MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)
Section 2C.29 — Shoulder Signs (W8-4, W8-9, W8-17, W8-23, and W8-25)
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 2C.29. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.
Section 2C.29 Shoulder Signs (W8-4, W8-9, W8-17, W8-23, and W8-25) Option: 01 The SOFT SHOULDER (W8-4) sign (see Figure 2C-7 ) may be used to warn of a soft shoulder condition. 02 The LOW SHOULDER (W8-9) sign (see Figure 2C-7 ) may be used to warn of a shoulder condition where there is an elevation difference of 3 inches or less between the shoulder and the travel lane.Guidance: 03 The Shoulder Drop Off (W8-17) sign (see Figure 2C-7 ) should be used where an unprotected shoulder drop- off, adjacent to the travel lane, exceeds 3 inches in depth for a significant continuous length along the…
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