Road signs of the United States

Regulatory

R1 Series: Stop and Yield

• Stop and Yield Signs
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  Stop
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  Stop, Puerto Rico
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  Yield (Give Way)
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  Yield, Puerto Rico
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  3-way stop plaque
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  4-way stop plaque
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  All-way stop plaque
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  Yield here to pedestrians
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  Yield here to pedestrians
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  Yield here to pedestrians
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  Yield here to pedestrians
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  Stop here for pedestrians
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  Stop here for pedestrians
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  Yield to pedestrians,
  New York City.
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  State law Yield for pedestrians in crosswalk.
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  State law stop for pedestrians in crosswalk.
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  DC law stop for pedestrians in crosswalk, Washington, DC.
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  State law stop for pedestrians in crosswalk, Maryland.
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  State law yield here to pedestrians
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  State law stop here for pedestrians

R2 Series: Speed Limit

• Speed Limit Signs
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  Speed Limit sign
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  Texas speed limit sign
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  Metric speed limit sign
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  Truck Speed Limit sign
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  Metric truck speed limit sign
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  Night Speed Limit sign
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  Metric night speed limit sign
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  Minimum Speed Limit sign
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  Metric minimum speed limit sign
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  Combined Speed Limit sign
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  Unless Otherwise Posted sign
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  New York state speed limit sign
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  Oregon speed limit sign
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  End speed limit: New York
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  Bridge speed limit: Minnesota
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  $XX Fine sign
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  Begin higher/double fines
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  End double/higher fines
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  End work zone speed limit sign

R3 Series: Lane Usage and Turns

• Lane Usage and Turns Signs
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  No Right Turn sign
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  No Left Turn sign
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  No U-turns sign
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  No U-turns - left turn on green arrow (California)
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  No turns sign
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  No Left or U-turn sign
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  Turn only lanes
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  Pay toll
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  No straight through
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  Straight ahead only
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  Left Lane
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  Right Lane
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  Bus Lane
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  Center Lane
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  Option sign for Left turn or Straight
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  Option sign for Right turn or Straight
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  Advanced Intersection control sign
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  Reversible Lane control
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  Center lane control (Time)
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  Right turn only
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  Right lane must turn right sign
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  Left turn only
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  Left lane must turn left sign
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  No Left Turn Across Tracks
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  HOV Lane ends
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  Bike lane
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  Bike lane, bikes only, New York City
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  Inherently low emission vehicles allowed
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  HOV 2+ only 2 or more persons per vehicle
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  HOV 2+ only (Time)
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  Concurrent (Center) Left Turn Lane (ground)
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  Concurrent (Center) Left Turn Lane (overhead)
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  Advanced Intersection Lane control sign
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  Begin reverse lane 500 feet sign
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  End reverse lane 400 feet sign
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  End reverse lane sign
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  HOV 2+ Time (LEFT LANE)
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  Buses Only (RIGHT LANE)
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  24HR HOV 2+
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  HOV 2+ lane ahead
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  HOV lane ends
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  HOV 2+ Only
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  HOV 2+ Time
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  HOV (Overhead)
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  Overhead
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  Overhead
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  Overhead
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  Overhead

R4 Series: Regulation of Movement

• Regulation of Movement Signs
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  Do not pass sign
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  Pass with care sign
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  Left turn signal
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  Slower traffic keep right
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  Begin right turn lane yield to bikes
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  Trucks use right Lane
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  Truck lane 500 Feet
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  Keep right sign
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  Keep right sign
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  Keep right sign
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  Keep right (narrow version)
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  Keep left sign
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  Keep left sign
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  Keep left sign
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  Keep left (narrow version)
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  Stay in lane sign
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  Runaway vehicles only
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  Cyclists may use full lane
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  Slow vehicles with 5 or more following vehicles must use turn-out
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  Slow vehicles must turn out ahead
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  Slow vehicles must turn out
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  Keep right except to pass
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  Keep right except to pass, Indiana
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  Do not drive on shoulder
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  Do not pass on shoulder
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  No passing on shoulder, Delaware
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  Trucks keep right except left turns sign
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  No trucks left lane except left turns sign

