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2009 Edition Part 2 Figure 2I-5. Rest Area and Other Roadside Area Signs

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Figure 2I-5. Rest Area and Other Roadside Area Signs

This figure shows six examples of rest area and other roadside area signs. They are shown as square and horizontal rectangular blue signs with white borders and lettering.

A note states: "Alternate legends may be substituted for the REST AREA legend, such as PARKING AREA, PICNIC AREA, ROADSIDE TABLE, ROADSIDE PARK, SCENIC AREA, SCENIC VIEW, and SCENIC OVERLOOK."

D5-1 is shown as a horizontal rectangular sign with the words "REST AREA" on the top line and the words "1 MILE" on the bottom line.

D5-1a is shown as a horizontal rectangular sign with the words "REST AREA" on the top line and the words "NEXT RIGHT" on the bottom line.

D5-2 is shown as a horizontal rectangular sign with the words "REST AREA" on the top line and a short diagonal arrow pointing up and to the right on the bottom line.

D5-2a is shown as a square sign with the words "REST AREA" on two lines above a short diagonal arrow pointing up and to the right.

D5-5 is shown as a square sign with the words "REST AREA" on two lines above a horizontal arrow pointing to the right.

D5-6 is shown as a horizontal rectangular sign with the word "NEXT" on the top line, the words "REST AREA" on the middle line, and the words "24 MILES" on the bottom line.

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