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Figure 2B-4. Intersection Lane Control Signs

This figure shows 15 intersection lane control signs.

R3-5 is shown as a vertical rectangular white sign with a black border and legend. A vertical black arrow is shown curving up and to the left above the word "ONLY."

R3-5a is shown as a vertical rectangular white sign with a black border and legend. A vertical black arrow is shown pointing upward above the word "ONLY."

R3-6 is shown as a vertical rectangular white sign with a black border and legend. A vertical black arrow is shown with two arrowheads: one pointing upward and one on the left curving up and to the left. To the right of this sign, the word "OR" is shown to the left of the same sign with the addition of the word "OK" above the curving arrowhead on the left.

R3-7 is shown as a square white sign with a black border and legend. The words "LEFT LANE" are shown on the top line, the word "MUST" in large letters on the middle line, and the words "TURN LEFT" on the bottom line.

R3-5b is shown as a horizontal rectangular white supplemental plaque with a black border and the words "LEFT LANE" in black.

R3-5c is shown as a horizontal rectangular white supplemental plaque with a black border and the words "HOV 2+" in black. An asterisk is shown to the left of the caption "R3-5c." A note indicates that the asterisk means "The diamond symbol may be used instead of the word message "HOV." The minimum vehicle occupancy level may vary, such as 2+, 3+, 4+. The words "LANE" or "ONLY" may be used with this sign when appropriate."

R3-5d is shown as a horizontal rectangular white supplemental plaque with a black border and the words "TAXI LANE" in black.

R3-5e is shown as a horizontal rectangular white supplemental plaque with a black border and the words "CENTER LANE" in black.

R3-5f is shown as a horizontal rectangular white supplemental plaque with a black border and the words "RIGHT LANE" in black.

R3-5g is shown as a horizontal rectangular white supplemental plaque with a black border and the words "BUS LANE" in black.

R3-8 is shown as a square white sign with a black border and legend. On the left half of the sign, a vertical black arrow is shown curving up and to the left above the word "ONLY." A short black vertical line is shown to its right. On the right half of the sign, a vertical black arrow is shown with two arrowheads: one pointing upward and one on the left curving up and to the left. To the right of this sign, the word "OR" is shown to the left of the same sign with the addition of the word "OK" below the two-headed arrow on the right.

R3-8a is shown as a horizontal rectangular white sign with a black border and legend. On the left third of the sign, a vertical black arrow is shown curving up and to the left above the word "ONLY." A short black vertical line is shown to its right. On the middle third of the sign, a vertical black arrow is shown with two arrowheads: one pointing upward and one on the left curving up and to the left. A short black vertical line is shown to its right. On the right third of the sign, a vertical black arrow is shown curving up and to the right above the word "ONLY." A horizontal rectangular white supplemental plaque with a black border and the words "HOV 2+" in black is shown mounted above the sign and aligned with the right edge.

R3-8b is shown as a horizontal rectangular white sign with a black border and legend. On the left third of the sign, a vertical black arrow is shown curving up and to the left above the word "ONLY." A short black vertical line is shown to its right. On the middle third of the sign, a vertical black arrow is shown pointing upward above the word "ONLY." A short black vertical line is shown to its right. On the right third of the sign, a vertical black arrow is shown curving up and to the right above the word "ONLY."

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