MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)

Section 6K.06 — Drums

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 6K.06. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.

Section 6K.06 Drums Standard: 01 Drums (see Figure 6K-1 ) used for road user warning or channelization shall be constructed of lightweight, deformable materials. They shall be a minimum of 36 inches in height and have at least an 18-inch minimum width regardless of orientation. Metal drums shall not be used. The markings on drums shall be horizontal, circumferential, alternating orange and white retroreflective stripes 4 to 6 inches wide. Each drum shall have a minimum of two orange and two white stripes with the top stripe being orange. Any non-retroreflectorized spaces between the…

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