Custom reflective traffic signs come in three 3M sheeting grades that differ in brightness and lifespan. On a reflective traffic sign, 3M Engineer Grade (ASTM Type I) is the standard and lasts 7-10 years; High Intensity Prismatic (Type IV) is brighter and reads well at an angle, with a 10-year warranty; Diamond Grade (Type XI) is the brightest day and night, with a 12-year warranty.
Match the grade of your custom reflective traffic sign to the road. On a reflective traffic sign, Engineer Grade suits low-speed streets and parking lots, High Intensity suits busier roads and higher speeds where a brighter return helps, and Diamond Grade is worth it on highways and safety-critical signs like stop or wrong-way.
Custom reflective traffic signs are reflective so drivers can read them at night. A reflective traffic sign's retroreflective sheeting bounces headlights back to the driver, lighting the sign up in the dark. This matters because about half of traffic deaths happen at night though only a quarter of driving does, so the MUTCD sets minimum retroreflectivity levels for reflective traffic signs.
Custom reflective traffic signs typically last 7 to 12 years outdoors, set by the sheeting grade - 7-10 years for Engineer Grade, 10 for High Intensity, and 12 for Diamond Grade. The.080 aluminum blank under a reflective traffic sign won't rust, so the sheeting's rated life is the limiting factor.
Yes - MUTCD minimum retroreflectivity rules apply to custom reflective traffic signs on public roads and on private property open to the public. That means reflective traffic signs in parking lots, apartment complexes, campuses, and on HOA roads all fall under the same nighttime-visibility standard.
Custom reflective traffic signs come in rectangles, diamonds, octagons, squares, and arrows, in sizes from 4" x 18" up to 48" x 60". You can design a reflective traffic sign online with your own text, graphics, and colors, or upload finished artwork for a fully custom face.
Custom reflective traffic sign pricing rises with size, reflective grade, and full-color artwork, from small signs up to large highway panels. A bigger reflective traffic sign, a higher grade, and custom art each add to the price.
We are the industry leader in custom reflective traffic signs. RoadTrafficSigns makes custom reflective aluminum traffic signs using.080 rustproof aluminum faced with 3M retroreflective sheeting, for roads, parking lots, trails, campuses, schools, and private property. Reflectivity is essential: at night a plain painted sign nearly disappears, and about half of all traffic deaths happen after dark even though only a quarter of driving occurs then. Retroreflective sheeting bounces a car's headlights straight back to the driver, so a custom reflective traffic sign lights up in the beam - which is why the MUTCD sets minimum retroreflectivity levels for reflective traffic signs on public roads and private property open to the public.
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