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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

Ice Sign - W8-5A

Designed to enhance roadway safety, this Ice Sign (W8-5A) warns drivers of potentially hazardous slippery conditions ahead. Conforming to DOT and MUTCD state and federal guidelines, the sign features high-intensity reflective sheeting on durable aluminum for maximum visibility in challenging weather conditions. The standard sign includes radius corners and 3/8-inch prepunched holes for easy mounting. Supplemental plaques with legends like ICE, WHEN WET, STEEL DECK, or EXCESS OIL can be added to provide specific context about the potential slippery surface, helping drivers anticipate and navigate dangerous road conditions with greater awareness.

Spec • 2026
MUTCD Compliant

Sign Specifications

MUTCD Code

W8-5A

Sign Type

Warning Sign

Shape

Diamond

Standard warning sign shape

Colors

ABC

Yellow background

Black legend

Compliance

MUTCD Compliant: This pavement condition warning sign meets federal standards per MUTCD Section 2C.27. Used to warn of road surface hazards.

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 in advance of surface condition hazard. Placement distance based on approach speed and stopping sight distance.

MUTCD Reference: Section 2C.27

Reference: MUTCD Section 2C.27

Often Paired With

Signs commonly installed together per MUTCD guidelines

Steel Deck Sign - W8-5B

W8-5B

Steel Deck Sign

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Ice Sign - W8-5A

Ice Sign - W8-5A
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