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Center Lane Sign - R3-5e

Center Lane Sign - R3-5e
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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

Center Lane Sign - R3-5e

Engineered to enhance roadway navigation and safety, these center lane signs provide critical guidance for drivers approaching complex intersections. Constructed from high-quality reflective aluminum standard punched blanks, the R3-5e sign meets all DOT and MUTCD state and federal standards. The reflective surface ensures maximum visibility during nighttime and adverse weather conditions, helping drivers understand lane usage and reduce potential traffic confusion. Designed to withstand harsh outdoor environments, these durable signs offer long-lasting performance while clearly indicating the existence of a center lane ahead.

Technical Specification

R3-5e center lane sign, manufactured from reflective aluminum with standard punch configuration, compliant with federal transportation regulations

Spec • 2026
MUTCD Compliant

Sign Specifications

MUTCD Code

R3-5E

Sign Type

Regulatory Sign

Shape

Rectangle (Vertical)

Standard regulatory sign shape

Colors

ABC

White background

Black legend

Compliance

MUTCD Compliant: Turn/lane control sign per MUTCD Section 2B.18.

SizeDimensionsApplication
StandardDefault18x24"Conventional
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 at or near the intersection where the restriction applies.

MUTCD Reference: Section 2B.18

Reference: MUTCD Section 2B.18

Often Paired With

Signs commonly installed together per MUTCD guidelines

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