R5 Series: Exclusionary

• Exclusionary Signs
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  Do Not Enter sign
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  No Entre, Puerto Rico
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  Wrong Way sign
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  Bicycle Wrong Way sign
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  Bike Path, No Automobiles, New York City
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  No Large Trucks
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  No Motorized Vehicles
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  No Commercial Vehicles
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  No Lugged Vehicles
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  No Bicycles
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  No Nonmotorized Traffic
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  No Motorcycles
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  No Pedestrian Crossing, Bicycles, or Motorcycles
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  No Pedestrian Crossing, Bicycles, or Motorcycles on Freeway
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  No Pedestrians or Bicycles
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  No Pedestrians
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  No Unauthorized Vehicles

R6 Series: One Way and Divided Highway

• One Way and Divided Highway
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  One way.
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  Transito (one way), Puerto Rico.
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  One way (rarely used)
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  Divided Highway.
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  Roundabout plaque
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  Begin one way
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  End one way

R7 Series: Parking

Permissive Parking

• Permissive Parking
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  Parking with time restrictions.
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  Parking with time restrictions, California.
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  Parking with time restrictions, New York City.
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  Parking with time and permit restrictions, Seattle.
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  Parking with time and permit restrictions, San Francisco.
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  2 hour parking all roads Town of Hempstead, New York State.
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  Parking with time restrictions, Maryland.
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No Parking

No parking signs indicate that loading or unloading there while temporarily stopped is permitted, but parking is not. 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.
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  No parking, California
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  No parking, New York
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  No parking, Pennsylvania
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  No parking with restrictions and localized, New York City
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  Don't even think of parking here, New York City
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  No parking tow zone, Chicago
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  No parking bus stop

No Standing

No standing signs indicate that stopping temporarily to load or unload passengers is allowed, while parking is not allowed. 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 time.
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  No standing any time, New York State.
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  No standing any time, New York City.
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  No standing cars towed away, Baltimore.
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  No standing bus stop, Philadelphia.
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  No standing, bus stop with bus route, New York City.
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  No standing with time restrictions, Washington, DC.
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  No standing with time restrictions, New York City.

No Stopping

No stopping signs are typically red on white.

• No Stopping
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  No stopping any time, New York State.
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  No stopping any time, New York City.
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  No stopping any time, Philadelphia.
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  No stopping any time, California.
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  No stopping anytime tow away, San Francisco.
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  No stops tow away zone, Seattle.
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  No stopping with time restrictions, New York State.
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  No standing except delivery trucks time restricted, New York City.

R8 Series: Parking and Emergency Restrictions

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.

• Parking and Emergency Restrictions
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  No parking on pavement.
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  No parking.
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  Emergency parking only.
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  No stopping except on shoulder.
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  Emergency stopping only.
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  Do not stop on tracks.
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  Tracks out of service.
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  Stop here when flashing.
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  Stop here when flashing.

R9 Series: Bicycles and Pedestrians

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
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  Walk on left facing traffic.
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  Cross only at cross walks.
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  No pedestrian crossing.
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  No hitch hiking.
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  Crosswalk signal instructions.
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  Bicycles left pedestrians right.
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  State law stop for stopped school bus, New York.
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  No equestrian crossing

R10 Series: Traffic Signal

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
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  Turning vehicles yield to pedestrians.
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  Traffic signal photo enforced, Delaware.
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  Traffic signal photo enforced, California.
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  Red light photo violation fine sign, California
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  Stop here on red, Pennsylvania.
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  No turn on red arrow, Maryland.
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  Bicycles to request green wait on line.

R11 Series: Road Closed

• Road Closed Signs
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  Road Closed sign
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  Road Closed Ahead sign
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  Bridge Out Ahead sign

R12 Series: Weight Limits

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
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  Weight Limit
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  Weight Limit, Puerto Rico
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  Axle Weight Limit
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  Truck Weight Limit
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  Weight Limit with per axle and gross
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  Weight Limit with truck symbols
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  Weight Limit with truck symbols, Puerto Rico

R13 Series: Weight Stations

The MUTCD's R13 series of signs is for weight station related signs. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD.

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  Weight station sign
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  Weight station next right sign
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  Weight station sign with right exit arrow

R14 Series: Truck Routes

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

R15 Series: Rail and Light Rail

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
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  Railroad crossing.
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  Railroad.

