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Regulatory [ edit ] Regulatory signs give instructions to motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists. Signs such as stop, no parking, no turns, and yield are considered regulatory signs. Some have special shapes, such as the octagon for the stop sign and the X shape for railroad crossings. Some signs can be localized, such as no parking, and some are only found in state and local jurisdictions as they are based on state or local laws, such as New York City's "Don't Block the Box" signs. These signs are in the R series of signs in the MUTCD and typically in the R series in most state supplements or state MUTCDs.

R1 Series: Stop and Yield [ edit ] The MUTCD's R1 series is for stop and yield. As not all situations are covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. The 4-WAY and 3-WAY plaques (R1-3) were deprecated in the 2009 Edition of the MUTCD in favor of the ALL WAY plaque (R1-4P). Stop and Yield

Stop Yield All way plate Yield to State law Yield to State law stop for pedestrians, pedestrians in pedestrians in New York C ity crosswalk crosswalk

4-way plate 3-way plate Yield here to Yield here to Stop here for Stop here for pedestrians pedestrians (alt) pedestrians pedestrians (alt)

Wait On Stop Go On Slow Except Right Turn (plaque)

R2 Series: Speed Limit [ edit ] The MUTCD's R2 series is for speed limit signs. Some state supplements and state MUTCDs place various speed limit signs in other series. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. Speed limits in the United States are in miles per hour. Metric speed limit signs in kilometers per hour are authorized but extremely rare, usually seen near the borders with Canada and Mexico, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_signs_in_the_United_States 1/39 6/4/2018 Road signs in the United States - Wikipedia both of which use the metric system.[3] Many states however disallow the use of metric signs on state-maintained roads, increasing the rarity of such signs. Speed Limit Signs

R2-1: Speed limit R2-2: Trucks speed R2-3: Nighttime R2-4: Minimum Speed with minimum limit speed limit speed limit speed

Metric R2-1 Metric R2-2 Metric R2-3 Metric R2-4 R2-1T:

End speed limit: State speed limit: End speed limit: New Bridge speed limit: Unless Otherwise New York (can also York Minnesota posted read "area", "city", "town", or "village")

$XX Fine Begin higher/double End double/higher fines fines

R3 Series: Lane Usage and Turns [ edit ] The MUTCD's R3 series of signs is for lane usage and turn signs. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. Lane Usage and Turns Signs

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Turn only lanes Pay toll No straight through Straight ahead only No Right Turn Left Lane

Right Lane Bus Lane Center Lane No Left Turn Option sign for Left Option sign for turn or Straight Right turn or Straight

Advanced Reversible Lane Center lane Right turn only Right lane MUST Left turn only Intersection control control control(Time) turn right sign sign

Left lane MUST No Left Turn No Turns HOV Lane ends No U-turn No Left or U-turn turn left Across Tracks

No U-turn - left Bike lane Bike lane, bikes HOV 2+ only 2 or HOV 2+ turn on green only, New York more persons per only(Time) arrow, City vehicle

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Concurrent (Center) Concurrent (Center) Advanced Left Turn Lane Left Turn Lane Intersection Lane (ground) (overhead) control sign

HOV 2+ 24HR HOV 2+ Time(LEFT LANE)

HOV(Overhead) Overhead Overhead Overhead

R4 Series: Regulation of Movement [ edit ] The MUTCD's R4 series of signs is for the regulation of movement signs. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. Regulation of Movement Signs

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Passing zone ends Passing zone begins Left turn signal Slower traffic keep Begin right turn Trucks use right right lane yield to bikes Lane

Truck lane 500 Feet Keep right Keep right Keep right Keep right (median Keep left island less than 4 feet wide)

Keep left Keep left Keep left (median Stay in lane Runaway vehicles Cyclists may use island less than 4 only full lane feet wide)

Slow vehicles with 5 or more following vehicles must use turn-out

California Delaware Delaware Delaware Indiana

R5 Series: Exclusionary [ edit ] The MUTCD's R5 series of signs is for exclusionary signs. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. The most common of these signs is the do not enter sign. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_signs_in_the_United_States 5/39 6/4/2018 Road signs in the United States - Wikipedia Exclusionary Signs

Do Not Enter No Entre, Puerto Wrong Way Bicycle Wrong Way Bike Path, No No Large Trucks Rico Automobiles, New York City

