We choose our printing processes for each product carefully so you receive the best quality product at the lowest price with industry-leading turnaround times. Depending on your size, material, quantity, and other factors, your sign will print using one of our carefully-tested methods.
Stop Ahead Sign
MUTCD W3-1
This Stop Ahead Sign has informational messages or images for traffic and pedestrian safety concerns. A Stop Ahead Sign is a helpful resource to aid in the protection of the health and safety on roads, and is not an alternative for required protective measures for eliminating or reducing hazards.
24″ Diamond
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.080″ Engineering Grade Reflective Aluminum | None | Two ⅜″ holes (one at top, one at bottom) | Y2360-C7H | $47.95 | $42.95 | $41.75 | $39.50 | $35.05 | $34.95 | ||
.080″ High Intensity Prismatic Reflective Aluminum | None | Two ⅜″ holes (one at top, one at bottom) | Y2360-C7PD | $59.45 | $58.75 | $58.15 | $57.75 | $52.20 | $47.70 |
30″ Diamond
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.080″ Engineering Grade Reflective Aluminum | None | Two ⅜″ holes (one at top, one at bottom) | Y2360-D2H | $62.50 | $54.75 | $53.75 | $52.75 | $51.75 | $50.75 | ||
.080″ High Intensity Prismatic Reflective Aluminum | None | Two ⅜″ holes (one at top, one at bottom) | Y2360-D2PD | $78.35 | $75.55 | $75.10 | $74.05 | $73.50 | $72.50 |
36″ Diamond
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.080″ High Intensity Prismatic Reflective Aluminum | None | Two ⅜″ holes (one at top, one at bottom) | Y2360-D5PD | $110.50 | $106.95 | $92.95 | $92.55 | $92.30 | $92.20 |
Special Freight Arrangement:
Due to the size of this product, freight shipping will be required. You may contact our customer service team for a quote or you can place your order and a customer service representative will contact you about freight shipping charges.
If you would like to use your own freight carrier, please include your freight carrier account in the special instructions box at the bottom of the checkout page before placing your order. A customer service representative will be in contact with you if there are any questions.
Phone: 800-274-6271
Fax: 800-279-6897
Phone: 800-274-6271
Fax: 800-279-6897
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Material Specifications:
Outdoor Durability:
Reflectivity:
Service Temp Range:
Max Recommended
Viewing Distance*
Viewing Distance*
Up To
Please see Size Tab below for more details.
* Under favorable viewing conditions.
* Under favorable viewing conditions.
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Size | Width | Height | Available Materials | Mounting Holes | Corner Radius | Diagram |
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24″ Diamond | 24″ | 24″ |
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Two ⅜″ Holes | 1½″ | Diagram |
30″ Diamond | 30″ | 30″ |
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Two ⅜″ Holes | 1⅞″ | Diagram |
36″ Diamond | 36″ | 36″ |
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Two ⅜″ Holes | 2¼″ | Diagram |
The viewing distances listed in this chart reflect the viewing distance for each of the sizes. The Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) does not provide specifics regarding the use of certain text heights at certain distances in order to improve legibility. Instead, the MUTCD has already determined all of the necessary text sizes and merely provides the specifications for various sizes of signs, which in turn all have specific use cases that must be followed in order to help keep drivers safe and aware of important regulations.
It is the responsibility of the end user to follow the guidelines and requirements of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) in order to provide road users with signs that ensure optimal legibility.
Material | Thickness | Outdoor Durability | Service Temp. Range | Available Sizes |
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Engineering Grade Reflective Aluminum
A durable enclosed lens retro-reflective material permanently adhered to aluminum. It is an economical choice for non-critical traffic signs, parking lot signs, and safety signs. The pattern free face allows for clean graphic imaging. It meets the requirements of ASTM D4956 Type I, and will remain effective for up to 7 years. Resistant to fading and mild chemicals.
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0.08″ | Up to 7 Years | -10°F - 130°F |
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High Intensity Prismatic Reflective Aluminum
A microprismatic retro-reflective sheeting permanently adhered to aluminum that provides a high level of retroreflectivity, and meets the requirements of ASTM D4956 Type IV. It is 3 to 4 times brighter than standard Engineering Grade sheeting, and will remain effective for up to 10 years.
Reflectivity:
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0.08″ | 7 to 10 Years | -10°F - 130°F |
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ATSM D956 Type | – | Type I | Type IV | Type IX |
Brightness | – | Standard Material | 3x More | 10x More |
Night-Time Visibility | – | 500' | 1,000' | 1,500' |
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This Stop Ahead Sign is printed to the substrate with the latest digital printing practices, which reduce set-up times and allows SafetySign.com to ship out faster than competitors. These advanced printing processes also eliminate set-up charges and order minimums. At SafetySign.com, we print your text and graphics with UV inks directly to the substrate. Your traffic sign text and graphics won't peel, unlike a Stop Ahead Sign from companies that laminate graphics over the sign material.

Printing Methods

Cross-Hatch Ink Adhesion Test
SafetySign.com’s advanced printing process undergoes a stringent cross-hatching test. This specifically tests the adhesion and resistance to separation of the inks from the sign. In testing, a sample from the printing process is scored and covered in adhesive tape. The tape is removed and the sample assessed for adhesion quality.
We use a three-stage process to test all of our printing processes. We print our signs using only the processes that pass all three stages, giving you the highest quality signage possible.