MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)

Section 2A.09 — Symbols

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 2A.09. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.

Section 2A.09 Symbols Standard: 01 Symbol designs shall in all cases be unmistakably similar to those shown in this Manual and in the “Standard Highway Signs” publication (see Secti on 1A.05). Option: 02 Although most standard symbols are oriented facing left, mirror images of these symbols may be used where the reverse orientation might better convey to road users a direction of movement. Support: 03 New symbol designs are adopted by the Federal Highway Administration based on research evaluations to determine road user comprehension, sign conspicuity, and sign l egibility. Option: 04 State…

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