No motorized No Lugged No Bicycles No Nonmotorized No Motorcycles Vehicles Vehicles Traffic

No Pedestrian No Unauthorized Crossing, Bicycles, Vehicles or Motorcycles

R6 Series: One Way and Divided [ edit ] The MUTCD's R6 series of signs is for one way and divided highway signs. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. The most common of these signs is the one way sign. One Way and Divided Highway

One Way Transito (one way), One Way, alternate Divided Highway Divided Highway Chevron Puerto Rico crossing crossing T roundabout intersection directional

R7 Series: Parking [ edit ] The MUTCD allows for three types of parking signs, permissive, no parking, and no standing. However, in most states, there is an additional more restrictive one, no stopping. These signs are found in the R7 series of signs in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_signs_in_the_United_States 6/39 6/4/2018 Road signs in the United States - Wikipedia the MUTCD. As all situations are not covered, several states and local governments have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD.

Permissive Parking [ edit ] These types of signs allow for parking for either an unlimited or varied amount of time. These types are often used in conjunction with parking meters and parking permits. These signs are specified by the MUTCD to be green on white. Local variations do occur with additional information and slightly different designs. Permissive Parking

Parking with time Parking with time Parking with time Parking with time Parking with time 2 hour parking all restrictions restrictions, restrictions, New and permit and permit roads Town of California York City restrictions, Seattle restrictions, San Hempstead, New Francisco York State

Parking with time Parking fee station Reserved parking (Combined) restrictions, (wheelchair)

No Parking [ edit ] No parking signs indicate that loading or unloading there while temporarily stopped is permitted, but parking is not.[4] Some no parking signs display time restrictions, while others are permanent restrictions. There are also temporary versions of the signs, often of similar design to the permanent ones. These signs are specified by the MUTCD to be red on white, although local variations do occur. No Parking

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No parking No parking; No Parking; Except No parking, No parking, New No Loading zone Sundays California York parking, Pennsylva nia, Texas

No parking with Don't even think of No parking tow No Parking in fire No parking bus stop Tow Away Zone restrictions and parking here, New zone, Chicago lane localized, New York City York City

No parking from No parking from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm 8:30 am to 5:30 pm (alternative)

No Standing [ edit ] No standing signs indicate that stopping temporarily to load or unload passengers is allowed, while parking is not allowed.[4] As with no parking signs, some restrictions displayed on the signs are permanent and some are time based. The signs are also specified by the MUTCD to be red on white, but local variations exist. No Standing

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No standing any No standing any No standing any No standing cars No standing bus No standing, bus time time, New York time, New York towed away, stop, Philadelphia stop with bus route, State City New York City

No standing with No standing with time restrictions, time restrictions, , D.C. New York City

No Stopping [ edit ] No stopping signs indicate that stopping is only allowed in order to obey a , signal, traffic agent, police officer, or to avoid conflicts with other vehicles.[4] These are the most restrictive of the parking signs. They are typically red on white. No Stopping

No stopping any No stopping any No stopping any No stopping any No stopping No stops tow away time, New York time, New York time, Philadelphia time, California anytime tow away, zone, Seattle State City San Francisco

No stopping with No standing except time restrictions, delivery trucks time New York State restricted, New York City

R8 Series: Parking and Emergency Restrictions [ edit ] The MUTCD's R8 series of signs is for parking restriction and emergency restriction signs. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_signs_in_the_United_States 9/39 6/4/2018 Road signs in the United States - Wikipedia Parking and Emergency Restrictions

No parking on No parking Exception of On tracks plaque Except on shoulder Loading zone pavement Sundays and plaque holidays

Stop here on red Stop here when flashing

R9 Series: Bicycles and Pedestrians [ edit ] The MUTCD's R9 series of signs is for bicycle and pedestrian signs. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. Bicycle and Pedestrian Signs

Walk on left facing Cross only at cross No pedestrian No rollerblading No hitch hiking Crosswalk signal traffic walks crossing instructions

Bicycles left State law stop for Sidewalk Closed No horseback pedestrians right stopped school bus, Use Other Side riding New York

R10 Series: Traffic Signal [ edit ] The MUTCD's R10 series of signs is for traffic signal related signs. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. Traffic Signal Signs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_signs_in_the_United_States 10/39 6/4/2018 Road signs in the United States - Wikipedia

