MUTCD W10-14aP: Next Crossing Plaques
The W10-14aP sign is covered in Section 8B.24 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 NEXT CROSSING (W10-14P) plaque (see Figure 8B-4) may be mounted below the Low Ground Clearance (W10-5) sign (see Section 8B.16) or Skewed Crossing (W10-12) sign to indicate to a road user that the warning is associated with the next grade crossing. This plaque may be used where multiple grade crossings exist in close proximity to one another.
- Option · Permitted (may)Where recommended by a Diagnostic Team, the USE NEXT CROSSING (W10-14aP) plaque (see Figure 8B-4 ) may be mounted below the Low Ground Clearance (W10-5) sign (see Section 8B.16) to advise a road user with a low clearance load to use the crossing after the upcoming crossing to avoid encountering a low ground clearance situation.
Where to read the rest
- Full text: MUTCD Section 8B.24: Next Crossing Plaques
- Mounting height, lateral offset and retroreflectivity for any sign: MUTCD sign placement guide
Related signs in Section 8B.24
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.