- MUTCD
- CW8-17P
- Category
- work zone
- Color
- orange
- Shape
- rectangle horizontal
Shoulder Drop-Off Plaque
Word-message plaque alerting drivers to a vertical drop between the pavement edge and the shoulder.
This rectangular plaque accompanies a warning symbol or pavement-condition sign to spell out that the edge of the travel lane drops abruptly to a lower shoulder. Treat it as a cue to keep your tires fully on the paved surface and to recover gradually if you do drift right, since a sharp steering correction across the lip can pull the vehicle out of its lane.
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