Turning vehicles Left turn yield on Traffic signal photo Traffic signal photo Red light photo Emergency signal yield to pedestrians green enforced, Delaware, enforced, California violation fine sign, , , Texas, California

Stop here on red, No turn on red Bicycles to request , arrow, Maryland green wait on line Florida

R11 Series: Road Closed [ edit ] The MUTCD's R11 series of signs is for road closure related signs. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. Road Closed Signs

Road Closed Road Closed Ahead Bridge Out Ahead

R12 Series: Weight Limits [ edit ] The MUTCD's R12 series of signs is for weight limit related signs. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. Weight Limits Signs

Weight Limit Axle Weight Limit Truck Weight Limit Weight Limit with Weight Limit with per axle and gross truck symbols

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R13 Series: Weigh Stations [ edit ] The MUTCD's R13 series of signs is for weigh station related signs. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD.

Weigh station sign Weigh station next right Weigh station sign with sign right exit arrow

R14 Series: Truck Routes [ edit ] The MUTCD's R14 series of signs is for truck route related signs. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD.

Truck Route sign Hazardous Material Hazardous Material National National Network Route Prohibited NetworkRoute Prohibited

R15 Series: Rail and Light Rail [ edit ] The MUTCD's R15 series of signs is for rail and light rail related signs. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. Rail and Light Rail Signs

Railroad crossing (crossbuck)

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R16 Series: Seat Belts and Headlight Use [ edit ] The MUTCD's R16 series of signs is for seat belt and headlight use related signs. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. Seat Belts and Headlight Use Signs

Wear seat belt Lights on when Check headlights Turn on headlights Fender bender raining

Other Local and State Series [ edit ] The MUTCD does not cover all situations, so states and local governments have developed their own regulatory signs. In these, the sign categories are assigned series either using the MUTCD style, but higher than 16 (as done in Texas), or use a unique series nomenclature system (as done in California). Other Local and State Series Signs

Obey warning signs Don't block the Speed enforced by state law, Texas box, New York City aircraft sign, California, ,

Schools [ edit ] The S series of signs is specially designated by the MUTCD for use around schools. Some states have additional school warning related signs in the S series, as well as in the W series of warning signs and/or the R series of regulatory signs of the state supplement or state MUTCD. The MUTCD now[when?] requires school warning signs to have fluorescent yellow-green background color.[5] Schools

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School (also used Stop when children Time of Day When Children are School (plaque) When Flashing for pedestrian in crosswalk (plaque) present (plaque (plaque) crosswalk near () schools) since 2012

School speed limit School Speed zone School zone speed Day(s) of the week School speed limit End school zone ahead ahead (word limit sign, Arizona (plaque) when flashing (usually under an legend) R2 speed limit sign)

School bus stop School bus turn School bus turn ahead (since 2012) ahead ahead sign,

Warning [ edit ] Warning signs are found in the W series of the national MUTCD. They highlight existing conditions, such as a curve, school, dead end street, or traffic signal. They can also warn possible danger such as bumps, bicycles, low flying aircraft, or emergency vehicles. These signs are either yellow or fluorescent yellow in color and, with the exception of a few signs, are usually diamond shaped and sometimes have square or rectangular smaller signs or plaques associated with them. Most W series signs can also be found with orange backgrounds for temporary use in situations such as construction zones. Some of the temporary use signs are only for use in temporary situations.

W1 Series: Curves and Turns [ edit ] The MUTCD's W1 series of signs is for warning signs relating to curves and turns. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. Curves and Turns

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Turn (left) Turn (right) Turn with Advisory Curve Curve with speed Reverse turn (left) Speed advisory

Two directional Reverse turn (right) Curve out Reverse curve (left) Reverse curve Winding road arrow intersection (right) (right-sided warning variation)

Winding road (left- Hairpin curve Truck rollover Truck rollover 270 degree loop Pretzel loop, sided variation) warning warning with speed advisory, Maryland, California (bolded arrow)

One direction large Chevron alignment Horizontal arrow alignment warning

W2 Series: Intersections [ edit ] The MUTCD's W2 series of signs is for warning signs relating to intersections including traffic circles. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. Intersections

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Cross roads Side road at a Side road at an T roads Y roads Offset roads perpendicular angle acute angle

Double side roads Circular Traffic circle, intersection alternate warning (traffic circle or roundabout)

