Draft:Road signs in Texas

• Comment: It does not appear to be standard for individual states to get their own "Road signs in" article. Consider getting consensus on Talk:Road signs in the United States about splitting off before resubmitting. C F A 💬 17:52, 4 August 2024 (UTC)

• Comment: I'm afraid I don't think I'm the right person to evaluate this article, sadly. Sincerely, Guessitsavis (she/they) (Talk) 17:32, 17 March 2024 (UTC)

• Comment: For a few of these signs, they seem to come from Delaware. Is this because they are the same? Sincerely, Guessitsavis (she/they) (Talk) 21:34, 16 March 2024 (UTC)

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For broader coverage of road signs used in the United States, see Road signs in the United States.

Map showing state adoption of the 2009 edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices:

  Adopted national MUTCD

  Adopted national MUTCD with state supplement

  Adopted state-specific MUTCD

Road signs in Texas are regulated in the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD), the standard for traffic signs, road surface markings, and traffic signals in the U.S. state of Texas. It is developed by the Texas Department of Transportation "in substantial conformance to" the national Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) developed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

Adoption and compliance

The 11th edition of the MUTCD was released on December 19, 2023 with an effective date of January 18, 2024. Texas has two years from the effective date to adopt the new TMUTCD.

The first edition of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices was published in 1980. This manual was most recently updated in 2014, after the revision 2 of the 2011 edition was released. Texas is among the ten states to have adopted its own MUTCD "in substantial conformance to" an edition of the national MUTCD, annotated throughout with state-specific modifications and clarifications.

Regulatory signs

Regulatory signs give instructions to motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists. Signs including Stop, Yield, No Turns, No Trucks, No Parking, No Stopping, Minimum Speed, Right Turn Only, Do Not Enter, Weight Limit, and Speed Limit are considered regulatory signs. Some have special shapes, such as the octagon for the Stop sign and the crossbuck for railroad crossings. These signs are in the R series of signs in the MUTCD and typically in the R series in most state supplements or state MUTCDs.

R1 series: Stop and yield

The MUTCD's R1 series is for Stop and Yield. The 4-WAY and 3-WAY plaques (R1-3) were deprecated in the 2009 Edition of the MUTCD in favor of the ALL WAY plaque (R1-3P).

• 
  R1-1
  Stop
• 
  R1-2
  Yield
• 
  R1-2aP
  To oncoming traffic (plaque)
• 
  R1-2bTP
  To ramp (plaque)
• 
  R1-2cTP
  To train (plaque)
• 
  R1-3P
  All way (plaque)
• 
  R1-5
  Yield here to pedestrians
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  R1-5a
  Yield here to pedestrians
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  R1-6
  In-street pedestrian crossing
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  R1-9
  Overhead pedestrian crossing
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  R1-10P
  Except right turn (plaque)

R2 series: Speed limit

The MUTCD's R2 series is for speed limit signs. Some state supplements and state MUTCDs place various speed limit signs in other series. Speed limits in the United States are always in miles per hour.

• 
  R2-1
  Speed limit
• 
  R2-1T
  Speed limit (with red border)
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  R2-4P
  Minimum speed limit (plaque)
• 
  R2-4a
  Combined speed limit
• 
  R2-4cT
  Maximum legal speeds
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  R2-5P
  Unless otherwise posted (plaque)
• 
  R2-5aP
  Citywide (plaque)
• 
  R2-5bP
  Neighborhood (plaque)
• 
  R2-5cP
  Residential (plaque)

R3 series: Lane usage and turns

The MUTCD's R3 series of signs is for lane usage and turn signs.

