Part 2. Signs

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PART 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 2A.	GENERAL

Section 2A.01	Function and Purpose of Signs
Section 2A.02	Definitions
Section 2A.03	Standardization of Application
Section 2A.04	Excessive Use of Signs
Section 2A.05	Classification of Signs
Section 2A.06	Design of Signs
Section 2A.07	Changeable Message Signs
Section 2A.08	Retroreflectivity and Illumination
Section 2A.09	Minimum Retroreflectivity Levels
Section 2A.10	Shapes
Section 2A.11	Sign Colors
Section 2A.12	Dimensions
Section 2A.13	Symbols
Section 2A.14	Word Messages
Section 2A.15	Sign Borders
Section 2A.16	Standardization of Location
Section 2A.17	Overhead Sign Installations
Section 2A.18	Mounting Height
Section 2A.19	Lateral Offset
Section 2A.20	Orientation
Section 2A.21	Posts and Mountings
Section 2A.22	Maintenance
Section 2A.23	Median Opening Treatments for Divided Highways with Wide Medians

CHAPTER 2B.	REGULATORY SIGNS
Section 2B.01	Application of Regulatory Signs
Section 2B.02	Design of Regulatory Signs
Section 2B.03	Size of Regulatory Signs
Section 2B.04	STOP Sign (R1-1)
Section 2B.05	STOP Sign Applications
Section 2B.06	STOP Sign Placement
Section 2B.07	Multiway Stop Applications
Section 2B.08	YIELD Sign (R1-2)
Section 2B.09	YIELD Sign Applications
Section 2B.10	YIELD Sign Placement
Section 2B.11	Yield Here To Pedestrian Signs (R1-5, R1-5a)
Section 2B.12	In-Street Pedestrian Crossing Signs (R1-6, R1-6a)
Section 2B.13	Speed Limit Sign (R2-1)
Section 2B.14	Truck Speed Limit Sign (R2-2)
Section 2B.15	Night Speed Limit Sign (R2-3)
Section 2B.16	Minimum Speed Limit Sign (R2-4)
Section 2B.17	FINES HIGHER Plaque (R2-6)
Section 2B.18	Location of Speed Limit Signs
Section 2B.19	Turn Prohibition Signs (R3-1 through R3-4, and R3-18)
Section 2B.20	Intersection Lane Control Signs (R3-5 through R3-8)
Section 2B.21	Mandatory Movement Lane Control Signs (R3-5, R3-5a, and R3-7)
Section 2B.22	Optional Movement Lane Control Sign (R3-6)
Section 2B.23	Advance Intersection Lane Control Signs (R3-8 Series)
Section 2B.24	Two-Way Left Turn Only Signs (R3-9a, R3-9b)
Section 2B.25	Reversible Lane Control Signs (R3-9d, R3-9f through R3-9i)
Section 2B.26	Preferential Only Lane Signs (R3-10 through R3-15)
Section 2B.27	Preferential Only Lanes for High-Occupancy Vehicles (HOVs)
Section 2B.28	Preferential Only Lane Sign Applications and Placement
Section 2B.29	DO NOT PASS Sign (R4-1)
Section 2B.30	PASS WITH CARE Sign (R4-2)
Section 2B.31	SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT Sign (R4-3)
Section 2B.32	Slow Moving Traffic Lane Signs (R4-5, R4-6)
Section 2B.33	Keep Right and Keep Left Signs (R4-7, R4-8)
Section 2B.34	DO NOT ENTER Sign (R5-1)
Section 2B.35	WRONG WAY Sign (R5-1a)
Section 2B.36	Selective Exclusion Signs
Section 2B.37	ONE WAY Signs (R6-1, R6-2)
Section 2B.38	Divided Highway Crossing Signs (R6-3, R6-3a)
Section 2B.39	Parking, Standing, and Stopping Signs (R7 and R8 Series)
Section 2B.40	Design of Parking, Standing, and Stopping Signs
Section 2B.41	Placement of Parking, Stopping, and Standing Signs
Section 2B.42	Emergency Restriction Signs (R8-4, R8-7, R8-8)
Section 2B.43	WALK ON LEFT FACING TRAFFIC and No Hitchhiking Signs (R9-1, R9-4, R9-4a)
Section 2B.44	Pedestrian Crossing Signs (R9-2, R9-3)
Section 2B.45	Traffic Signal Signs (R10-1 through R10-21)
Section 2B.46	Photo Enforced Signs (R10-18, R10-19)
Section 2B.47	KEEP OFF MEDIAN Sign (R11-1)
Section 2B.48	ROAD CLOSED Sign (R11-2) and LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY Signs (R11-3 Series, R11-4)
Section 2B.49	Weight Limit Signs (R12-1 through R12-5)
Section 2B.50	Weigh Station Signs (R13 Series)
Section 2B.51	TRUCK ROUTE Sign (R14-1)
Section 2B.52	Hazardous Material Signs (R14-2, R14-3)
Section 2B.53	National Network Signs (R14-4, R14-5)
Section 2B.54	Other Regulatory Signs

