No Outlet Signs
The MUTCD W14-2 No Outlet sign is used to inform drivers that a road or street does not have an exit or through passage. Its purpose is to reduce unnecessary traffic in dead-end areas and help motorists avoid entering roads that don't lead to their desired destinations.
MUTCD W14-2 Guidance
No Outlet 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 | W14-2-2424-HIP | |
30" x 30" | $97.90 | $93.01 | $88.11 | W14-2-3030-HIP | ||
36" x 36" | $163.79 | $155.60 | $147.41 | W14-2-3636-HIP | ||
48" x 48" | $244.20 | $231.99 | $219.78 | W14-2-4848-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 | W14-2-2424-FYP | |
30" x 30" | $117.81 | $111.92 | $106.03 | W14-2-3030-FYP | ||
36" x 36" | $179.08 | $170.13 | $161.17 | W14-2-3636-FYP | ||
48" x 48" | $308.44 | $293.02 | $277.60 | W14-2-4848-FYP |
Available Reflective Finishes:
High Intensity Prismatic Reflective | Fluorescent Yellow Prismatic Reflective |
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What does the No Outlet sign mean? The No Outlet sign indicates that a road or street has no exit or through passage, ultimately leading to a dead-end.

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Specifications:
Legend: | NO OUTLET |
MUTCD Sign Code #: | W14-2 |
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: | W14-2 have a yellow background color. The text and border are black and it is in the shape of a diamond. |
Mounting Hole Placement: | ![]() |
No Outlet Sign Photos:

Our No Outlet sign pictured on an optional galvanized steel u-channel sign post.
Up-close photo of our 30"x30" No Outlet road sign with HIP Retroreflective Sheeting.
Example Use:
In the vicinity of a hospital, efficient traffic flow and the minimization of unnecessary congestion are paramount for ensuring patient safety and timely emergency responses. Imagine a scenario where an ambulance, carrying a critical patient, is rapidly approaching the hospital's emergency entrance. At the same time, a visitor, unfamiliar with the area, turns onto a street adjacent to the hospital, thinking it might be a shortcut or a route to another facility. Without a 'No Outlet' sign, the visitor may continue down this street, only to find it culminating in a dead end. The driver then has to turn around or find an alternative route, causing potential traffic disruption. This delay, albeit seemingly minor, can have significant consequences for the ambulance's timely arrival. A prominently displayed 'No Outlet' sign could deter unnecessary traffic from entering such streets, thus ensuring that emergency vehicles have clear and unobstructed access when every second counts.