• 
  R3-1
  No right turn
• 
  R3-2
  No left turn
• 
  R3-3
  No turns
• 
  R3-4
  No U-turn
• 
  R3-5L
  Left turn only
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  R3-5R
  Right turn only
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  R3-5a
  Straight through only
• 
  R3-5b
  Left lane (plaque)
• 
  R3-5cP
  HOV 2+ (plaque)
• 
  R3-5dP
  Taxi lane (plaque)
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  R3-5e
  Center lane (plaque)
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  R3-5f
  Right lane (plaque)
• 
  R3-5g
  Bus lane (plaque)
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  R3-6L
  Optional movement lane control, straight through and left turn
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  R3-6R
  Optional movement lane control, straight through and right turn
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  R3-8
  Advance intersection lane control (two lanes)
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  R3-8a
  Advance intersection lane control (three lanes)
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  R3-8b
  Advance intersection lane control (three lanes)
• 
  R3-8uT
  Turnaround only
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  R3-9a
  Two-Way Left turn only (overhead)
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  R3-9b
  Two-Way Left turn only (post-mounted)
• 
  R3-9cP
  BEGIN
• 
  R3-9dP
  END
• 
  R3-9e
  Reversible lane control (symbol)
• 
  R3-9f
  Reversible lane control (post-mounted)
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  R3-9g
  Advance reversible lane control transition signing
• 
  R3-9h
  Advance reversible lane control transition signing
• 
  R3-9i
  End Reverse Lane
• 
  R3-17
  Bike lane
• 
  R3-17aP
  Ahead plaque
• 
  R3-17bP
  Ends plaque
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  R3-18
  No U or left turn
• 
  R3-20L
  Begin left turn lane
• 
  R3-20R
  Begin right turn lane
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  R3-27
  No straight through
• 
  R3-33R
  Right lane must exit
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  R3-33L
  Left lane must exit
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  R3-33TR
  Right lane must exit
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  R3-33TL
  Left lane must exit
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  R3-33aTR
  Right lane must enter ramp
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  R3-33aTL
  Left lane must enter ramp
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  R3-33bTR
  Right lane must enter freeway
• 
  R3-33bTL
  Left lane must enter freeway
• 
  R3-33cT
  All traffic must exit

R4 series: Regulation of movement

The MUTCD's R4 series of signs is for the regulation of movement signs. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD.

• 
  R4-1
  Do not pass
• 
  R4-2
  Pass with care
• 
  R4-2aT
  Left lane for passing only
• 
  R4-3
  Slower traffic keep right
• 
  R4-3bT
  Do not cross double white line
• 
  R4-4
  Begin right turn lane yield to bikes
• 
  R4-5aT
  No trucks left lane
• 
  R4-5bT
  Begin no trucks left lane
• 
  R4-5cT
  End no trucks left lane
• 
  R4-7
  Keep right
• 
  R4-7a
  Keep right
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  R4-7b
  Keep right
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  R4-7c
  Keep right of obstacle
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  R4-8
  Keep left
• 
  R4-8a
  Keep left
• 
  R4-8b
  Keep left
• 
  R4-8c
  Keep left of obstacle
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  R4-9
  Stay in lane
• 
  R4-10
  Runaway vehicles only
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  R4-12
  Slow vehicles with five or more following vehicles must use turn-out
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  R4-13
  Slow vehicles must use turn-out ahead
• 
  R4-14
  Slow vehicles must turn out
• 
  R4-17
  Do not drive on shoulder
• 
  R4-18
  Do not pass on shoulder

R5 series: Exclusionary

The MUTCD's R5 series of signs is for exclusionary signs. The most common of these signs is the do not enter sign.

• 
  R5-1
  Do not enter
• 
  R5-1TP
  Ramp (plaque)
• 
  R5-1a
  Wrong way
• 
  R5-1b
  Wrong way for bicycles
• 
  R5-2
  No trucks
• 
  R5-3
  No motorized vehicles
• 
  R5-4
  No commercial vehicles
• 
  R5-4aT
  No engine brake by city ordinance
• 
  R5-5
  No lugged vehicles
• 
  R5-6
  No bicycles
• 
  R5-7
  No non-motorized traffic
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  R5-8
  No motor driven cycles
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  R5-10
  No pedestrians, bicycles or motor driven cycles
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  R5-10a
  No pedestrians, bicycles or motor driven cycles on freeway
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  R5-10b
  No pedestrians or bicycles
• 
  R5-10c
  No pedestrians
• 
  R5-11T
  For official or emergency vehicle use only

R6 series: One way and divided highway

The MUTCD's R6 series of signs is for one way and divided highway signs. The most common of these signs is the One Way sign.