CHAPTER 2C.	WARNING SIGNS
Section 2C.01	Function of Warning Signs
Section 2C.02	Application of Warning Signs
Section 2C.03	Design of Warning Signs
Section 2C.04	Size of Warning Signs
Section 2C.05	Placement of Warning Signs
Section 2C.06	Horizontal Alignment Signs (W1-1 through W1-5, W1-11, W1-15)
Section 2C.07	Combination Horizontal Alignment/Advisory Speed Signs (W1-1a, W1-2a)
Section 2C.08	Combination Horizontal Alignment/Intersection Sign (W1-10)
Section 2C.09	One-Direction Large Arrow Sign (W1-6)
Section 2C.10	Chevron Alignment Sign (W1-8)
Section 2C.11	Truck Rollover Warning Sign (W1-13)
Section 2C.12	Hill Signs (W7-1, W7-1a, W7-1b)
Section 2C.13	Truck Escape Ramp Signs (W7-4 Series)
Section 2C.14	HILL BLOCKS VIEW Sign (W7-6)
Section 2C.15	ROAD NARROWS Sign (W5-1)
Section 2C.16	NARROW BRIDGE Sign (W5-2)
Section 2C.17	ONE LANE BRIDGE Sign (W5-3)
Section 2C.18	Divided Highway (Road) Sign (W6-1)
Section 2C.19	Divided Highway (Road) Ends Sign (W6-2)
Section 2C.20	Double Arrow Sign (W12-1)
Section 2C.21	DEAD END/NO OUTLET Signs (W14-1,W14-1a, W14-2, W14-2a)
Section 2C.22	Low Clearance Signs (W12-2 and W12-2p)
Section 2C.23	BUMP and DIP Signs (W8-1, W8-2)
Section 2C.24	SPEED HUMP Sign (W17-1)
Section 2C.25	PAVEMENT ENDS Sign (W8-3)
Section 2C.26	Shoulder Signs (W8-4, W8-9, and W8-9a)
Section 2C.27	Slippery When Wet Sign (W8-5)
Section 2C.28	BRIDGE ICES BEFORE ROAD Sign (W8-13)
Section 2C.29	Advance Traffic Control Signs (W3-1, W3-2, W3-3, W3-4)
Section 2C.30	Speed Reduction Signs (W3-5, W3-5a)
Section 2C.31	Merge Signs (W4-1, W4-5)
Section 2C.32	Added Lane Signs (W4-3, W4-6)
Section 2C.33	Lane Ends Signs (W4-2, W9-1, W9-2)
Section 2C.34	Two-Way Traffic Sign (W6-3)
Section 2C.35	NO PASSING ZONE Sign (W14-3)
Section 2C.36	Advisory Exit, Ramp, and Curve Speed Signs (W13-2, W13-3, W13-5)
Section 2C.37	Intersection Warning Signs (W2-1 through W2-6)
Section 2C.38	Two-Direction Large Arrow Sign (W1-7)
Section 2C.39	Traffic Signal Signs (W25-1, W25-2)
Section 2C.40	Vehicular Traffic Signs (W8-6, W11-1, W11-5, W11-5a, W11-8, W11-10, W11-11, W11-12, W11-14)
Section 2C.41	Nonvehicular Signs (W11-2, W11-3, W11-4, W11-6, W11-7, W11-9)
Section 2C.42	Playground Sign (W15-1)
Section 2C.43	Use of Supplemental Plaques
Section 2C.44	Design of Supplemental Plaques
Section 2C.45	Distance Plaques (W16-2 Series, W16-3 Series, W16-4, W7-3a)
Section 2C.46	Advisory Speed Plaque (W13-1)
Section 2C.47	Supplemental Arrow Plaques (W16-5p, W16-6p, W16-7p)
Section 2C.48	Hill-Related Plaques (W7-2 Series, W7-3 Series)
Section 2C.49	Advance Street Name Plaque (W16-8, W16-8a)
Section 2C.50	CROSS TRAFFIC DOES NOT STOP Plaque (W4-4p)
Section 2C.51	SHARE THE ROAD Plaque (W16-1)
Section 2C.52	High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Plaque (W16-11)
Section 2C.53	PHOTO ENFORCED Plaque (W16-10)