W3 Series: Advance Traffic Control [ edit ] The MUTCD's W3 series of signs is for warning signs relating to advance traffic controls such as speed limits and signals. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. The MUTCD provides options for graphic and text signs. Advance Traffic Control

Stop ahead Yield ahead Speed limit ahead Traffic signal ahead New signal ahead, Be prepared to stop

Speed zone ahead Draw bridge ahead

W4 Series: Lanes and Merges [ edit ] The MUTCD's W4 series of signs is for warning signs relating to advance traffic controls such as speed limits and signals. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. Lanes and Merges https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_signs_in_the_United_States 16/39 6/4/2018 Road signs in the United States - Wikipedia

Merge Merge left Right lane ends or Lane drop ahead, Added lane (via Oncoming traffic road narrows from Massachusetts merge) does not stop the right (plaque)

cross traffic does Merging traffic Added lane (from Thru traffic merge One lane road or Single lane, New not stop (plaque) entering roadway) left, California road narrows, New York State York State

W5 Series: Road Width Restrictions [ edit ] The MUTCD's W5 series of signs is for warning signs relating to road width restrictions. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. The MUTCD provides options for graphic and text signs. Road Width Restrictions

Road Narrows, Narrow Bridge, Narrow Bridge, One lane bridge Ramp Narrows, Path Narrows, current MUTCD current MUTCD superseded, but still current MUTCD current MUTCD version version used in some states version version

Narrow winding Bikeway narrows road, Forest Service USDA

W6 Series: Divided Highways [ edit ] The MUTCD's W6 series of signs is for warning signs relating to divided highways. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. The MUTCD provides options for https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_signs_in_the_United_States 17/39 6/4/2018 Road signs in the United States - Wikipedia graphic and text signs. Divided Highways

Divided highway Divided highway Divided road Divided highway Divided highway Divided road ends ends (symbol) ends (word legend) (word legend)

Two-way traffic Two way traffic Pass left or right divider sign, New York State

W7 Series: Hills and Grades [ edit ] The MUTCD provides several signs in the W7 series dealing with hills and grades. Several states have additional signs for other types of situations not covered by the MUTCD. Hills and Grades

Steep grade/hill Hill Steep grade/hill Use low gear Trucks use lower X% grade (plaque) percentage (plaque) gear (plaque)

Next (distance) X% grade Runaway truck Runaway truck Truck escape ramp sand (plaque) miles (plaque) (distance) miles ramp (advance) ramp (exit) (plaque)

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gravel (plaque) paved (plaque) Hill (bicycle) Hill blocks view Steep grade Watch downhill percentage sign, speed, California

W8 Series: Pavement and Roadway Conditions [ edit ] The MUTCD's W8 series of signs is for warning signs relating to pavement and roadway conditions. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. Pavement and Roadway Conditions

Rough road Bump Bumps, Minnesota Rumble strips, New Dip Pavement Ends and York State (superseded, but some signs still in use)

Road slippery when Bike lane slippery Bridge may be wet when wet slippery, Pennsylvania

Rocks and Mud

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Falling rocks, Fallen rock, New Falling rocks, Falling rock, Watch for rock, Rock slide area, California and York State and Pennsylvania and Colorado, North Idaho California Vermont Hawaii Carolina, Texas,

Slides, New York Slide area, State California

Wind, Fog, and Storms

Crosswinds, New Dangerous High cross winds, Frequent high Gusty winds, Fog area, Ohio York State crosswinds, New Pennsylvania winds, Idaho Wisconsin Mexico

Occasional blinding Severe storm area, dust storms sign, Idaho Idaho

Ice and Frost

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Bridge ices before Bridge may be icy, Watch for ice on Watch for ice, May be icy, Icy, California road Michigan bridges, Indiana Pennsylvania Nebraska and Texas (as Watch for ice on bridge)

Frost heaves, Idaho

Flooding and Water Conditions

Flooded, California Subject to flooding, Roadway subject to Road floods during High water, Indiana Water on road, California flooding, high tide, Hawaii Delaware Pennsylvania

W9 Series: Lane Transitions [ edit ] The MUTCD's W9 series of signs is for warning signs relating to lane transitions. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. Lane Transitions

Right lane ends Lane ends merge Left lane ends, warning sign left warning sign Maryland

W10 Series: Rail and Light Rail [ edit ] The MUTCD's W10 series of signs is for warning signs relating to rail and light rail. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD.