• 
  R6-1R
  One way (right)
• 
  R6-1L
  One way (left)
• 
  R6-2R
  One way (with arrow) (right)
• 
  R6-L
  One way (with arrow) (left)
• 
  R6-3
  Divided highway crossing
• 
  R6-3a
  Divided highway crossing, T-intersection
• 
  R6-4
  Chevron roundabout directional
• 
  R6-4a
  Chevron roundabout (three chevrons)
• 
  R6-4b
  Chevron roundabout (four chevrons)
• 
  R6-5P
  Roundabout circulation (plaque)
• 
  R6-6
  Begin one way
• 
  R6-7
  End one way

R7 series: Parking

The MUTCD allows for three types of parking signs: permissive, No Parking, and No Standing. However, in most states, there is an additional more restrictive one, No Stopping. These signs are found in the R7 series of signs in the MUTCD. Permissive parking signs allow for parking for either an unlimited or varied amount of time. They are often used in conjunction with parking meters and parking permits. They are specified by the MUTCD to be green on white. Local variations occur with additional information and slightly different designs. No Parking signs indicate that loading or unloading while temporarily stopped is permitted, but the driver must not leave the vicinity of the vehicle. Some No Parking signs display time restrictions, while others are permanent restrictions. There are also temporary versions of the signs, often of similar design to the permanent ones. These signs are specified by the MUTCD to be red on white, although local variations occur. No Standing signs indicate that stopping temporarily to load or unload passengers is allowed, but vehicles cannot be stopped at the location for longer periods of time, even if the driver remains with the vehicle. As with no parking signs, some restrictions displayed on the signs are permanent, and some are time-based.

• 
  R7-1
  No parking any time
• 
  R7-2
  No parking from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
• 
  R7-2a
  No parking from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm (alternative)
• 
  R7-3
  No parking except Sundays and Holidays
• 
  R7-4
  No standing any time
• 
  R7-5
  One hour parking time
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  R7-6
  No parking, loading zone
• 
  R7-7
  No parking bus stop
• 
  R7-8
  Reserved parking (wheelchair)
• 
  R7-8aP
  Van accessible
• 
  R7-8aPT
  Violators subject to fine and towing (plaque)
• 
  R7-9
  No parking bike lane
• 
  R7-9a
  (No parking symbol) bike lane
• 
  R7-11
  Parallel parking (double)
• 
  R7-20
  Parking fee station
• 
  R7-21R
  1 hour pay parking
• 
  R7-21aR
  Pay parking 15 minute limit
• 
  R7-22
  Pay parking
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  R7-23
  Permitted parking from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
• 
  R7-23a
  Permitted parking 1 hour from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
• 
  R7-107
  No parking, bus stop
• 
  R7-107a
  No parking, bus stop
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  R7-108
  Two hour parking time from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
• 
  R7-111
  No parking except electric vehicles
• 
  R7-111a
  No parking except electric vehicles
• 
  R7-112
  2 hr parking electric vehicles only
• 
  R7-112a
  2 hr parking electric vehicles only
• 
  R7-112b
  2 hr parking electric vehicles only
• 
  R7-113
  2 hr parking exempt while charging (with arrow)
• 
  R7-113aP
  Vehicle must be plugged in (plaque)
• 
  R7-113bP
  Vacate stall when charging completed (plaque)
• 
  R7-114
  2 hr vehicles charging only
• 
  R7-114a
  45 min vehicle charging only
• 
  R7-114b
  45 min vehicle charging only
• 
  R7-200
  No parking and one hour parking time (combined horizontal)
• 
  R7-200a
  No parking and one hour parking time (combined vertical)
• 
  R7-201P
  Tow away zone
• 
  R7-201aP
  Tow away zone (plaque, red)
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  R7-202P
  This side of sign (plaque, red)
• 
  R7-202aTP (RED)
  Between signs (plaque, red)
• 
  R7-202aTP (GRN)
  Between signs (plaque, green)
• 
  R7-202bTP (GRN)
  Here to corner (plaque, green)
• 
  R7-202bTP (RED)
  Here to corner (plaque, red)
• 
  R7-203
  Emergency snow route

