Shoulder Drop Off Symbol Sign - W8-17
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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
Shoulder Drop Off Symbol Sign - W8-17
Engineered for highway safety, this shoulder drop off symbol sign provides critical visual warning for drivers approaching potentially hazardous roadway conditions. The sign alerts motorists to sudden shoulder elevation changes that exceed 3 inches in depth, helping prevent potential vehicle accidents in areas with significant shoulder drop-offs. Constructed with high-quality aluminum featuring radius corners and 3/8-inch prepunched holes, the sign meets both DOT and MUTCD state and federal guidelines. The sign utilizes high-intensity and diamond grade reflective sheeting to ensure maximum visibility under various lighting and weather conditions, making it an essential safety component for road management professionals.
Sign Specifications
MUTCD Code
W8-17
Sign Type
Warning Sign
Shape
Diamond
Standard warning sign shape
Colors
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.
| Size | Dimensions | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | 24x24" | Low-volume roads |
| StandardDefault | 30x30" | Conventional roads |
| Expressway | 36x36" | Expressways |
| Freeway | 48x48" | Freeways |
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 surface condition hazard. Placement distance based on approach speed and stopping sight distance.
MUTCD Reference: Section 2C.27
Often Paired With
Signs commonly installed together per MUTCD guidelines