R16 Series: Seat Belts

The MUTCD's R16 series of signs is for seat belt related signs. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD.

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  Seat belt sign R16-1.
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  Fender bender crash area.

Other Local and State Series

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
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  Obey warning signs state law, Texas.
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  Don't block the box, New York City.
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  State law stop for stopped school bus, New York.
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  Speed enforced by aircraft sign, California.

Schools

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 as of 2009 requires school warning signs to have fluorescent yellow-green background color.

• Schools
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  School (also used for pedestrian crosswalk near schools) since 1998
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  Stop when children in crosswalk (Arizona)
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  Time of Day (plaque)
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  When Children are present (plaque)
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  School (plaque)
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  When Flashing (plaque)
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  School speed limit ahead
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  School Speed zone ahead (word legend)
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  School zone speed limit sign, Arizona
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  Day(s) of the week (plaque)
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  School speed limit when flashing
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  End school zone (usually under an R2 speed limit sign)
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  School bus stop ahead (since 2009)
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  School bus turn ahead
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  School bus turn ahead, Ohio

Warning

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 in 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.

W1/2 Series: Turns, Curves, Intersections

The MUTCD's W1/2 series of signs is for warning signs relating to curves, turns and intersections. As not all situations are covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD.

• Turns, Curves and Intersection
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  Sharp turn to the left
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  Sharp turn to the right
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  Curve to the left
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  Curve to the right
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  Reverse turns, first to the left
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  Reverse turns, first to the right
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  Reverse curves, first to the left
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  Reverse curves, first to the right
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  Winding road to the left
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  Winding road to the right
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  Winding levee road, California
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  Side road junction on a curve to the left
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  Side road junction on a curve to the right
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  Horizontal alignment/intersection on a curve to the left
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  Horizontal alignment/intersection on a curve to the right
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  Hairpin curve to the left
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  Hairpin curve to the right
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  Truck rollover warning to the left
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  Truck rollover warning to the right
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  Trucks rollover warning with speed advisory, Maryland
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  270 degree loop to the left
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  270 degree loop to the right
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  Pretzel loop, Wisconsin
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  One direction large arrow to the left.
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  One direction large arrow to the right
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  Two direction large arrow
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  Chevron alignment to the left
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  Chevron alignment to the right
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  Cross roads
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  Side road at a perpendicular angle to the left
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  Side road at a perpendicular angle to the right
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  Side road at an acute upper angle to the left
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  Side road at an acute upper angle to the right
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  Side road at an acute lower angle to the left
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  Side road at an acute lower angle to the right
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  T-shaped junction
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  Y-shaped junction
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  Offset roads first to the left
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  Offset roads first to the right
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  Offset roads, New York and Maryland
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  Double side roads to the left
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  Double side roads to the right
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  Circular intersection warning (traffic circle or roundabout)
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  Traffic circle, alternate

W3 Series: Advance Traffic Control

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
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  Stop ahead (since 1971).
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  Yield ahead (since 1971).
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  Traffic signal ahead (since 1961).
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  HAWK beacon ahead, Delaware.
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  New signal ahead, Michigan.
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  Be prepared to stop.
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  Speed zone ahead.
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  Draw bridge ahead
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  Ramp meter ahead
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  Ramp metered when flashing

W4 Series: Lanes and Merges

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
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  Merge to the left.
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  Merge to the right.
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  Merge to the center.
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  Left lane ends or road narrows.
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  Right lane ends or road narrows.
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  Added lane to the left.
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  Added lane to the right.
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  Entering merge to the left.
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  Entering merge to the right.
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  Entering added lane to the left.
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  Entering added lane to the right.
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  Thru traffic merge left, California.
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  One lane road or road narrows, New York State.
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  Single lane, New York State.
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  Lane drop ahead, Massachusetts

W5 Series: Road Width Restrictions

• Road Width Restrictions
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  Road Narrows, current MUTCD version
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  Narrow Bridge, current MUTCD version
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  Narrow Bridge, superseded, but still used in some states
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  One lane bridge
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  Ramp Narrows, current MUTCD version
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  Path Narrows, current MUTCD version
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  Narrow winding road, Forest Service USDA
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  Bikeway narrows

W6/7 Series: Divided Highways and Hills

The MUTCD's W6/7 series of signs is for warning signs relating to divided highways, hills, and grades. 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.

