Choose Your Reflectivity Grade
Compare visibility, durability, and ideal applications
Engineering Grade
Ideal Use
Parking lots
Brightness
General Lifespan
7 years
Night-time Visibility
500 feet away
High Intensity Prismatic
Ideal Use
Roadways
Brightness
General Lifespan
10 years
Night-time Visibility
1000 feet away
Diamond Grade
Ideal Use
High-speed roadways
Brightness
General Lifespan
10+ years
Night-time Visibility
1500 feet away
Product Details
Cross Road Sign - W2-1
Navigate intersections with confidence using this critical road safety indicator. Designed to alert drivers to upcoming cross roads, this sign plays a crucial role in preventing potential accidents and improving overall traffic awareness. Constructed on standard aluminum blanks with high-intensity reflective material, the W2-1 Cross Road Sign delivers maximum visibility in all lighting conditions. Fully compliant with DOT and MUTCD state and federal standards, this sign meets rigorous safety specifications for professional traffic management applications.
Sign Specifications
MUTCD Code
W2-1
Sign Type
Warning Sign
Shape
Diamond
Standard warning sign shape
Colors
Yellow background
Black legend
Compliance
MUTCD Compliant: This intersection warning sign meets federal standards per MUTCD Section 2C.46. Used to alert drivers of intersections ahead.
| Size | Dimensions | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | 24x24" | Low-volume roads |
| StandardDefault | 30x30" | Conventional roads |
| Multi-Lane | 36x36" | Multi-lane roads |
| Oversized | 48x48" | High-speed roads |
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
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 in advance of intersection on all approaches where warning is needed. Placement distance per MUTCD Table 2C-4. Not used on approaches controlled by STOP, YIELD, or traffic signals.
MUTCD Reference: Section 2C.46
Often Paired With
Signs commonly installed together per MUTCD guidelines
