MUTCD R6-3: Divided Highway Crossing Signs

The R6-3 sign is covered in Section 2B.50 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

• Standard · Required (shall)
  On unsignalized minor-street approaches from which both left turns and right turns are permitted onto a divided highway at a crossing that functions as two separate intersections (see Section 2A.23), except as provided in Paragraph 2 of this Section, a Divided Highway Crossing (R6-3 or R6-3a) sign (see Figure 2B-13 ) shall be used to advise road users that they are approaching an intersection with a divided highway…
• Option · Permitted (may)
  If the divided highway has a traffic volume of less than 400 AADT and a speed limit of 25 mph or less, at a crossing that functions as two separate intersections, the Divided Highway Crossing signs facing the unsignalized minor-street approaches may be omitted.

Placement and mounting

• Standard · Required (shall)
  The Divided Highway Crossing sign shall be located on the near right corner of the intersection, mounted beneath a STOP or YIELD sign or on a separate support.
• Option · Permitted (may)
  An additional Divided Highway Crossing sign may be installed on the left-hand side of the approach to supplement the Divided Highway Crossing sign on the near right corner of the intersection.Legend Direction of travel OptionalRequired per Section 2B.50; however, the sign is optional if the divided highway has an AADT of less than 400 and a speed limit of 25 mph or less Vehicle path of left turn (see Section 2A.23)OR…

Where to read the rest

• Full text: MUTCD Section 2B.50: Divided Highway Crossing Signs
• Minimum sign sizes by roadway type are in the size section for this chapter: Section 2B.03
• Mounting height, lateral offset and retroreflectivity for any sign: MUTCD sign placement guide

Related signs in Section 2B.50