MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)
Section 2E.05 — Characteristics of Rural Signing
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 2E.05. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.
Section 2E.05 Characteristics of Rural Signing Support: 01 Rural areas ordinarily have greater distances between interchanges, which permits adequate spacing for the sequences of signs on the approach to and departure from each interchange. However, the absence of traffic in adjoining lanes and on entering or exiting ramps often adds monotony or inattention to rural driving. This increases the importance of signs that call for decisions or actions. Guidance: 02 Where there are long distances between interchanges and the alignment is relatively unchanging, signs should be positioned for their…
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