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Signal Ahead sign

Signal Ahead Sign

MUTCD W3-3

A traffic signal is ahead; be prepared to stop.

What it looks like

A yellow diamond warning sign showing a black symbol of a traffic signal with red, yellow, and green lights to warn of a signal ahead.

When you'll see it

It appears before a traffic light, especially where the signal is hard to see because of a curve, hill, or high approach speed.

What to do

Slow down and be ready to stop, since the signal ahead may be red or about to change.

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Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), 11th Edition — FHWA.