MUTCD D5-16: Chain-Up Area Signs
The D5-16 sign is covered in Section 2I.07 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 area has been provided for drivers to pull off of the roadway to install chains on their tires, a Chain-Up Area Advance (D5-15) sign (see Figure 2I-6 ) should be installed in advance of the chain-up area, and a D5-16 sign (see Figure 2I-6 ) should be placed at the entrance to the chain-up area.
Where to read the rest
- Full text: MUTCD Section 2I.07: Chain-Up Area Signs
- Mounting height, lateral offset and retroreflectivity for any sign: MUTCD sign placement guide
Related signs in Section 2I.07
Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (Federal Highway Administration, December 2023, public domain). Excerpts are shortened and shown out of context; read the full section before specifying a sign. Your state may still be operating under the 2009 edition or a state supplement. Official manual: mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov.