MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)
Section 2A.08 — Word Messages
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 2A.08. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.
Section 2A.08 Word Messages Standard: 01 Except as otherwise provided in this Manual, all word messages shall be aligned horizontally across a sign, reading left to right. 02 Except as provided in Section 2A.04, all word messages shall use standard wording as shown in this Manual and in the “Standard Highway Signs” publication (see Section 1A.05). 03 All sign lettering, numerals, and other characters shall be of the Standard Alphabets as provided in the “Standard Highway Signs” publication (see Section 1A.05), unless otherwise provided in th is Manual. 04 The sign lettering for names of…
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