MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)
Section 2E.08 — General
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 2E.08. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.
Section 2E.08 General Support: 01 Effective signs are legible to road users approaching them, and are readable and comprehensible in the viewing time provided to permit proper responses. Desired design characteristics include: (a) long visibility distances; (b) large lettering, symbols, and arrows; and (c) short legends.
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