
Slow (stop/slow paddle) Road Sign
What this sign means
The SLOW side of a flagger's hand paddle, ordering drivers to reduce speed and proceed with caution past the work zone.
- Category
- Warning signs
- Sign group
- W20 series Work zones
- MUTCD code
- CW20-8

The SLOW side of a flagger's hand paddle, ordering drivers to reduce speed and proceed with caution past the work zone.
One lane road (distance) ahead (CW20-4)
2 right lanes closed (distance) ahead (CW20-5aR)
Bike lane closed (distance) ahead (CW20-5b)
Right lane closed (distance) ahead (CW20-5R)
Flagger ahead (symbol sign)
Flagger ahead (text sign)
Road closed (distance) ahead (W20-3_(temporary))
Stop (stop/slow paddle)
Road work (distance) ahead (CW20-1)
Path work (distance) ahead (CW20-1b)
Detour (distance) ahead (CW20-2)
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