• Divided Highways and Hills
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  Divided highway begins (symbol)
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  Divided highway
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  Divided road
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  Divided highway ends (symbol)
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  Divided highway ends (word legend)
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  Divided road ends (word legend)
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  Two-way traffic
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  Pass road
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  Steep grade/hill
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  Hill
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  Steep grade/hill percentage
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  Use low gear (plaque)
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  Trucks use lower gear (plaque)
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  9% grade (plaque)
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  Next (distance) miles (plaque)
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  9% grade (distance) miles (plaque)
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  Runaway truck ramp (advance)
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  Runaway truck ramp (exit)
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  Truck escape ramp
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  Sand (plaque)
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  Gravel (plaque)
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  Paved (plaque)
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  Hill (bicycle)
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  Hill blocks view
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  Steep grade percentage sign, Idaho
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  Watch downhill speed, California

W8 Series: Pavement and Roadway Conditions

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
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  Rough road.
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  Bump.
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  Bumps, Minnesota and North Dakota.
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  Rumble strips, New York State.
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  Dip.
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  Slippery when wet.
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  Bicycle slippery when wet.
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  Bridge may be slippery, Pennsylvania.

• Rocks and Mud
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  Falling rocks, California.
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  Fallen rock, New York State
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  Falling rocks, Pennsylvania and Hawaii.
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  Falling rock, North Carolina.
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  Watch for rock, Idaho.
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  Rock slide area, California.
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  Slides, New York State.
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  Slide area, California.

• Wind, Fog, and Storms
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  Crosswinds, New York State.
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  Dangerous crosswinds, New Mexico.
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  High cross winds, Pennsylvania.
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  Frequent high winds, Idaho.
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  Gusty winds, Wisconsin.
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  Gusty winds area.
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  Fog area.
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  Occasional blinding dust storms sign, Idaho.
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  Severe storm area, Idaho.

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

• Flooding and Water Conditions
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  Flooded, California.
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  Subject to flooding, California.
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  Roadway subject to flooding, Pennsylvania.
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  Road floods during high tide, Hawaii.
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  Water on road, Delaware.

W9/10 Series: Lane Transitions

The MUTCD's W9/10 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
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  Lane ends (shorthand)
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  Merging traffic (through street)
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  Railroad Crossing ahead
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  Do not stop on tracks
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  Stop Here When Flashing
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  Railroad intersection warning
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  Skewed railroad crossing
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  Light rail crossing, California
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  Light rail crossing, Look both ways, California
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  Low ground clearance railroad crossing
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  Trains may exceed 80 mph
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  Cyclists Dismount To Cross Railroad Tracks, Hemet, California
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  No train horn warning

W11 Series: Advance Warnings and Crossings

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.

Emergency Vehicles

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
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  Fire Station.
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  Fire trucks entering when signal flashes sign, Wisconsin.
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  Emergency Vehicles sign, Delaware.
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  Texas Emergency Vehicles sign, Texas.

Children

The MUTCD specifies no children related signs in the W11 series. Several states have signs for situations as children at play as well as deaf and blind children. Some of these signs vary from state to state as there is no federal standard.

• Children
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  Children at play, New York State.
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  Deaf child area, New York State, and spots in Pennsylvania.
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  Deaf child, Delaware.
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  Hearing impaired child, Pennsylvania.
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  Deaf children near, California.
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  Blind child area sign, New York State.
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  Blind child, Delaware.
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  Autistic child, Ocean County, New Jersey

Bicycles

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
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  Bicycles.
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  Share the road, New York City.
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  Share the road, Pennsylvania.
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  Watch for bikes, Maryland.
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  Share the road, Maryland
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  Bike Lane, San Francisco.

Vehicles

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 vehicle crossing.
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  Motorcycle crossing, New York State.
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  ATV crossing, New York State.
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  Golf cart crossing, Ohio and other U.S. states.
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  Horse drawn vehicle ahead, Ohio and other U.S. states.
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  Tank crossing, Pennsylvania.
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  Truck crossing.
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  Watch for stopped trucks, Illinois.

