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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

Weight Limit Symbolic - R12-5

Constructed from durable aluminum, these Weight Limit Symbolic signs (R12-5) provide critical safety information for roads and bridges. Designed to meet DOT and MUTCD standards, the signs feature standard punched blanks for straightforward installation and come in high intensity and diamond grade reflective options. The reflective surface ensures maximum visibility in low-light conditions, helping drivers quickly understand weight restrictions and preventing potential infrastructure damage. By communicating clear weight limit parameters, these signs play a crucial role in maintaining road safety and protecting critical transportation infrastructure.

Technical Specifications

- Model: R12-5 - Material: Aluminum - Reflective Options: High intensity and diamond grade - Compliance: DOT and MUTCD standards

Spec • 2026
MUTCD Compliant

Sign Specifications

MUTCD Code

R12-5

Sign Type

Regulatory Sign

Shape

Rectangle (Vertical)

Standard regulatory sign shape

Colors

ABC

White background

Black legend

Compliance

MUTCD Compliant: This weight limit sign meets federal standards per MUTCD Section 2B.62. Used to restrict vehicles exceeding posted weight.

SizeDimensionsApplication
Small12×18"Low-volume roads, parking lots
StandardDefault18×24"Conventional roads
Large24×30"Multi-lane 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 at approaches to weight-restricted structures or roads. Include gross weight, axle weight, or both as applicable.

MUTCD Reference: Section 2B.62

Reference: MUTCD Section 2B.62

Often Paired With

Signs commonly installed together per MUTCD guidelines

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R5-1

Do Not Enter Sign

Speed Limit Sign - R2-1

R2-1

Speed Limit Sign

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R1-1

Stop Signs

4 Way Stop Sign - R1-3

R1-3

4 Way Stop Sign

One Way Right Sign - R6-1R

R6-1R

One Way Right Sign

Truck Speed Limit Sign - R2-2

R2-2

Truck Speed Limit Sign

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Weight Limit Symbolic - R12-5

Weight Limit Symbolic - R12-5
Min: 1 • Max: 1000
Unit Price:$0.00
Quantity:× 1
Total:$0.00

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