MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)

Section 4M.02 — Design of Emergency-Vehicle Traffic Control Signals

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 4M.02. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.

Section 4M.02 Design of Emergency-Vehicle Traffic Control Signals Standard: 01 Except as otherwise provided in this Section, an emergency-vehicle traffic control signal shall meet the requirements of this Manual. 02 An Emergency Vehicle (W11-8) sign (see Section 2C.54) with an EMERGENCY SIGNAL AHEAD (W11-12P) supplemental plaque shall be placed in advance of all emergency-vehicle traffic control signals. If a Warning Beacon is installed to supplement the W11-8 sign, the design and location of the beacon shall comply with the Standards of Sections 4S.01 and 4S.03. Guidance: 03 At least one of…

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