The R12-4 sign is crafted to dictate precise weight restrictions. It is instrumental in safeguarding our roads, bridges, and tunnels from premature wear while maintaining heavy vehicles’ smooth and orderly flow.
The R12-4 sign dictates precise weight restrictions that vehicles must observe: “WEIGHT LIMIT 2 TONS PER AXLE 10 TONS GROSS.” By clearly outlining the maximum allowable weight for vehicles traveling specific roads, this sign safeguards our infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and tunnels, from premature wear and potential structural damage.
Over time, heavy vehicles exceeding the specified weight limits can inflict significant stress on these essential structures, leading to costly repairs and potentially hazardous situations. By enforcing these regulations, the R12-4 sign helps maintain a smooth and orderly traffic flow, ensuring that heavy vehicles are rerouted when necessary to more suitable routes.
Bridge Entrances & Exits: Critical for bridges with specific weight thresholds to mitigate potential structural risks.
Construction or Logistic Hubs: Vital in areas frequented by varied heavy vehicles, streamlining their movement and ensuring infrastructural safety.
Urban or Suburban Junctions: Play a pivotal role in redirecting heavier traffic away from roads not designed to bear intense loads, preserving their longevity.
Customize your sign’s material and reflective sheeting grade to suit your needs.
Documents: R12-4 Layout
MUTCD: Regulatory Signs
Size: 36″ x 24″
Type: Regulatory Sign
Material Options:
Aluminum: Durable and weather-resistant for outdoor use
Plastic: Lightweight and cost-effective for indoor or temporary outdoor use
Wood: Natural look for a blend with outdoor settings
Reflective Sheeting:
Engineer Grade: Good for well-lit areas
(7-year lifespan)
High-Intensity Grade: Enhanced visibility in various lighting conditions
(10-year lifespan)
Diamond Grade: Maximum visibility in low-light conditions
(12-year lifespan)
Compliance: Our signs comply with all industry standards for reflectivity and durability
Diameter: .063, .080, .100, .125, 10mm, 16mm, ½” MDO
Benefits: Outlines the maximum allowable weight for vehicles
Ideal For: Bridge Entrances, Construction Zones, Junctions
| Sizing | 36" x 24" |
|---|---|
| Reflective Sheeting | Engineer Grade, High Intensity, Diamond Grade |
| Substrate | Aluminum, Plastic, Wood |
| Thickness | .063, .080, .100, .125, 10mm, 16mm, ½” MDO |
