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The MUTCD’s requirements for maintaining traffic sign retroreflectivity have a big impact on the kind of sign you should buy. Here’s what you need to know. Traffic signs are designed so that all drivers, no matter what language they speak, can understand their guidelines and warning symbols. But traffic signs, of course, don’t work unless you can see them. In the early days of horseless carriages, night driving was a gamble because no one could make out the words on the signs. As a result, in 1932, standard shapes were adopted for different types of signs, so words wouldn’t always be necessary. Soon, drivers understood what a sign meant just by glimpsing its outline in the moonlight and were alerted to avoid danger. Traffic sign regulations have come a long way since then, as they had to adjust to increased traffic, higher speeds, and dangerous weather conditions. The Federal Highway...

When buying your next sign, beware of imposters! Don’t get fooled by cheap prices and empty promises. In the world of digital printing and online sign shops, not all traffic signs are created equal. What's next? So how can you be sure, the signs you buy are compliant, won’t fade out and become unreadable & unsafe? Choosing a 3M certified digital sign fabricator that uses the 3M's Matched Component System ensures your signs will stay beautifully bright and long lasting. Custom Products is certified annually by 3M and utilizes the 3M Matched Component System for all the digitally printed traffic signs we produce.