MUTCD M4-14P: BEGIN Auxiliary Plaque
The M4-14P sign is covered in Section 2D.23 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
- Option · Permitted (may)The BEGIN (M4-14P) auxiliary plaque (see Figure 2D-5 ) may be used where a route begins, usually at a junction with another route.
- Standard · Required (shall)If used, the BEGIN auxiliary plaque shall be mounted at the top of the first Confirming assembly (see Section 2D.33) for the route that is beginning.
Placement and mounting
- Standard · Required (shall)If a Cardinal Direction auxiliary plaque is also included in the assembly, the BEGIN auxiliary plaque shall be mounted directly above the Cardinal Direction auxiliary plaque.
Where to read the rest
- Full text: MUTCD Section 2D.23: BEGIN Auxiliary Plaque
- 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
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.