CHAPTER 2D.	GUIDE SIGNS—CONVENTIONAL ROADS
Section 2D.01	Scope of Conventional Road Guide Sign Standards
Section 2D.02	Application
Section 2D.03	Color, Retroreflection, and Illumination
Section 2D.04	Size of Signs
Section 2D.05	Lettering Style
Section 2D.06	Size of Lettering
Section 2D.07	Amount of Legend
Section 2D.08	Arrows
Section 2D.09	Numbered Highway Systems
Section 2D.10	Route Signs and Auxiliary Signs
Section 2D.11	Design of Route Signs
Section 2D.12	Design of Route Sign Auxiliaries
Section 2D.13	Junction Auxiliary Sign (M2-1)
Section 2D.14	Combination Junction Sign (M2-2)
Section 2D.15	Cardinal Direction Auxiliary Signs (M3-1 through M3-4)
Section 2D.16	Auxiliary Signs for Alternative Routes (M4 Series)
Section 2D.17	ALTERNATE Auxiliary Signs (M4-1, M4-1a)
Section 2D.18	BY-PASS Auxiliary Sign (M4-2)
Section 2D.19	BUSINESS Auxiliary Sign (M4-3)
Section 2D.20	TRUCK Auxiliary Sign (M4-4)
Section 2D.21	TO Auxiliary Sign (M4-5)
Section 2D.22	END Auxiliary Sign (M4-6)
Section 2D.23	TEMPORARY Auxiliary Sign (M4-7, M4-7a)
Section 2D.24	Temporary Detour and Auxiliary Signs
Section 2D.25	Advance Turn Arrow Auxiliary Signs (M5-1, M5-2)
Section 2D.26	Directional Arrow Auxiliary Signs (M6 Series)
Section 2D.27	Route Sign Assemblies
Section 2D.28	Junction Assembly
Section 2D.29	Advance Route Turn Assembly
Section 2D.30	Directional Assembly
Section 2D.31	Confirming or Reassurance Assemblies
Section 2D.32	Trailblazer Assembly
Section 2D.33	Destination and Distance Signs
Section 2D.34	Destination Signs (D1 Series)
Section 2D.35	Location of Destination Signs
Section 2D.36	Distance Signs (D2 Series)
Section 2D.37	Location of Distance Signs
Section 2D.38	Street Name Sign (D3-1)
Section 2D.39	Advance Street Name Signs (D3-2)
Section 2D.40	Parking Area Sign (D4-1)
Section 2D.41	PARK & RIDE Sign (D4-2)
Section 2D.42	Rest Area Signs (D5 Series)
Section 2D.43	Scenic Area Signs (D6 Series)
Section 2D.44	Weigh Station Signing (D8 Series)
Section 2D.45	General Service Signs (D9 Series)
Section 2D.46	Reference Location Signs (D10-1 through D10-3) and Intermediate Reference Location Signs (D10-1a through D10-3a)
Section 2D.47	Traffic Signal Speed Sign (I1-1)
Section 2D.48	General Information Signs (I Series)
Section 2D.49	Signing of Named Highways
Section 2D.50	Trail Signs
Section 2D.51	Crossover Signs (D13 Series)
Section 2D.52	National Scenic Byways Signs (D6-4, D6-4a)

