MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)

Section 2L.08 — Permanently-Located Changeable Message Signs

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

Section 2L.08 Permanently-Located Changeable Message Signs Support: 01 Careful consideration of CMS installation location is important to having a safe and effective message, taking into account several factors. CMS message length and complexity will vary and often include two-phase displays, all of which might require longer glance times by motorists than would be required for conventional sign messages. 02 Permanently-located CMS are generally used on higher-speed, multi-lane facilities with high traffic volumes where more time might be required to properly respond to a message, such as by…

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