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If you’re not sure what to consider when shopping for traffic signs, our guide breaks down the basics—but your manufacturer can help you navigate the specifics. Buying traffic signs is a surprisingly complex process—there are several technical aspects and many safety regulations with frequent updates. There are no shortcuts because doing it right means keeping drivers safe for years to come. Take the time to discuss what to consider when shopping for traffic signs with your sign fabricators. MUTCD Compliance The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices governs this signage, so work with a company that knows its laws inside and out. There are standards for size, shape, locations, and even something as seemingly simple as color. Retroreflectivity Traffic signs are very effective if you can’t see them. So, the sheeting on each sign must meet MUTCD requirements for retroreflectivity, which allows light to reflect back to the vehicles for...

Even when following a maintenance schedule, certain sign hazards can signal that it’s time to replace them. Look for these warning flags when maintaining signs. The grace period provided by the 2009 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is over, meaning it’s past time to replace any signs that were placed from 2009 and before. If you fail to comply with MUTCD regulations when it comes to replacing signs, it could result in a lawsuit. Knowing the 2009 MUTCD’s guidelines on when to replace highway signs and acting on them will save you money and keep the highways safe. After an Accident Car accidents are common on busy highways, and signs are sometimes caught in the wreck. All signs are to be installed on breakaway sign supports which are designed to bend or break upon collision. If your sign has become illegible or has gone missing, it is required...