MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)
Section 6D.02 — STOP/SLOW Paddle for Hand-Signaling
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 6D.02. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.
Section 6D.02 STOP/SLOW Paddle for Hand-Signaling Guidance: 01 The STOP/SLOW paddle (see Figure 6D-1 and Table 6G-1) should be the primary and preferred hand- signaling device because the STOP/SLOW paddle gives road users more positive guidance than red flags. Standard: 02 The STOP/SLOW paddle (R1-1 and W20-8) shall have an octagonal shape on a rigid handle. When used at night, the STOP/SLOW paddle shall be retroreflectorized.Option 03 A STOP/STOP or a SLOW/SLOW paddle may be used in certain situations (see Section 6D.05), provided the device meets the size and shape requirements for the…
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