MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)

Section 2D.06 — Amount of Legend

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 2D.06. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.

Section 2D.06 Amount of Legend Support: 01 The longer the legend on a guide sign, the longer it will take road users to recognize and comprehend it, regardless of letter size. Guidance: 02 Except where otherwise provided in this Manual, guide signs should be limited to no more than three lines of destinations, which include place names, route numbers, street names, and cardinal directions. Where two or more signs are included in the same overhead display, the amount of legend should be further minimized. Where appropriate, a distance message or action information, such as an exit number, NEXT…

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