MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)

Section 2D.08 — Arrows

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 2D.08. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.

Section 2D.08 Arrows Support: 01 Arrows are used for lane assignment and to indicate the direction toward designated routes or destinations. Figure 2D-3 shows the various standard arrow designs that have been approved for use on guide signs. Detailed drawings are shown for these arrows in the “Standard Highway Signs” publication (see Section 1A.05). Standard: 02 Except for Overhead Arrow-per- Lane signs (see Section 2D.37), on overhead signs where it is desirable to indicate a lane to be followed, a down arrow shall be positioned over the approximate center of the lane and shall point…

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