Dead End Signs
The Dead End Sign MUTCD W14-1 is used to warn drivers that the road they are on terminates and does not continue, requiring them to turn around or exit the roadway.
MUTCD W14-1 Guidance
Dead End 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 23.
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 | 24" x 24" | $72.60 | $68.97 | $65.34 | W14-1-2424-HIP | |
30" x 30" | $97.90 | $93.01 | $88.11 | W14-1-3030-HIP | ||
36" x 36" | $163.79 | $155.60 | $147.41 | W14-1-3636-HIP | ||
48" x 48" | $244.20 | $231.99 | $219.78 | W14-1-4848-HIP |
Fluorescent Yellow 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 + | ||||
![]() Fluorescent Yellow Prismatic | 24" x 24" | $80.85 | $76.81 | $72.77 | W14-1-2424-FYP | |
30" x 30" | $117.81 | $111.92 | $106.03 | W14-1-3030-FYP | ||
36" x 36" | $179.08 | $170.13 | $161.17 | W14-1-3636-FYP | ||
48" x 48" | $308.44 | $293.02 | $277.60 | W14-1-4848-FYP |
Available Reflective Finishes:
High Intensity Prismatic Reflective | Fluorescent Yellow Prismatic Reflective |
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Specifications:
Legend: | DEAD END |
MUTCD Sign Code #: | W14-1 |
Shape: | Diamond |
Color: | BLACK on YELLOW |
Available Sizes and Weights: | Size: 24" x 24"; Ship Weight: 5 lbs |
Size: 30" x 30"; Ship Weight: 7.8 lbs | |
Size: 36" x 36"; Ship Weight: 11.2 lbs | |
Size: 48" x 48"; Ship Weight: 19.9 lbs | |
Available Styles: | High Intensity Prismatic Reflective on .080" Aluminum |
Fluorescent Yellow Prismatic Reflective on .080" Aluminum | |
Full Description: | W14-1 have a yellow background color. The text and border are black and it is in the shape of a diamond. |
Mounting Hole Placement: | ![]() |
Dead End Sign Photos:
Up-close picture of our Dead End road sign showing the black lettering on a yellow background

Picture of our 24"x24" Dead End road sign mounted onto a u-channel sign post (post sold separately)
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Example Use:
As Amelia drove through the unfamiliar countryside, she encountered a 'Dead End' sign posted at the beginning of a narrow lane called Willow Way. This sign was a clear indication to her that if she continued down Willow Way, she would ultimately reach a point where the road would terminate, without intersecting or connecting to any other road. With the goal of exploring as many areas as possible, Amelia realized that driving down this path would not provide her with any alternate routes or shortcuts, and she'd eventually have to turn around and retrace her path back to the main road. The sign effectively communicated the lack of through traffic, saving her from a potentially unnecessary detour.