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Ramp metered when flashing sign

W3-8 / Warning signs

The ramp meter ahead is in operation when the beacon on this sign is flashing.

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Independent educational summaries by DMV One Way. Sign designs follow MUTCD conventions; state and local rules can add restrictions. Use your current state handbook and the signs on the road for the rules that apply to your trip.

This explanation has not been reviewed yet. Current guide illustrations: public-domain FHWA Standard Highway Signs. Historical illustrations: DMV One Way archive.

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