CHAPTER 2E.	GUIDE SIGNS—FREEWAYS AND EXPRESSWAYS
Section 2E.01	Scope of Freeway and Expressway Guide Sign Standards
Section 2E.02	Freeway and Expressway Signing Principles
Section 2E.03	General
Section 2E.04	Color of Guide Signs
Section 2E.05	Retroreflection or Illumination
Section 2E.06	Characteristics of Urban Signing
Section 2E.07	Characteristics of Rural Signing
Section 2E.08	Memorial Highway Signing
Section 2E.09	Amount of Legend on Guide Signs
Section 2E.10	Number of Signs at an Overhead Installation and Sign Spreading
Section 2E.11	Pull-Through Signs
Section 2E.12	Designation of Destinations
Section 2E.13	Size and Style of Letters and Signs
Section 2E.14	Interline and Edge Spacing
Section 2E.15	Sign Borders
Section 2E.16	Abbreviations
Section 2E.17	Symbols
Section 2E.18	Arrows for Interchange Guide Signs
Section 2E.19	Diagrammatic Signs
Section 2E.20	Signing for Interchange Lane Drops
Section 2E.21	Changeable Message Signs
Section 2E.22	Overhead Sign Installations
Section 2E.23	Lateral Offset
Section 2E.24	Guide Sign Classification
Section 2E.25	Route Signs and Trailblazer Assemblies
Section 2E.26	Signs for Intersections at Grade
Section 2E.27	Interchange Guide Signs
Section 2E.28	Interchange Exit Numbering
Section 2E.29	Interchange Classification
Section 2E.30	Advance Guide Signs
Section 2E.31	Next Exit Supplemental Signs
Section 2E.32	Other Supplemental Guide Signs
Section 2E.33	Exit Direction Signs
Section 2E.34	Exit Gore Signs
Section 2E.35	Post-Interchange Signs
Section 2E.36	Distance Signs
Section 2E.37	Interchange Sequence Signs
Section 2E.38	Community Interchanges Identification Signs
Section 2E.39	NEXT X EXITS Sign
Section 2E.40	Signing by Type of Interchange
Section 2E.41	Freeway-to-Freeway Interchange
Section 2E.42	Cloverleaf Interchange
Section 2E.43	Cloverleaf Interchange with Collector-Distributor Roadways
Section 2E.44	Partial Cloverleaf Interchange
Section 2E.45	Diamond Interchange
Section 2E.46	Diamond Interchange in Urban Area
Section 2E.47	Closely Spaced Interchanges
Section 2E.48	Minor Interchange
Section 2E.49	Signing of Approaches and Connecting Roadways
Section 2E.50	Wrong-Way Traffic Control at Interchange Ramps
Section 2E.51	General Service Signs
Section 2E.52	Rest and Scenic Area Signs
Section 2E.53	Tourist Information and Welcome Center Signs
Section 2E.54	Reference Location Signs and Enhanced Reference Location Signs (D10-4, D10-5)
Section 2E.55	Miscellaneous Guide Signs
Section 2E.56	Radio Information Signing
Section 2E.57	Carpool and Ridesharing Signing
Section 2E.58	Weigh Station Signing
Section 2E.59	Preferential Only Lane Signs

CHAPTER 2F.	SPECIFIC SERVICE SIGNS
Section 2F.01	Eligibility
Section 2F.02	Application
Section 2F.03	Logos and Logo Panels
Section 2F.04	Number and Size of Logos and Signs
Section 2F.05	Size of Lettering
Section 2F.06	Signs at Interchanges
Section 2F.07	Single-Exit Interchanges
Section 2F.08	Double-Exit Interchanges
Section 2F.09	Signs at Intersections
Section 2F.10	Signing Policy

CHAPTER 2G.	TOURIST-ORIENTED DIRECTIONAL SIGNS
Section 2G.01	Purpose and Application
Section 2G.02	Design
Section 2G.03	Style and Size of Lettering
Section 2G.04	Arrangement and Size of Signs
Section 2G.05	Advance Signs
Section 2G.06	Sign Locations
Section 2G.07	State Policy

