Soft shoulder (CW8-4) road sign (MUTCD CW8-4)
MUTCD CW8-4

Soft shoulder (CW8-4) Road Sign

What this sign means

Warns that the shoulder is soft and may not support a vehicle's weight. Stay on the pavement to avoid getting stuck or losing control.

Sign group
W8 series Pavement and roadway conditions
MUTCD code
CW8-4
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