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Railroad Do not stop on Stop Here When Railroad Skewed railroad Light rail crossing, tracks Flashing intersection crossing California warning

Light rail crossing, Low ground Trains may exceed Cyclists Dismount Look both ways, clearance railroad 80 mph To Cross Railroad California crossing Tracks, Hemet, California

W11 Series: Advance Warnings and Crossings [ edit ] The MUTCD's W11 series of signs is for warning signs relating to advance warnings and crossings. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. The MUTCD allows use of a fluorescent yellow-green background color for signs relating to people crossing the road.[6]

Emergency Vehicles [ edit ] The MUTCD only provides for a warning of fire stations in the W11 series. Most states have their own signs for other emergency vehicle types which may enter the road. Emergency Vehicles

Fire station Fire trucks entering Emergency Texas emergency when signal flashes, vehicles, Delaware vehicle sign, Texas Wisconsin and Vermont

Children [ edit ] The MUTCD specifies no children related signs in the W11 series. Several states, counties, and municipalities have signs for situations as children at play as well as children with various medical conditions. Some of these signs vary from state to state as there is no federal standard. Children

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Children at play, Deaf child area, Deaf child, Hearing impaired Deaf children near, Blind child area, New York State New York State, Delaware child, Pennsylvania California New York State Illinois, Wisconsin,

Blind child, Autistic child, Delaware Ocean County, New Jersey

Bicycles [ edit ] The MUTCD provides several signs in the W11 series warning of bicycles and for signing bicycle facilities. Several states and localities have their own specific bicycle related signs as well. Bicycles

Bicycles (a Share the road, Share the road, Watch for bikes, Share the road, Bike Lane, San fluorescent yellow- New York City Pennsylvania Maryland Maryland Francisco green background may be used with this sign)

Vehicles [ edit ] The MUTCD provides several signs in the W11 series dealing with vehicles. Several states have additional signs for other types of vehicles and situations regarding vehicles not covered by the MUTCD. Vehicles

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Tractor/farm Alternative Motorcycle ATV crossing, New Golf cart crossing Horse-drawn vehicle crossing Tractor/farm crossing, New York York State vehicle vehicle crossing State ahead, Ohio and sign (MUTCD) other U.S. states[which?]

Tank crossing, Truck crossing Truck Crossing Watch for stopped Snowmobile sign Pennsylvania trucks, Illinois (MUTCD)

Pedestrians, Transit, and Aviation [ edit ] The MUTCD provides several signs in the W11 series dealing with pedestrians, transit, and aviation. Several states have additional signs for other types of vehicles and situations regarding vehicles not covered by the MUTCD. Pedestrians, Rail and Aviation

Pedestrian crossing Blind pedestrian Ferry crossing, Balloon launch Low flying planes, Low flying aircraft, (a fluorescent crossing, area, Pennsylvania New York State Delaware yellow-green Pennsylvania background may be used with this sign)

Low flying airplanes cross here, Wisconsin

Animals [ edit ]

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Bear crossing Duck Cattle crossing Deer crossing Ram crossing Equestrians (California) crossing(Pennsylva nia style)

Moose Donkey crossing Sheep crossing Crossing(Vermont)

Driveways and Entrances [ edit ] The MUTCD does not provide signs in the W11 series dealing with driveways and entrances. Many states have their own sign standards dealing with these situations that they place in their own W11 series. Driveways and Entrances

Hidden driveway Truck entrance, Plant entrance, Theatre exit, Hidden intersection, Hidden Drive Left Delaware and Texas Delaware Wisconsin Delaware (Vermont)

Hidden Drive Right (Vermont)

W12 Series: Low Clearances [ edit ] The MUTCD's W12 series of signs is for warning signs relating to low clearances. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. Low Clearances https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_signs_in_the_United_States 25/39 6/4/2018 Road signs in the United States - Wikipedia

Low clearance Metric low Clearance clearance

W13 Series: Advisory Speeds [ edit ] The MUTCD's W13 series of signs is for warning signs relating to advisory speeds. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. Advisory Speeds

Speed advisory Speed advisory, Exit speed advisory Turn curve exit Ramp speed Ramp speed metric speed advisory, advisory advisory Maryland

