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Choose Your Reflectivity Grade

Compare visibility, durability, and ideal applications

Type I

Engineering Grade

Ideal Use

Parking lots

Brightness

Standard

General Lifespan

7 years

Night-time Visibility

500 feet away

Type IV

High Intensity Prismatic

Ideal Use

Roadways

Brightness

High

General Lifespan

10 years

Night-time Visibility

1000 feet away

Type IX

Diamond Grade

Ideal Use

High-speed roadways

Brightness

Maximum

General Lifespan

10+ years

Night-time Visibility

1500 feet away

Product Details

270 Degree Curve Sign - W1-15

Highway safety demands clear, precise communication, and the 270 Degree Curve Sign (W1-15) delivers critical information to drivers navigating challenging road geometries. Constructed on standard aluminum punched blanks with high-visibility reflective material, this sign ensures maximum legibility in diverse lighting and weather conditions. Available in high intensity and diamond grade options, the sign meets all DOT and MUTCD state and federal standards for regulatory compliance. The reflective surface provides exceptional visibility, alerting drivers to significant roadway curvature and helping prevent potential accidents by giving advance warning of challenging driving conditions.

Spec • 2026
MUTCD Compliant

Sign Specifications & Compliance

MUTCD Code

W1-15

Sign Type

Warning Sign

Shape

Diamond

Standard warning sign shape

Colors

ABC

Yellow background

Black legend

Compliance

MUTCD Compliant: This sign meets federal standards for horizontal alignment warning signs per MUTCD Section 2C.06. Required where roadway curves exceed 270 degrees.

SizeDimensionsApplication
Conventional RoadDefault30×30"Two-lane roads, residential areas
Multi-Lane36×36"Multi-lane roads, higher speed limits
Expressway48×48"Expressways, freeways, high-speed roads
Compliance & Certifications

MUTCD Compliant

Federal standards

DOT Approved

State & Federal

ASTM D4956

Type III/IV/XI

10+ Years

Durability

Engineer Grade (EG)

Type: ASTM Type I

Lifespan: 5-7 years

Brightness: ~50 cd/lux/m²

Parking lots, low-speed areas, non-critical signage

Recommended

High Intensity Prismatic (HIP)

Type: ASTM Type III/IV

Lifespan: 10 years

Brightness: ~360 cd/lux/m²

Traffic signs, work zones, roadways

Diamond Grade (DG3)

Type: ASTM Type XI

Lifespan: 10-12 years

Brightness: ~580 cd/lux/m²

Critical signs, freeways, overhead signs

Install on the right side of the roadway in advance of the curve. Placement distance depends on posted speed: 100ft (25 mph), 175ft (35 mph), 250ft (45 mph), 350ft (55 mph). Often paired with an Advisory Speed Plaque (W13-1P) showing recommended curve speed. For severe curves, consider additional Chevron Alignment signs (W1-8) through the curve.

MUTCD Reference: Section 2C.06

Reference: MUTCD Section 2C.06

Often Paired With

Signs commonly installed together per MUTCD guidelines

Speed Advisory Warning Sign - W13-1

W13-1

Speed Advisory Warning Sign

Chevron Left Sign - W1-8L

W1-8L

Chevron Left Sign

Chevron Right Sign - W1-8R

W1-8R

Chevron Right Sign

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270 Degree Curve Sign - W1-15

270 Degree Curve Sign - W1-15
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