School Bus Stop Ahead Symbol Signs
SKU# S3-1
The purpose of the School Bus Stop Ahead (MUTCD S3-1) signs is to warn drivers that they are approaching an area where school buses stop to load or unload students. These signs increase safety for both students and drivers by encouraging motorists to reduce their speed and be prepared to stop, ensuring the well-being of children around the bus stop.
School Bus Stop Ahead Symbol Sign Details:
- Sign is manufactured on durable rust-proof .080" aluminum
- Pre-punched 3/8" mounting holes in top and bottom for easy installation.
- Meets M.U.T.C.D. specifications for highway use.
- See in our catalog on page 28.
In Stock - Usually ships same or next business day.
High Intensity Prismatic Reflective on .080" Aluminum:
| MATERIAL | SIZE | PRICE PER SIGN | ADD TO CART | Catalog Part # | ||
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| 1 to 4 | 5 to 9 | 10 + | ||||
High Intensity Prismatic | 30" x 30" | $112.53 | $106.90 | $101.28 | S3-1-3030-HIP | |
| 36" x 36" | $188.43 | $179.01 | $169.59 | S3-1-3636-HIP | ||
Fluorescent Lime Full Cube Prismatic Reflective on .080" Aluminum:
| MATERIAL | SIZE | PRICE PER SIGN | ADD TO CART | Catalog Part # | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 4 | 5 to 9 | 10 + | ||||
Fluorescent Yellow Green Full Cube Prismatic | 30" x 30" | $125.95 | $119.65 | $113.36 | S3-1-3030-FPG | |
| 36" x 36" | $165.22 | $156.96 | $148.70 | S3-1-3636-FPG | ||
Available Reflective Finishes:
| High Intensity Prismatic Reflective | Fluorescent Yellow Green Full Cube Prismatic |
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Specifications:
| Legend: | SCHOOL BUS STOP AHEAD SYMBOL |
| MUTCD Sign Code #: | S3-1 |
| Shape: | Diamond |
| Color: | BLACK/RED on YELLOW OR YELLOW GREEN |
| Available Sizes and Weights: | Size: 30" x 30"; Ship Weight: 7.8 lbs |
| Size: 36" x 36"; Ship Weight: 11.2 lbs | |
| Available Styles: | High Intensity Prismatic Reflective on .080" Aluminum |
| Fluorescent Lime Full Cube Prismatic Reflective on .080" Aluminum | |
| Full Description: | S3-1 have a yellow or yellow green background color. The text and border are black/red and it is in the shape of a diamond. |
| Mounting Hole Placement: |  |
Example Use:
In the Brettonville community, children often waited for their school bus right around a bend in the road, making it difficult for oncoming drivers to anticipate and slow down in time. The town decided to place a 'School Bus Stop Ahead' sign several hundred feet before the bend. After the sign was installed, drivers received advance warning and were able to reduce their speed and approach the area with caution. Consequently, the chances of accidents occurring near the bus stop were significantly reduced. The sign played a pivotal role in alerting unfamiliar or inattentive drivers to the presence of children, ensuring a safer environment for the kids as they waited for their ride to school.