Soft shoulder (W8-4) road sign (MUTCD W8-4)
MUTCD W8-4

Soft shoulder (W8-4) Road Sign

What this sign means

Warns that the shoulder is soft and may not hold a vehicle's weight. Keep to the pavement to avoid sinking or losing control.

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