MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)

Section 2B.18 — STOP Sign or YIELD Sign Placement

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 2B.18. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.

Section 2B.18 STOP Sign or YIELD Sign Placement Standard: 01 The STOP or YIELD sign shall be installed on the near side of the intersection on the right-hand side of the approach to which it applies. When the STOP or YIELD sign is installed at this required location and the sign visibility is restricted, a Stop Ahead sign (see Section 2C.35) shall be installed in advance of the STOP sign or a Yield Ahead sign (see Section 2C.35) shall be installed in advance of the YIELD sign. 02 The STOP or YIELD sign shall be located as close as practicable to the intersection it regulates, while optimizing…

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