Pedestrians, Transit, and Aviation

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
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  Pedestrians or pedestrian crossing.
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  Blind pedestrian crossing, Pennsylvania.
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  Hiking trail crossing.
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  Ferry crossing, Missouri.
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  Balloon launch area, Pennsylvania.
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  Low flying planes, New York.
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  Low flying aircraft, Delaware.
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  Low flying airplanes cross here sign, Wisconsin.

Animals

The MUTCD provides several signs in the W11 series dealing with animals. Several states have additional signs for other types of animals not covered by the MUTCD.

• Animals
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  Migrating bears, California
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  Duck crossing (Pennsylvania style)
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  Cattle crossing
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  Sheep crossing
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  Ram crossing
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  Deer crossing
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  Bear crossing
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  Donkey crossing
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  Wild horse crossing
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  Equestrian crossing

Driveways and Entrances

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
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  Hidden driveway, Pennsylvania.
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  Truck entrance, Delaware.
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  Plant entrance, Delaware.
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  Theatre exit sign, Wisconsin.
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  Hidden intersection, Delaware.

W12 Series: Low Clearances

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
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  Low clearance.
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  Metric low clearance.
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  Clearance.

W13 Series: Advisory Speeds

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
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  Speed advisory
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  Speed advisory warning sign, metric
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  Exit speed advisory warning sign
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  Exit speed advisory warning sign, metric
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  Turn curve exit speed advisory sign, Maryland
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  Ramp speed advisory warning sign
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  Ramp speed advisory warning sign, metric
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  Curve speed advisory warning sign
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  Curve speed advisory warning sign, metric
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  Loop exit speed advisory warning sign
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  Ramp exit speed advisory warning sign

W14 Series: Dead End Streets and No Passing Zones

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 street, California
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  Loop street, Pennsylvania
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  No thru street, Pennsylvania
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  No outlet sign
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  Dead end sign
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  Dead End sign, New York City
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  End sign, New York City
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  Road ends, Missouri
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  No passing zone
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  Unsafe to pass (Vermont)
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  No passing zone, Puerto Rico

W15 Series: Playgrounds

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
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  Playground.

W16 Series: Supplemental Plaques

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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  Share the road plaque
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  Next distance in feet
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  Distance in feet
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  Next distance in miles
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  Distance in miles
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  Next distance in feet
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  Steep hill plaque, Delaware.
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  Fire house (used in conjunction with graphic fire station sign), New York State, and Pennsylvania (which says "Fire Station").
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  New plaque
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  Traffic enforcement camera plaque
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  Notice plaque

W17 Series: Speed Humps

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
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  Speed Hump

W18 Series: No Traffic Signs

The MUTCD's W18 series of signs is for warning signs relating to the lack of traffic signs. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD.

• No Traffic Signs
• 
  No Traffic Signs

W19 Series: End of Controlled Access Highway

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

W20 Series: Road Ends

• Road Ends signs
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  Road Closed
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  Road Closed to Thru Traffic

W21 Series: Work Zones

• Work Zones
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  Road Work Next 5 Miles
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  Road Work Ends
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  Work Zone for Speed limit
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  Road work ahead
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  Road Closed Ahead
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  Road is closed 1000 ft. ahead
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  Workers ahead
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  Workers ahead (text)
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  Detour
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  End Detour
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  End(If a road work blocked road)

W22 Series: Blasting Zones

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

W23 Series: Slow Traffic

• Slow Traffic Signs
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  Slow traffic ahead
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  New traffic pattern ahead

W24 Series: Double Reverse Curves

• Double Reverse Curve Signs
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  Single Lane Shift Pair
• 
  Traffic shift right
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  Traffic shift left
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  Double Lane Shift Pair
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  Triple Lane Shift Pair
• 
  All lanes

W25 Series: Oncoming Traffic Has Extended Green

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.

• Oncoming Traffic Has Extended Green
• 
  Oncoming traffic has extended green
• 
  Oncoming traffic may have extended green

Miscellaneous

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 sign
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  Restricted weight bridge, New York State
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  Underpass, New York State
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  Freeway Entrance

Guide

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

Interchange signs

• Interchange Advance Guide Signs
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  Interchange Guide sign
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  Interchange Guide sign

• Interchange Exit Direction Signs
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  Interchange exit direction
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  Interchange exit direction, Maryland
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  Interchange exit direction, Virginia
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  Interchange exit direction, New York State
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  Exit number sign, right
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  Exit sign, right
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  Exit number sign with speed advisory
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  Exit gore sign, left
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  Mileage signs for highway routes, Colorado

Toll Road Signs

Chapter 2F of the MUTCD deals with signs for toll roads.

