MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)

Section 2K.03 — Style and Size of Lettering

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 2K.03. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.

Section 2K.03 Style and Size of Lettering Guidance: 01 All letters and numbers on tourist-oriented directional signs, except on the business identification sign panels, should be upper-case and at least 6 inches in height. Any legend on a business identification sign panel should be proportional to the size of the business identification sign panel. Standard: 02 Design standards for letters, numerals, and spacing shall be as provided in the “Standard Highway Signs” publication (see Section 1A.05).Figure 2K-1. Examples of Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs INTERSECTION APPROACH SIGN…

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