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Speed Zone Ahead Sign - R2-5c

Speed Zone Ahead Sign - R2-5c
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Choose Your Reflectivity Grade

Compare visibility, durability, and ideal applications

Type I

Engineering Grade

Ideal Use

Parking lots

Brightness

Standard

General Lifespan

7 years

Night-time Visibility

500 feet away

Type IV

High Intensity Prismatic

Ideal Use

Roadways

Brightness

High

General Lifespan

10 years

Night-time Visibility

1000 feet away

Type IX

Diamond Grade

Ideal Use

High-speed roadways

Brightness

Maximum

General Lifespan

10+ years

Night-time Visibility

1500 feet away

Product Details

Speed Zone Ahead Sign - R2-5c

Drivers require clear, immediate visual cues when approaching speed zone transitions, and this R2-5c standard sign delivers critical safety information with precision. Constructed on aluminum standard punched blanks with a high-visibility reflective design, the sign ensures maximum legibility during both day and night driving conditions. Engineered to meet DOT and MUTCD state and federal standards, this Speed Zone Ahead sign provides an essential warning that helps drivers anticipate and adjust their speed proactively. The sign's bright, reflective surface effectively communicates the upcoming speed zone, promoting safer driving behavior and reducing the potential for accidents in transitional road segments.

Spec • 2026
MUTCD Compliant

Sign Specifications

MUTCD Code

R2-5C

Sign Type

Regulatory Sign

Shape

Rectangle (Vertical)

Standard regulatory sign shape

Colors

ABC

White background

Black legend

Compliance

MUTCD Compliant: This speed limit sign meets federal standards per MUTCD Section 2B.13. Speed limits shall be established based on engineering study.

SizeDimensionsApplication
StandardDefault24×30"Conventional roads
Multi-Lane36×48"Multi-lane roads
Oversized48×60"Freeways, expressways
Compliance & Certifications

MUTCD Compliant

Federal standards

DOT Approved

State & Federal

ASTM D4956

Type III/IV/XI

10+ Years

Durability

Engineer Grade (EG)

Type: ASTM Type I

Lifespan: 5-7 years

Brightness: ~50 cd/lux/m²

Parking lots, low-speed areas, non-critical signage

Recommended

High Intensity Prismatic (HIP)

Type: ASTM Type III/IV

Lifespan: 10 years

Brightness: ~360 cd/lux/m²

Traffic signs, work zones, roadways

Diamond Grade (DG3)

Type: ASTM Type XI

Lifespan: 10-12 years

Brightness: ~580 cd/lux/m²

Critical signs, freeways, overhead signs

Install on the right side of roadway at the beginning of the speed zone. Repeat at intervals for reinforcement. Place at major intersections entering the zone.

MUTCD Reference: Section 2B.13

Reference: MUTCD Section 2B.13

Often Paired With

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R1-1

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4 Way Stop Sign - R1-3

R1-3

4 Way Stop Sign

Do Not Enter Sign - R5-1

R5-1

Do Not Enter Sign

Speed Limit Sign - R2-1

R2-1

Speed Limit Sign

Yield Sign - R1-2

R1-2

Yield Sign

All Way Sign  - R1-4

R1-4

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