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2009 Edition Part 2 Figure 2G-1. Preferential Lane Regulatory Signs and Plaques (Sheet 1 of 2)

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Figure 2G-1. Preferential Lane Regulatory Signs and Plaques (Sheet 1 of 2)

This figure shows 30 examples of preferential lane regulatory signs and plaques on two sheets.

Sheet 1 shows 16 examples of post-mounted preferential lane signs and plaques.

The following notes are shown at the bottom of the page:

  1. The minimum vehicle occupancy requirement may vary for each facility (such as 2+, 3+, 4+).
  2. The occupancy requirement may be added to the first line of the R3-12a, R3-12b, R3-12c, and R3-12d signs.
  3. Some of the legends shown on these signs are for example purposes only. The specific legend for a particular application should be based upon local conditions, ordinances, and State statutes.

R3-10 is shown as a vertical rectangular white sign with a black border and legend. The top third of the sign is shown as a black panel with a white diamond outline symbol centered horizontally. This panel is shown above the words "HOV 2+ ONLY 2 OR MORE PERSONS PER VEHICLE" on four lines.

R3-10a is shown as a vertical rectangular white sign with a black border and legend. The top third of the sign is shown as a black panel with a white diamond outline symbol centered horizontally. This panel is above the words "INHERENTLY LOW EMISSION VEHICLES ALLOWED" on five lines.

R3-11 is shown as a vertical rectangular white sign with a black border and legend. The top third of the sign is shown as a black panel with a white diamond outline symbol centered horizontally. This panel is shown above the words "HOV 2+ ONLY" in large letters on two lines above the words "6 AM – 9 AM MON – FRI" on the next two lines.

R3-11a is shown as the same as R3-11 except the diamond symbol is shown left aligned and the words "LEFT LANE" in white are shown to the right of the diamond.

R3-11b is shown as a vertical rectangular white sign with a black border and legend. The top third of the sign is shown as a black panel with the words "RIGHT LANE" in white on two lines. This panel is shown above the words "BUSES ONLY" in large letters on two lines above the words "6 AM – 9 AM MON – FRI" on the next two lines.

R3-11c is shown as a vertical rectangular white sign with a black border and legend. The top third of the sign is shown as a black panel with a white diamond outline symbol centered horizontally. This panel is above the words "HOV 2+ ONLY" in large letters on two lines above the words "24 HOURS."

R3-11P is shown as a horizontal rectangular white plaque with a black border and the words "MOTORCYCLES ALLOWED" in black on two lines.

R3-12 is shown as a vertical rectangular white sign with a black border and legend. The top third of the sign is shown as a black panel with a white diamond outline symbol centered horizontally. This panel is above the words "HOV 2+ LANE AHEAD" on two lines.

R3-12a is shown as a vertical rectangular white sign with a black border and legend. The top third of the sign is shown as a black panel with a white diamond outline symbol centered horizontally. This panel is above the words "HOV LANE ENDS" on three lines.

R3-12b is shown as a vertical rectangular white sign with a black border and legend. The top third of the sign is shown as a black panel with a white diamond outline symbol centered horizontally. This panel is above the words "HOV LANE" on two lines above the words "ENDS 1/2 MILE" in smaller letters on two lines.

R3-12c is shown as a vertical rectangular white sign with a black border and legend. The top third of the sign is shown as a black panel with a white diamond outline symbol centered horizontally. This panel is above the words "HOV RESTRICTION ENDS" on three lines.

R3-12d is shown as a vertical rectangular white sign with a black border and legend. The top third of the sign is shown as a black panel with a white diamond outline symbol centered horizontally. This panel is above the words "HOV RESTRICTION" on two lines above the words "ENDS 1/2 MILE" in smaller letters on two lines.

R3-12e is shown as a vertical rectangular white sign with a black border and legend. The top third of the sign is shown as a black panel with a white diamond outline symbol left aligned and the words "LEFT LANE" in white are shown to the right of the diamond. This panel is above the words "HOV 2+ ONLY 1/2 MILE" on three lines.

R3-12f is shown as a vertical rectangular white sign with a black border and the words "BUS LANE AHEAD" in black on three lines.

R3-12g is shown as a vertical rectangular white sign with a black border and the words "BUS LANE ENDS" in black on three lines.

R3-12h is shown as a vertical rectangular white sign with a black border and the words "BUS LANE ENDS 1/2 MILE" in black on four lines.

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