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Bump: What It Means & What To Do

Bump (W8-1) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: A bump is in the road ahead

MUTCD CodeW8-1

CategoryWarning Signs

ShapeDiamond

ColorYellow with black

What Does the Bump Mean?

A bump is in the road ahead. Slow down.

About This Sign

This sign warns of a raised area in the road surface that could cause loss of vehicle control at higher speeds.

Commonly Confused With

Dip (W8-2) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: A dip or low area is in the road ahead

Dip

W8-2

Other Warning Signs

Sharp Turn (W1-1) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: A sharp turn is ahead

Sharp Turn

W1-1

Curve Ahead (W1-2) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: A curve is ahead

Curve Ahead

W1-2

Reverse Turn (W1-3) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: The road ahead makes two sharp turns in opposite directions

Reverse Turn

W1-3

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