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The Traffic Sign Store 1231 N. Mason Street, Bloomington, IL  61701 FEIN - 37-1386198  *  DUNS No. 12-976-0042  A little history...      The Traffic Sign Store for more than a decade has been a nationwide manufacturer and distributor of traffic signs and accessories. We offer a complete inventory of signs and accessories, including traffic, parking and novelty signs made with reflective 3M or Avery Dennison sheeting on durable .080 gauge aluminum. All signs meet state and federal MUTCD standards.     We also offer roll-up signs, sign stands and posts, and manufacture construction, school crossing, custom and street name signs -- the same signs seen on street corners everywhere. But you won't find a lower price - anywhere!     The Traffic Sign Store is one of the fastest-growing traffic sign companies in the U.S. and a primary vendor for many federal, state, county and city government agencies. Each day we serve a growing list of states, counties, cities, towns, villages, road districts, shopping centers, businesses, construction companies, schools, hospitals, mobile home parks, airports, golf courses, Indian tribes, homeowner associations and individuals.     We strive to ship our orders on the day of entry or the next day and, utilizing a network of warehouses in states nationwide, we have the ability to deliver to any point in the Continental U.S. in short order. We ship coast-to-coast every day via UPS, FedEx or motor-freight.     And no order is too big or small.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the difference between Standard Reflective, or Engineer Grade (also known as Type I), and High Intensity (Type III) and Diamond Grade (Type XI) reflective sign material?
 It may surprise you to learn that no paint is ever used in the process of making traffic signs. Signs are made by applying under great pressure reflective vinyl film onto .080 or .125 sheet aluminum, which creates a very long-lasting bond. Once applied, it is impossible to remove the material without destroying the sign. There are three types of reflective material used in making traffic signs. They are Engineer Grade, High Intensity and Diamond Grade:
 * Engineer Grade signs reflect at night when light hits the sign. The retro-reflective beaded material has a lifetime of seven years. It generally is used for parking signs, other non-critical signs and also provides a less-expensive alternative. We use Engineer Grade Prismatic material for our Standard Reflective signs, which is a higher-end material than traditional Engineer Grade.
 * High Intensity signs are used in areas where the street lighting at night might interfere with a sign's reflection. It is 10 times more reflective than Type I, has a seven-year life and is the material most cities use for traffic signs. Our Type III signs are referred to as High Intensity Prismatic.
 * Diamond Grade reflective material is at the highest level of reflectivity for traffic signs and is most commonly used on Interstate highways and construction projects - and in areas where high visibility is critical. It includes the colors Fluorescent Orange and Fluorescent Yellow-Green, which is used most often for signs posted at school, pedestrian and bicycle crossings. Our Diamond Grade Prismatic Type XI sheeting has a 10-year life, and meets or exceeds all state and federal requirements.

Q. Traffic sign installation instructions. A good source on how to install a traffic sign in rural or urban areas is a guide called the Sign Installation Guide, which is a document assembled by several federal government agencies, including the Federal Highway Adminstration.

Q:   How do I pay?
   You may use any major credit card, PayPal, check or money order. Credit card and PayPal checkout is available online through our securely encrypted shopping cart system or can be authorized by calling our toll-free number, 1-800-726-2088. Check or money order payments can be sent directly to us at:
The Traffic Sign Store, 1231 N. Mason Street, Bloomington, IL  61701. Government agencies may invoice 30-day net.

    Q:   How long do I have to wait for delivery?
    Most signs ship the day after order and are delivered within just a few days via FedEx Ground or Home Delivery service. A few examples in the U.S.: Anywhere in the Midwest - 1 to 2 business days; East Coast Maine to Florida and central states Montana to Texas - 3 business days; California, Arizona, Idaho, Oregon,  Nevada -  4 business days.  

    Q.   How much does shipping cost?

     We pay shipping for sign orders of $150 or more for sizes less than 30 x 30-inches. The free shipping offer does NOT apply to signs delivered outside mainland US or for products other than signs, such as traffic cones, barricades or sign posts.
    Click on Shipping Rates  to obtain shipping costs for signs delivered FedEx Ground. Canada shipments generally can go FedEx or UPS Standard,  with 3-day transit time. Also important to note is that under terms of NAFTA, traffic signs are identified as NAFTA Item No. 8310 and are duty-free from the U.S. to Canada.
NOTE: Shipping estimates shown apply only to mainland US. Check with us to obtain rates for orders to be delivered outside mainland USA and for domestic overland freight.

     Q.  What is your return policy?
     Non-custom, standard MUTCD signs may be returned if they are undamaged and unused. However, all returned items will be assessed a 15 percent restock charge, and you must pay for return-shipping. Approval must be obtained before returns are sent to us by calling 1-800-726-2088.  Unapproved returns will not be accepted. Custom signs CANNOT be returned.

About The Traffic Sign Store
          We are dedicated to customer service and satisfaction and proud of our more than half a century of experience in the traffic sign industry. Our mission is to offer customers rapid delivery of quality products at the lowest possible cost.
          Traffic Sign Store is one of the fastest-growing traffic-sign companies in the United States. It manufactures and distributes signs worldwide per state and federal specifications outlined in the federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The company is a prime vendor for many government agencies.
         Many signs we make are displayed on our web site. For other signs, or information on prices, availability or quantity discounts, contact us toll-free at 1-800-726-2088, by Fax at 309-828-1066, email at TrafficSigns@aol.com or regular mail at:
The Traffic Sign Store, 1231 N. Mason Street, Bloomington, IL  61701.