Tripod Sign Stand

Set up temporary traffic signs in seconds with the Tripod Sign Stand. Built from heavy-duty steel with a zinc coating that resists rust, it holds 36″ or 48″ rigid signs up to 5/8″ thick, positioning them 12″ above the pavement for clear roadside visibility. An integrated bracket holds three wooden dowel flags for added conspicuity, and a ballast hook lets you hang sandbags or weights for extra stability in wind or high-traffic conditions. The stand sets up tool-free and folds to a compact 54″ x 9″ x 5″ for easy storage and transport. NCHRP-350 compliant. Deployed height 80″. Open footprint 48″ x 51″. Weight 16 lbs. For use with roll-up signs, the SA-16780 adapter is required (sold separately). Sign, flags, and sandbags sold separately.

The Steel Tripod Sign Stand provides reliable support for traffic safety signs, warning signs, and other safety messaging in a variety of work environments. Built for durability and stability, this tripod stand is ideal for use in road work zones, construction sites, parking lots, warehouses, event traffic control, and emergency operations where temporary signage is needed quickly and securely.

Constructed from rugged materials, the heavy duty tripod design delivers dependable performance in harsh conditions. Its reinforced legs and robust frame resist bending, wobbling, or tipping, even when exposed to wind or uneven surfaces. The stand supports a variety of sign sizes and can be adjusted to accommodate different mounting needs, offering flexibility in how and where signs are displayed.

Setup is simple and tool-free, allowing users to deploy signs rapidly without consuming valuable time. The tripod folds compactly for transport and storage, making it a practical addition to service vehicles, safety kits, and equipment inventories. Whether you are directing traffic, marking hazards, or informing the public, this stand provides a secure and efficient solution for displaying signage in dynamic environments.

This stand also supports rectangular and square signs. We recommend you purchase the stand with the roll-up sign bracket option when mounting signs smaller than 36" signs. This stand meets MASH 2016 and NCHRP-350 tests and features a telescoping mast and flagholder for 3 flags.

Sign stand with rectangular 36" and 48" signs

This sign stand supports rectangular signs from 12" to 48" in height. When using the tripod with 12" to 24" signs, we recommend purchasing the kit including both rigid and roll-up sign brackets.

Set-Up Instructions for Roll Up Signs:

1. Release leg lock mechanism and lower legs to ground.
2. Lift up on center upright until legs lock in place.
3. Remove center mast extension and insert the mast extension into the roll up bracket.
4. Insert the center mast extension with the roll up bracket back into the center mast.
5. Set the mast and roll up bracket to the desired height and insert horizontal rib of roll up into the bracket.

MUTCD Compliance

2009 Edition Part 6 Figure 6F-2. Methods of Mounting Signs Other Than on Posts

The fourth example shows an orange diamond-shaped sign with a black border and letters with the words "UTILITY WORK AHEAD" in three lines mounted on a vertical pole that is mounted on four horizontal supports. The distance from the bottom of the sign to the bottom of the supports is labeled as "1 ft MIN. above the traveled way." At the top of the sign, three orange flags are shown mounted equidistant apart from each other on short staffs that extend out from the top of the vertical pole at 45-degree angles.