Pavement Ends: What It Means & What To Do
MUTCD CodeW8-3
CategoryWarning Signs
ShapeDiamond
ColorYellow with black
What Does the Pavement Ends Mean?
The hard-surfaced pavement changes to an earth road or low-type surface. Slow down.
About This Sign
The hard-surfaced pavement changes to an earth road or low-type surface. Slow down. Traction and stopping distance both change at the transition, and the unpaved surface may be loose, rutted or soft after rain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Pavement Ends mean?
The hard-surfaced pavement changes to an earth road or low-type surface. Slow down.
What shape and color is the Pavement Ends?
The Pavement Ends uses the Diamond shape and Yellow with black coloring.
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