MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)
Section 2D.54 — Emergency and Slow Vehicle Turn-Out Signs (D17-5 through D17-7)
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 2D.54. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.
Section 2D.54 Emergency and Slow Vehicle Turn-Out Signs (D17-5 through D17-7) Guidance: 01 If an emergency turn-out area has been provided where a shoulder is not available for emergency stopping or where there is part-time shoulder use by traffic (see Section 2G.23), Emergency Turn-Out signs should be installed. The Advance Emergency Turn-Out Advance (D17-5) sign (see Figure 2D-28 ) should be installed between ¼ mile and 500 feet in advance of the turn-out area. The Emergency Turn-Out Directional (D17-6) sign (see Figure 2D-28 ) should be installed near the beginning of the turn-out area. 02…
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