CHAPTER 2H.	RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL INTEREST AREA SIGNS
Section 2H.01	Scope
Section 2H.02	Application of Recreational and Cultural Interest Area Signs
Section 2H.03	Regulatory and Warning Signs
Section 2H.04	General Design Requirements for Recreational and Cultural Interest Area Symbol Signs
Section 2H.05	Symbol Sign Sizes
Section 2H.06	Use of Educational Plaques
Section 2H.07	Use of Prohibitive Slash
Section 2H.08	Placement of Recreational and Cultural Interest Area Symbol Signs
Section 2H.09	Destination Guide Signs

CHAPTER 2I.	EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SIGNING
Section 2I.01	Emergency Management
Section 2I.02	Design of Emergency Management Signs
Section 2I.03	EVACUATION ROUTE Sign (EM-1)
Section 2I.04	AREA CLOSED Sign (EM-2)
Section 2I.05	TRAFFIC CONTROL POINT Sign (EM-3)
Section 2I.06	MAINTAIN TOP SAFE SPEED Sign (EM-4)
Section 2I.07	ROAD (AREA) USE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR THRU TRAFFIC Sign (EM-5)
Section 2I.08	Emergency Aid Center Signs (EM-6 Series)
Section 2I.09	Shelter Directional Signs (EM-7 Series)

PART 2 FIGURES
CHAPTER 2A.	GENERAL
Figure 2A-1	Examples of Heights and Lateral Locations of Signs for Typical Installations
Figure 2A-2	Examples of Locations for Some Typical Signs at Intersections

CHAPTER 2B.	REGULATORY SIGNS
Figure 2B-1	STOP, YIELD, Speed Limit, FINES HIGHER, and Photo Enforcement Signs
Figure 2B-2	Unsignalized Pedestrian Crosswalk Signs
Figure 2B-3	Speed Limit and Turn Prohibition Signs
Figure 2B-4	Intersection Lane Control Signs
Figure 2B-5	Center and Reversible Lane Control Signs
Figure 2B-6	Location of Reversible Two-Way Left-Turn Signs
Figure 2B-7	Examples of Preferential Only Lane Signs
Figure 2B-8	Passing, Keep Right, and Truck Lane Signs
Figure 2B-9	Traffic Prohibition Signs
Figure 2B-10	Example of Wrong-Way Signing for a Divided Highway with a Median Width of 9 m (30 ft) or Greater
Figure 2B-11	ONE WAY and Divided Highway Crossing Signs
Figure 2B-12	Examples of Locations of ONE WAY Signs
Figure 2B-13	Examples of ONE WAY Signing for Divided Highways with Medians of 9 m (30 ft) or Greater
Figure 2B-14	Examples of ONE WAY Signing for Divided Highways with Medians Less Than 9 m (30 ft)
Figure 2B-15	Examples of ONE WAY Signing for Divided Highways with Medians Less Than 9 m (30 ft) and Separated Left-Turn Lanes
Figure 2B-16	No Parking Signs (R7 Series)
Figure 2B-17	No Parking Signs (R8 Series)
Figure 2B-18	Pedestrian Signs
Figure 2B-19	Traffic Signal Signs
Figure 2B-20	Road Closed and Weight Limit Signs
Figure 2B-21	Truck Signs
Figure 2B-22	Seat Belt Symbol


CHAPTER 2C.	WARNING SIGNS
Figure 2C-1	Horizontal Alignment Signs
Figure 2C-2	Vertical Grade Signs
Figure 2C-3	Miscellaneous Warning Signs
Figure 2C-4	Roadway Condition and Advance Traffic Control Signs
Figure 2C-5	Advisory Speed and Speed Reduction Signs
Figure 2C-6	Merging and Passing Signs
Figure 2C-7	Example of Advisory Speed Signing for an Exit Ramp
Figure 2C-8	Intersection Warning Signs
Figure 2C-9	Motorized Traffic and Nonvehicular Signs
Figure 2C-10	Nonvehicular Signs
Figure 2C-11	Supplemental Warning Plaques