Curve speed advisory, replaced by MUTCD W13-1

W14 Series: Dead End Streets and No Passing Zones [ edit ] The MUTCD's W14 series of signs is for warning signs relating to dead end streets and no passing zones. As all situations are not covered, several states and local governments have additional signs for other types of situations not covered by the MUTCD. Dead End and Limited Access Streets

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Not a through Loop street, No thru street, No Outlet Dead End Dead End, New street, California Pennsylvania Pennsylvania, York City Texas

End, New York Road ends, No Passing Zone Unsafe to pass Zona De No Pasar City Missouri and Texas (//Ark (Vermont) (No Passing Zone), ansas//New Puerto Rico Jersey)

W15 Series: Playgrounds [ edit ] The MUTCD's W15 series of signs is for warning signs relating to playgrounds. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. Playgrounds

Playground (a fluorescent yellow- green background color may be used for this sign)[7]

W16 Series: Supplemental Plaques [ edit ] The MUTCD's W16 series of signs is for supplemental plaques for warning signs. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. Supplemental Plaques

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Steep hill, Fire house (used in Delaware conjunction with graphic fire station sign), New York State

W17 Series: Speed Humps [ edit ] The MUTCD's W17 series of signs is for warning signs relating to speed humps. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. Speed Humps

Speed Hump

W19 Series: End of Controlled Access Highway [ edit ] The MUTCD's W19 series of signs is for warning signs relating to the end of a controlled access highway. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. End of Controlled Access

Freeway Ends, 1 Expressway Ends, 1 Freeway Ends Expressway Ends All traffic must exit Mile Mile

W20 Series: Work Zones [ edit ] The MUTCD's W20 series of signs is for warning signs relating to work zones. These signs are typically orange background ones used for temporary situations. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. Work Zone Signs

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Road Work Next 5 Road Work Ends Work Zone for Road work ahead Miles Speed limit

Road Closed Ahead Road is closed 1000 Detour End Detour ft. ahead

End(If a road work blocked road)

W20 Series: Road Ends [ edit ] The MUTCD ROAD CLOSED signs alert drivers that the road is closed, these signs are white. Road Closed signs

Road Closed Road Closed to Thru Traffic

W21 Series: Road Work [ edit ] The MUTCD's W21 series of signs is for warning signs relating to road work. These signs are typically orange background ones used for temporary situations. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD Road Work Signs

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Flaggers in road One lane road Be prepared to stop Workers in road ahead ahead(with ahead distance)

Fresh oil on road Utility work in road

W22 Series: Blasting Zones [ edit ] The MUTCD's W22 series of signs is for warning signs relating to blasting zones. These signs are typically orange background ones used for temporary situations. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. Blasting Zone Signs

Blasting zone ahead Turn off 2-way End blasting zone radios and cell phones

W23 Series: Slow Traffic [ edit ] The MUTCD's W23 series of signs is for warning signs relating to slow traffic. These signs are typically orange background ones used for temporary situations. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. Slow Traffic Signs

Slow traffic ahead New traffic pattern ahead

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W24 Series: Lane Shifts [ edit ] The MUTCD's W24 series of signs is for warning signs relating to lane shifts, where traffic would be diverted slightly toward the left or right of the roadway, but the route is otherwise unchanged. These signs are typically orange background ones used for temporary situations. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. Double Reverse Curve Signs

Single Lane Shift Traffic shift right Traffic shift left Double Lane Shift Pair Pair

Triple Lane Shift All lanes Pair

W25 Series: Oncoming Traffic Has Extended Green [ edit ] The MUTCD's W25 series of signs is for warning signs oncoming traffic having an extended green signal at a traffic light. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD. Extended Green Signs

Extended green Possible extended Green

Miscellaneous [ edit ] The MUTCD does not provide signs dealing with some other road and highway situations. Many states have their own sign standards dealing with these situations. Miscellaneous

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Tunnel Restricted weight Underpass, New bridge, New York York State State

Guide [ edit ] Guide signs include highway route markers (shields), street signs, mile markers, and exit signs.

