Low Shoulder Signs
A Low Shoulder Sign is a warning sign that alerts drivers to a shoulder drop-off, where the elevation difference between the shoulder and the travel lane is 3 inches or less. The danger of a car dropping off the shoulder lies in the potential for the driver to lose control or overcorrect when attempting to return to the travel lane, which can lead to accidents or rollovers.
Low Shoulder 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 22.
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 | W8-9-2424-HIP | |
30" x 30" | $97.90 | $93.01 | $88.11 | W8-9-3030-HIP | ||
36" x 36" | $163.79 | $155.60 | $147.41 | W8-9-3636-HIP | ||
48" x 48" | $244.20 | $231.99 | $219.78 | W8-9-4848-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 | W8-9-2424-FYP | |
30" x 30" | $117.81 | $111.92 | $106.03 | W8-9-3030-FYP | ||
36" x 36" | $179.08 | $170.13 | $161.17 | W8-9-3636-FYP | ||
48" x 48" | $308.44 | $293.02 | $277.60 | W8-9-4848-FYP |
Available Reflective Finishes:
High Intensity Prismatic Reflective | Fluorescent Yellow Prismatic Reflective |
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We offer two versions of the low shoulder sign, one in warning yellow and the other in contruciton orange.
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Specifications:
Legend: | LOW SHOULDER |
MUTCD Sign Code #: | W8-9 |
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: | W8-9 have a yellow background color. The text and border are black and it is in the shape of a diamond. |
Mounting Hole Placement: |
Example Use:
While driving down a two-lane country road, a driver encounters a 'Low Shoulder' sign. This alerts the driver to the fact that the road shoulder drops off sharply compared to the main driving surface. The sign serves as a warning for the driver to exercise caution when pulling over or veering off the road. Without the sign, the driver might have assumed that the shoulder was level with the road and could have pulled over for something as simple as answering a phone call, only to find their car losing stability due to the sudden drop. The 'Low Shoulder' sign helps prevent such incidents by informing drivers in advance to stay alert and avoid using the shoulder as a normal pull-off area.