CHAPTER 2D.	GUIDE SIGNS—CONVENTIONAL ROADS
Figure 2D-1	Examples of Color-Coded Destination Guide Signs
Figure 2D-2	Arrows for Use on Guide Signs
Figure 2D-3	Route Signs
Figure 2D-4	Route Sign Auxiliaries
Figure 2D-5	Directional Arrow Auxiliary Signs
Figure 2D-6	Illustration of Directional Assemblies and Other Route Signs (For One Direction of Travel Only)
Figure 2D-7	Destination and Distance Signs
Figure 2D-8	Street Name and Parking Signs
Figure 2D-9	Rest Area and Scenic Overlook Signs
Figure 2D-10	Example of Weigh Station Signing
Figure 2D-11	General Service Signs
Figure 2D-12	General Information Signs
Figure 2D-13	Reference Location Signs
Figure 2D-14	Examples of Use of the National Scenic Byways Sign

CHAPTER 2E.	GUIDE SIGNS—FREEWAYS AND EXPRESSWAYS
Figure 2E-1	Example of Guide Sign Spreading
Figure 2E-2	Pull-Through Signs
Figure 2E-3	Diagrammatic Sign for Single-Lane Left Exit
Figure 2E-4	Diagrammatic Signs for Split with Dedicated Lanes
Figure 2E-5	Diagrammatic Signs for Split with Optional Lane
Figure 2E-6	Diagrammatic Signs for Two-Lane Exit with Optional Lane
Figure 2E-7	Diagrammatic Signs for Two-Lane Exit with Optional Lane
Figure 2E-8	EXIT ONLY on Left with Diagrammatic Sign for Left Lane Dropped at an Interchange
Figure 2E-9	EXIT ONLY Panels
Figure 2E-10	EXIT ONLY Panels for Right Lane Dropped at an Interchange
Figure 2E-11	Interstate and U.S. Route Signs
Figure 2E-12	Example of Interchange Numbering for Mainline and Circumferential Routes
Figure 2E-13	Example of Interchange Numbering for Mainline, Loop, and Spur Routes
Figure 2E-14	Example of Interchange Numbering If Routes Overlap
Figure 2E-15	Examples of Interchange Advance Guide Signs
Figure 2E-16	Next Exit Supplemental Advance Guide Signs
Figure 2E-17	Supplemental Guide Signs for Multi-exit Interchanges
Figure 2E-18	Supplemental Guide Sign for a Park and Ride Facility (Route without Exit Numbering)
Figure 2E-19	Supplemental Guide Sign for a Park and Ride Facility (Route with Exit Numbering)
Figure 2E-20	Interchange Exit Direction Sign
Figure 2E-21	Exit Gore Signs
Figure 2E-22	Post-Interchange Distance Sign
Figure 2E-23	Signing of Closely Spaced Interchanges Using Interchange Sequence Signs
Figure 2E-24	Interchange Sequence Sign
Figure 2E-25	Community Interchanges Identification Sign
Figure 2E-26	NEXT EXITS Sign
Figure 2E-27	Examples of Freeway-to-Freeway Interchange Guide Signs
Figure 2E-28	Examples of Guide Signs for Full Cloverleaf Interchange
Figure 2E-29	Examples of Guide Signs for Full Cloverleaf Interchange with Collector-Distributor Roadways
Figure 2E-30	Examples of Partial Cloverleaf Interchange Guide Signs
Figure 2E-31	Examples of Diamond Interchange Guide Signs
Figure 2E-32	Examples of Diamond Interchange Guide Signs in an Urban Area
Figure 2E-33	Examples of Minor Interchange Guide Signs
Figure 2E-34	Example of Crossroad Signing for a One-Lane Approach
Figure 2E-35	Example of Minor Interchange Crossroad Signing
Figure 2E-36	Examples of Multi-lane Crossroad Signing for Diamond Interchange
Figure 2E-37	Examples of Multi-lane Crossroad Signing for Partial Cloverleaf Interchange
Figure 2E-38	Examples of Multi-lane Crossroad Signing for Cloverleaf Interchange
Figure 2E-39	Examples of Regulatory Signing and Pavement Markings at Exit Ramp Termination to Deter Wrong-Way Entry
Figure 2E-40	Examples of Regulatory Signing and Pavement Markings at Entrance Ramp Terminal Where Design Does Not Clearly Indicate the Direction of Flow
Figure 2E-41	Examples of General Service Signs (without Exit Numbering)
Figure 2E-42	Examples of General Service Signs (with Exit Numbering)
Figure 2E-43	Example of Next Services Sign
Figure 2E-44	Examples of Rest Area and Scenic Overlook and Welcome Center Signs
Figure 2E-45	Enhanced Reference Location Signs
Figure 2E-46	Example of Signing for the Entrance to Barrier-Separated HOV Lanes
Figure 2E-47	Example of Signing for the Intermediate Entry to and Exit from Barrier- or Buffer-Separated HOV Lanes
Figure 2E-48	Example of Signing for the Entrance to and Exit from an Added HOV Lane
Figure 2E-49	Example of Signing for the Entrance to and Exit from a General Purpose Lane that Becomes an HOV Lane
Figure 2E-50	Example of Signing for a Direct Access Ramp to an HOV Lane from a Park & Ride Facility
Figure 2E-51	Example of Signing for a Direct Access Ramp to an HOV Lane from a Local Street
Figure 2E-52	Example of Signing for a Direct Access Ramp between HOV Lanes on Separate Freeways

