MUTCD W16-15P: NEW Plaque
The W16-15P sign is covered in Section 2C.60 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)A NEW (W16-15P) plaque (see Figure 2C-16 ) may be mounted above a regulatory sign when a new regulation takes effect in order to alert road users to the new traffic regulation. A NEW plaque may also be mounted above an advance warning sign (such as a Signal Ahead sign for a newly-installed traffic control signal) for a warning of a new traffic condition .
- Guidance · Recommended (should)The NEW plaque should be removed no later than 6 months after it was installed.
Where to read the rest
- Full text: MUTCD Section 2C.60: NEW Plaque
- Minimum sign sizes by roadway type are in the size section for this chapter: Section 2C.03
- 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.