• Toll Road Signs
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  Toll road pass only
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  Toll road pass or HOV
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  Toll costs at intersections or HOV
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  MUTCD Conventional Toll Plaza advance sign
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  MUTCD Conventional Toll Plaza advance sign
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  Pay toll

• Service and Rest Area signs
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  Specific service signs for food
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  Rest area
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  Interstate oasis
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  Advanced services sign

Shield markers

• Guide Signs and Route Markers (Shields)
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  Single-digit interstate route shield
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  Two-digit interstate route shield
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  Three-digit interstate route shield
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  Single-digit interstate route shield, California
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  Three-digit interstate route shield, California
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  Four-digit interstate route shield, Hawaii
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  Off-Interstate Business Loop Route shield
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  Off-Interstate Business Spur route shield
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  Single-digit U.S. route shield
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  Two-digit U.S. route shield
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  Three-digit U.S. route shield (square variant)
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  Three-digit U.S. route shield
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  Single-digit state route shield
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  Two-digit state route shield
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  Three-digit state route shield (square variant)
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  Three-digit state route shield
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  Four-digit state route shield
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  Michigan State Trunkline single-digit shield
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  Michigan State Trunkline double-digit shield
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  Michigan State Trunkline triple-digit shield
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  Two-digit state highway shield, Oklahoma
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  Three-digit state highway shield, Oklahoma
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  Two-digit state route shield, South Carolina
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  Three-digit state highway shield, South Carolina
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  Single-digit U.S. route shield, cutout variant
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  Two-digit U.S. route shield, cutout variant
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  Three-digit U.S. route shield, cutout variant
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  Historic Route, U.S. Highway shield, California
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  Two-digit state route shield, Alabama
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  Three-digit state route shield, Alabama
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  Two-digit state highway shield uses a sunflower, Kansas
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  Three-digit state highway shield uses a sunflower, Kansas
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  Single-digit state highway shield, Arkansas
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  Two-digit state highway shield, Arkansas
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  Three-digit state highway shield, Arkansas
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  Four-digit state highway shield, Arkansas
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  Primary route sign, Tennessee
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  Secondary route sign, Tennessee
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  Two-digit state highway shield uses a keystone, Pennsylvania
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  Three-digit state highway shield uses a keystone, Pennsylvania
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  Single-digit state route shield, New York
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  Two-digit state route shield, New York
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  Three-digit state route shield, New York
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  Four-digit state route shield, New York
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  Reference route marker, New York
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  Two-digit state route shield, Ohio
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  Three-digit state route shield, Ohio
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  Two-digit state route shield, California
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  Three-digit state route shield, California
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  Single-digit state route shield, Georgia
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  Two-digit state route shield, Georgia
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  Three-digit state route shield, Georgia
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  Three-digit state route with toll shield, Florida
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  Single-digit state highway shield, Florida
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  Two-digit state highway shield, Florida
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  Three-digit state highway shield, Florida
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  Four-digit state route shield, Florida
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  Two-digit county route shield
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  Three-digit county route shield, New Jersey
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  Farm-to-market road shield, Texas
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  Missouri supplemental route shield
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  Brooklyn Battery Tunnel shield
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  Queens-Midtown Tunnel shield
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  New Jersey Turnpike shield
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  Garden State Parkway Shield
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  Ohio Turnpike shield
• 
  Dallas North Tollway shield
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  Eisenhower Interstate System sign
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  Palisades Interstate Parkway shield
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  New York State Thruway shield

Note: State markers are illustrative examples; all states may select their own marker shapes or use the default circle For more route shields go to [2] archive copy at the Wayback Machine.

Street Signs

• Street Signs
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  Street sign, MUTCD D-3.
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  Street sign, MUTCD D-3.
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  NYC Broadway street sign.
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  NYC street sign.
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  NYC Midtown Manhattan street sign.
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  NYC Historic district street sign.
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  Chicago Street Sign.
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  Boston street sign.
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  Washington, DC street sign.
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  Philadelphia street sign.
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  Hoboken street sign.
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  Los Angeles street sign.

