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2009 Edition Part 3 Figure 3B-25. Examples of Elongated Route Shields for Pavement Markings

Figure 3B-25. Examples of Elongated Route Shields for Pavement Markings

This figure illustrates five examples of elongated route shields for pavement markings.

The figure shows examples A, B, C, D, and E:

• Example A shows an Interstate Shield on dark or light pavement. It is shown as a red and blue Interstate Route Shield with a white numeral "83" on the shield against a medium gray background. The height of the shield is shown as a dimension of 15 ft, and the width is shown as a dimension of 6 ft.
• Example B shows a U.S. Route Shield on dark pavement. It is shown as a white outline of a U.S. Route Shield with a white numeral "40" on the shield against a dark gray background. The height of the shield is shown as a dimension of 15 ft, and the width is shown as a dimension of 6 ft.
• Example C shows a U.S. Route Shield on light pavement. It is shown as a white U.S. Route Shield with a black numeral "301" on the shield on a black square, which has been elongated. The square is shown against a light gray background. The height of the shield is shown as a dimension of 15 ft, and the width is shown as a dimension that varies.
• Example D shows a State Route Shield on dark pavement. It is shown as a white outline of a State Route circular shield, which has been elongated, with a white numeral "54" inside the circle against a dark gray background. The height of the circle is shown as a dimension of 15 ft, and the width is shown as a dimension of 6 ft.
• Example E shows a State Route Shield on light pavement. It is shown as a solid white State Route disk, which has been elongated, with a black numeral "85" on the disk on a black square, which has been elongated, against a light gray background. The height of the disk is shown as a dimension of 15 ft, and the width is shown as a dimension of 6 ft.

Notes state:

1. See the Standard Highway Signs and Markings book for other sizes and details.
2. Colors and elongated shapes simulating State route shield signs may be used for route shield pavement markings where appropriate.

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