CHAPTER 2F.	SPECIFIC SERVICE SIGNS
Figure 2F-1	Examples of Specific Service Signs
Figure 2F-2	Examples of Specific Service Sign Locations

CHAPTER 2G.	TOURIST-ORIENTED DIRECTIONAL SIGNS
Figure 2G-1	Examples of Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs
Figure 2G-2	Examples of Intersection Approach Signs and Advance Signs for Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs

CHAPTER 2H.	RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL INTEREST AREA SIGNS
Figure 2H-1	Examples of Use of Educational Plaques, Prohibitory Slashes, and Arrows
Figure 2H-2	Examples of General Directional Guide Signs for Conventional Roads
Figure 2H-3	Height and Lateral Position of Signs Located Within Recreational and Cultural Interest Areas
Figure 2H-4	Examples of Symbol Signing Layout
Figure 2H-5	Recreational and Cultural Interest Area Symbol Signs

CHAPTER 2I.	EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SIGNING
Figure 2I-1	Emergency Management Signs

PART 2 TABLES
CHAPTER 2A.	GENERAL
Table 2A-1	Illumination of Sign Elements
Table 2A-2	Retroreflection of Sign Elements
Table 2A-3	Minimum Maintained Retroreflectivity Levels
Table 2A-4	Use of Sign Shapes
Table 2A-5	Common Uses of Sign Colors

CHAPTER 2B.	REGULATORY SIGNS
Table 2B-1	Regulatory Sign Sizes
Table 2B-2	Meanings of Symbols and Legends on Reversible Lane Control Signs

CHAPTER 2C.	WARNING SIGNS
Table 2C-1	Categories of Warning Signs
Table 2C-2	Warning Sign Sizes
Table 2C-3	Minimum Size of Supplemental Warning Plaques
Table 2C-4	Guidelines for Advance Placement of Warning Signs
Table 2C-5	Horizontal Alignment Sign Usage

CHAPTER 2E.	GUIDE SIGNS—FREEWAYS AND EXPRESSWAYS
Table 2E-1	Minimum Letter and Numeral Sizes for Expressway Guide Signs According to Interchange Classification
Table 2E-2	Minimum Letter and Numeral Sizes for Expressway Guide Signs According to Sign Type
Table 2E-3	Minimum Letter and Numeral Sizes for Freeway Guide Signs According to Interchange Classification
Table 2E-4	Minimum Letter and Numeral Sizes for Freeway Guide Signs According to Sign Type

CHAPTER 2H.	RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL INTEREST AREA SIGNS
Table 2H-1	Category Chart for Symbols

Chapter 2I.	EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SIGNING
Table 2I-1	Emergency Management Sign Sizes