MUTCD D17-5: Emergency and Slow Vehicle Turn-Out Signs

The D17-5 sign is covered in Section 2D.54 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition. Below are the provisions from that section that describe when the sign is used and how it is placed.

What it means and when it is used

• Guidance · Recommended (should)
  If an emergency turn-out area has been provided where a shoulder is not available for emergency stopping or where there is part-time shoulder use by traffic (see Section 2G.23), Emergency Turn-Out signs should be installed. The Advance Emergency Turn-Out Advance (D17-5) sign (see Figure 2D-28 ) should be installed between ¼ mile and 500 feet in advance of the turn-out area. The Emergency Turn-Out Directional (D17-6)…
• Guidance · Recommended (should)
  If a slow vehicle turn-out area has been provided for slow-moving traffic, an Advance Slow Vehicle Turn-Out (D17-7) sign (see Figure 2D-28 ) should be installed in advance of the turn-out area.

Where to read the rest

• Full text: MUTCD Section 2D.54: Emergency and Slow Vehicle Turn-Out Signs
• Minimum sign sizes by roadway type are in the size section for this chapter: Section 2D.05
• Mounting height, lateral offset and retroreflectivity for any sign: MUTCD sign placement guide

Related signs in Section 2D.54