For more information about highway shields by Kendrick archive copy at the Wayback Machine and AARoads Shield Gallery.

Hospital

• 
  Hospital ahead
• 
  Trauma center

Library

• 
  Library ahead

Airport

• 
  Airport ahead

General information

• 
  Traffic Signal Speed
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  State Line
• 
  County Line
• 
  Brazos River
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  Bus Station
• 
  Train Station
• 
  Recycling Collection Center
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  Light Rail Station

Motorist services

• 
  Telephone
• 
  Camping
• 
  Trailer camping
• 
  Litter container
• 
  Handicapped accessible
• 
  Gas
• 
  Food
• 
  Lodging
• 
  General information
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  Diesel fuel
• 
  Alternative fuel (CNG)
• 
  Electric vehicle charging
• 
  Alternative fuel (E85)
• 
  RV sanitary station
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  Ambulance symbol
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  Police
• 
  Propane gas
• 
  Truck parking
• 
  Pharmacy
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  Telecommunication
• 
  Wireless internet
• 
  Adopt A Highway Sign, Pennsylvania

Bump

• 
  Standard bump sign
• 
  Bumps sign used in Minnesota and North Dakota.

Non Compliant to MUTCD Signs

There are many signs that are non-compliant to MUTCD and/or state MUTCD standards seen in actual use on public roads and more often on semi-public roads such as shopping centers and parking lots.

• Non Compliant vs Compliant Signs
• 
  Non-standard US 20 West sign, Waltham Center, MA.
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  Standard US 20 West signs.
• 
  No parking sign with permissive parking green color, Glenside PA.
• 
  Standard no parking sign.
• 
  Greene County Route 16 sign in Catskill / Adirondack colors, Hunter, NY.
• 
  Standard Greene County Route 16 sign
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  Blue stop sign, Hawaii
• 
  Standard stop sign
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  Warning sign at the intersection between Interstate AVE, and Thomson Street, Portland Oregon [1].

Superseded signs

These signs have been superseded, but can still be seen in some places.

• 
  School (1948-1971)
• 
  School (1971-2009)
• 
  School (Plaque)
• 
  School crossing (1961-1971)
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  School bus stop ahead (1971-2009)
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  School bus stop ahead (1998-2009)
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  School Speed Limit
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  All Year (Plaque)
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  Road work (1927-1930)
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  Roundabout
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  Stop ahead (1948-2009)
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  Yield ahead (1948-2009)
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  Signal Ahead (1961-2009)
• 
  Merging traffic (1961-1971)
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  Slippery when wet (1948-1971)
• 
  Slow
• 
  Stop (1927-1935)
• 
  Stop (1927-1930)
• 
  Stop (1927-1930)
• 
  Stop (1927-1930)
• 
  Stop (1927-1930)
• 
  Stop (1927-1930)
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  Stop at through road intersection (1927-1930)
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  Stop (1927-1930)
• 
  Stop (1930-1935)
• 
  Stop (1930-1935)
• 
  Stop (1930-1935)
• 
  Stop (1930-1935)
• 
  Stop (1930-1935)
• 
  Stop (1930-1935)
• 
  Stop for trams (1930-1935)
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  Stop (1935-1941)
• 
  Stop (1941-1954)
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  Yield, prior to 1954
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  Yield (1954-1961)
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  Yield (1961-1971)
• 
• 
• 
  Reduced Speed Ahead Sign, Pennsylvania (1971-2006)
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  Except Right Turn Sign, Still commonly seen, Pennsylvania (1971-2006)
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  Oncoming Traffic Does Not Stop, Still commonly seen, Pennsylvania (1979-2006)
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  Oncoming Traffic Does Not Stop, Rare Red Variant, Still commonly seen, Pennsylvania (1991-2006)
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  No right turn (1948-1971)
• 
  No left turn (1948-1971)
• 
  No U-turns (1948-1971)
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  Do Not Enter (1948-1971)
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  Narrow bridge (1978-2003)
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  Divided highway (1948-2009)
• 
  Divided road (1948-2009)
• 
  Divided highway ends (1948-2009)
• 
  Pavement ends (1978-2000)
• 
  Slippery when wet, as of 1978
• 
  Distances to towns and cities ahead