ahead (CW3-5) road sign (MUTCD CW3-5)
MUTCD CW3-5

ahead (CW3-5) Road Sign

What this sign means

Advance notice of a reduced speed limit ahead, giving you time to begin slowing before the new lower limit takes effect.

Sign group
W3 series Advance traffic control
MUTCD code
CW3-5
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