Interchange signs [ edit ] Interchange Advance Guide Signs

Interchange advance guide, Interchange Guide sign, Interchange advance guide, Interchange advance guide, New Jersey Maryland New York State Hawaii

Interchange advance guide, California

Interchange Exit Direction Signs

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Interchange exit direction Interchange exit direction, Interchange exit direction, Interchange exit direction, Maryland Virginia New York State

Exit number sign, right Exit sign, right Exit number sign with Mileage signs for highway speed advisory routes, Colorado

Toll Road Signs

Toll road pass only Toll road pass or HOV 2+ Toll costs at intersections or HOV 2+

Logo service and Rest Area signs

Specific service Rest area signs for food, gas, lodging, etc.

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Single-digit interstate route Two-digit interstate route Three-digit interstate route Single-digit interstate route shield shield shield shield, California

Three-digit interstate route Four-digit interstate route Off-Interstate Business Off-Interstate Business shield, California shield, Hawaii Loop Route shield Spur route shield

Single-digit U.S. route Two-digit U.S. route shield Three-digit U.S. route Single-digit state route shield shield shield

Two-digit state route shield Three-digit state route Michigan State Michigan State Trunkline shield Trunklinesingle-digit shield double-digit shield

Michigan State Trunkline Two-digit Three-digit state highway Two-digit state route triple-digit shield shield, shield, Oklahoma shield,

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Three-digit state highway Single-digit U.S. route Two-digit U.S. route shield, Three-digit U.S. route shield, South Carolina shield, California California shield, California

Historic Route, U.S. Two-digit state route Three-digit state route Two-digit state highway Highway shield, California shield, Alabama shield, Alabama shield uses a sunflower,

Single-digit state highway Two-digit state highway Three-digit state highway Four-digit state highway shield, shield, Arkansas shield, Arkansas shield, Arkansas

Primary route sign, Secondary route sign, Two-digit state highway Three-digit state highway Tennessee shield uses shield uses a keystone, a keystone, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania

Single-digit state route Two-digit state route Three-digit state route Four-digit state route shield, New York shield, New York shield, New York shield, New York

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Reference route marker, Two-digit state route Three-digit state route Two-digit state route New York shield, Ohio shield, Ohio shield, California

Three-digit state route Two-digit state route Three-digit state route Three-digit state route with shield, California shield, shield, Georgia toll shield, Florida

Single-digit state highway Two-digit state highway Three-digit state highway Four-digit state route shield, Florida shield, Florida shield, Florida shield, Florida

Two-digit county route Three-digit county route, Farm-to-market roadshield, Missouri supplemental shield shield New Jersey Texas route shield

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Brooklyn Battery New Jersey Turnpikeshield Garden State Ohio Turnpike shield Tunnelshield ParkwayShield

Dallas North Tollwayshield Eisenhower Interstate Palisades Interstate New York State System sign Parkway shield Thruwayshield

Note: State markers are illustrative examples; all states may select their own marker shapes or use the default circle. See Numbered highways in the United States#State highways and other similar systems. Street Name Signs

Street name sign, MUTCD D-3 Street name sign, MUTCD D-3 NYC Broadway street name sign

NYC street name sign NYC Midtown Manhattan street name NYC historic district street name sign sign

Chicago street name sign Boston street name sign Washington, D.C. street name sign

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Philadelphia street name sign Hoboken street name sign Los Angeles street name sign

Minneapolis east–west street name sign Minneapolis north–south street name sign Minneapolis arterial street name sign

Toll Road Signs [ edit ] Chapter 2F of the MUTCD deals with signs for toll roads. Toll Road Signs

MUTCD Conventional Toll MUTCD Conventional Toll New Jersey Turnpike E- Plaza advance sign Plaza advance sign ZPass toll booth sign

Hospital [ edit ]

Hospital sign Trauma center

Non-compliant to MUTCD Signs [ edit ] There are many signs that are non-compliant to MUTCD and/or state MUTCD standards seen in use on public and semi-public roads. Non Compliant vs Compliant Signs

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The now-defunct, Standard US 20 No parking sign Standard no parking Greene County Standard Greene non-standard US 20 west sign with permissive sign Route 16 sign in County Route 16 west sign, Main St. parking green color, Catskill/Adirondack sign after Lexington St., Glenside, colors, Hunter, New Waltham Center, Pennsylvania York Massachusetts

Traffic lights with Continuous Green Through Lane at seagull intersections in Florida

Superseded signs [ edit ] These signs have been superseded, but can still be seen in some places

School, prior to 2012 School bus stop School Speed Limit Roundabout Slow ahead, prior to 2012

Stop, before 1950s Yield

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