Emergency Vehicle Sign - W11-8
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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
Emergency Vehicle Sign - W11-8
Emergency vehicles require clear, immediate visual communication to enhance roadway safety. This W11-8 standard sign provides critical visual warning for approaching motorists and pedestrians, helping emergency responders navigate through complex traffic situations. Constructed from durable aluminum standard punched blanks, the sign meets Department of Transportation (DOT) and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) state and federal standards. The highly reflective surface ensures maximum visibility in low light and challenging weather conditions, allowing emergency vehicles to be quickly and accurately identified by other road users. Designed for professional emergency response vehicles, this sign offers essential safety features that help reduce accident risks and improve overall roadway communication. Its robust construction and precise engineering make it an indispensable tool for fire, medical, and law enforcement vehicles operating in dynamic traffic environments.
Sign Specifications
MUTCD Code
W11-8
Sign Type
Warning Sign
Shape
Diamond
Standard warning sign shape
Colors
Yellow background
Black legend
Compliance
MUTCD Compliant: This crossing warning sign meets federal standards per MUTCD Section 2C.50. Used to warn of potential pedestrian, bicycle, or animal crossings.
| Size | Dimensions | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | 24x24" | Low-volume roads |
| StandardDefault | 30x30" | Conventional roads |
| Expressway | 36x36" | Expressways |
| 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 crossing location. May use fluorescent yellow-green background for pedestrian, bicycle, playground, and school crossings for enhanced visibility.
MUTCD Reference: Section 2C.50
Often Paired With
Signs commonly installed together per MUTCD guidelines
