Road signs in the United States

11th edition of the MUTCD, published December 2023

In the United States, road signs are, for the most part, standardized by federal regulations, most notably in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and its companion volume the Standard Highway Signs (SHS).

Adoption and compliance

Map showing state adoption of the 2009 edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices:
  Adopted national MUTCD
  Adopted national MUTCD with state supplement
  Adopted state-specific MUTCD

The 11th edition of the MUTCD was released on December 19, 2023.[1] The effective date, 30 days after publication, of the MUTCD was January 18, 2024. States have two years after the effective date to do one of the following options: adopt the revised MUTCD, adopt the revised MUTCD with a state supplement, or adopt a state-specific MUTCD.[2]

Eighteen states use the manual without alterations; 22 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico have adopted it in conjunction with a supplemental volume; and ten states have a state version in substantial conformance to the MUTCD.[3] The MUTCD and SHS establish seven categories of signs for road and highway use, as follows:[4] (The list does not cover all situations; the signage is from the national MUTCD unless specified):

Regulatory signs

R1 series: Stop and yield

R2 series: Speed limit

R3 series: Lane usage and turns

R4 series: Regulation of movement

R5 series: Exclusionary

R6 series: One way and divided highway

R7 series: Parking

R8 series: Parking and emergency restrictions

R9 series: Bicycles and pedestrians

R10 series: Traffic signal

R11 series: Road closed

R12 series: Weight limits

R13 series: Weigh stations

R14 series: Truck routes

R15 series: Rail and light rail

R16 series: Seat belts and headlight use

R22 series: Blasting zones

School Signs

Warning signs

W1 series: Horizontal alignment

W2 series: Intersections

W3 series: Advance traffic control

W4 series: Lanes and merges

W5 series: Road width restrictions

W6 series: Divided highway

W7 series: Hills

W8 series: Pavement and roadway conditions

W9 series: Lane transitions

W10 series: Railroad crossings

W11 series: Advance warnings

W12 series: Low Clearance Warnings

W13 series: Advisory speeds

W14 series: Dead end streets and no passing zones

W15 series: Playgrounds

W16 series: Supplemental plaques

W17 series: Speed humps

W18 series: No traffic signs

W19 series: Freeway or expressway end signs

W20 series: Work zones

W21 series: Road work

W22 series: Blasting zones

W23 series: Slow traffic

W24 series: Lane shifts

W25 series: Oncoming traffic has extended green

W26 series: Watch for stopped traffic

Object Markers

Route Marker Signs

M1 Series: Route Shields

M2 Series: Junction Markers

M3 Series: Cardinal Direction Markers

M4 Series: Route Marker Auxiliaries

M5 Series: Advance Turn Arrow Auxiliary Signs

M6 Series: Directional Arrow Auxiliary Signs

M10 Series: Scenic Area

M11 Series: National Historic Trails

Bicycle Route Plaques

Destination Signs

D1 series: Destination

D2 Series: Distance

D3 Series: Street name

D4 Series: Parking

D5 Series: Rest area

D8 Series: Weigh Station

D10 Series: Reference Location

D11 Series: Bicycle Facility and Shared-use path

D12 Series: Radio, Telephone and Carpool information

D13 Series: Crossover and Freeway entrance

D15 Series: Combination lane use/destination

D17 Series: Truck lane and slow vehicle signs

Construction Information Signs

Motorist services

General information

Freeway and Expressway Signs

E1 Series: Exit Number

E2 Series: Next Exit

E4 Series: Exit Direction

E5 Series: Exit Gore

E6 Series: Pull-Through

E7 Series: Post-Interchange Distance

E8 Series: Preferential Lane Entrance, Exit, and Intermediate Egress

E11 Series: Panels

E13 Series: Exit Advisory Speed

Emergency Management Signs

Recreational Symbols

General Recreation Symbols

Accommodation Recreation Symbols

Services Recreation Symbols

Land Recreation Symbols

Water Recreation Symbols

Winter Recreation Symbols

Compliant signs NOT in the 11th edition

See also

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d e f The legend STATE LAW is optional.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i A fluorescent yellow-green background color may be used instead of yellow for this sign.
  3. ^ According to the 11th edition of MUTCD, STREET CLOSED (R11-2a), BRIDGE OUT (R11-2b), or PATH CLOSED (R11-2c) signs may be substituted for Road Closed signs where applicable.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g A fluorescent yellow-green background color may be used for this sign.[5]
  5. ^ a b c d e f The background color (yellow, fluorescent yellow-green or orange) shall match the color of the warning sign that it supplements.

References

  1. ^ "FHWA Releases New Traffic Control Device Manual with Updates to Improve Safety for Pedestrians, Bicyclists, and All Road Users" (Press release). U.S. Department of Transportation. December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  2. ^ "Frequently Asked Questions - General Questions on the MUTCD". MUTCD. Federal Highway Administration. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  3. ^ "MUTCDs & Traffic Control Devices Information by State". Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Federal Highway Administration. July 14, 2020. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  4. ^ Staff. "The Shape—and Color—Give Us a Sign". Federal Highway Administration. Archived from the original on April 1, 2009. Retrieved April 5, 2009.
  5. ^ "2009 Edition Part 2 Figure 2C-11. Non-Vehicular Warning Signs". Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. United States Department of Transportation. Retrieved June 6, 2012.

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