R8 series: Parking and emergency restrictions

The MUTCD's R8 series of signs is for parking restriction and emergency restriction signs.

• 
  R8-1
  No parking on pavement
• 
  R8-1aT
  No parking on bridge
• 
  R8-1bT
  No parking on row
• 
  R8-1cT
  No parking on tracks
• 
  R8-1dT
  No parking on shoulder
• 
  R8-2
  No parking except on shoulder
• 
  R8-2T
  No parking within 10 feet of pavement
• 
  R8-3
  No parking
• 
  R8-3aTDBL
  No parking (double)
• 
  R8-3aTR
  No parking (left)
• 
  R8-3aTL
  No parking (right)
• 
  R8-3bP
  Exception of Sundays and holidays
• 
  R8-3gP
  Loading zone
• 
  R8-3iTP
  On shoulder
• 
  R8-3kT
  No truck parking
• 
  R8-4
  Emergency parking only
• 
  R8-5
  No stopping on pavement
• 
  R8-6
  No stopping except on shoulder
• 
  R8-7
  Emergency stopping only
• 
  R8-8
  Do not stop on tracks
• 
  R8-9
  Tracks out of service
• 
  R8-10
  Stop here when flashing
• 
  R8-10a
  Stop here when flashing

R9 series: Bicycles and pedestrians

The MUTCD's R9 series of signs is for bicycle and pedestrian signs.

• 
  R9-1
  Walk on left facing traffic
• 
  R9-2
  Cross only at cross walks
• 
  R9-3
  No pedestrians crossing (symbol)
• 
  R9-3a
  No pedestrians crossing
• 
  R9-3b
  Use crosswalk (plaque)
• 
  R9-4
  No hitchhiking (symbol)
• 
  R9-4a
  No hitchhiking
• 
  R9-5
  Use ped signal
• 
  R9-5
  Yield to peds
• 
  R9-7
  Bicycles left pedestrians right
• 
  R9-8
  Pedestrian crosswalk
• 
  R9-9
  Sidewalk closed
• 
  R9-10
  Sidewalk closed, use other side
• 
  R9-11
  Use other side ahead, cross here
• 
  R9-11a
  Sidewalk closed, cross here
• 
  R9-13
  No skaters
• 
  R9-14
  No equestrians

R10 series: Traffic signal

The MUTCD's R10 series of signs is for traffic signal related signs.

• 
  R10-1
  Cross only on green
• 
  R10-2
  Cross only on pedestrian signal
• 
  R10-3
  Push button for walk signal
• 
  R10-3a
  Push button to cross street, wait for pedestrian signal
• 
  R10-3b
  Crosswalk signal instructions
• 
  R10-3c
  Crosswalk signal instructions
• 
  R10-3d
  Crosswalk signal instructions
• 
  R10-3e
  Crosswalk signal instructions
• 
  R10-3f
  Crosswalk signal instructions
• 
  R10-3g
  Crosswalk signal instructions
• 
  R10-3h
  Crosswalk signal instructions
• 
  R10-3i
  Crosswalk signal instructions
• 
  R10-4
  Push button for green
• 
  R10-4a
  Push button to cross street, wait for green
• 
  R10-4b
  Pedestrian signal
• 
  R10-5
  Left on green arrow only
• 
  R10-6
  Stop here on red
• 
  R10-6a
  Stop here on red (alternate)
• 
  R10-7
  Do not block intersection
• 
  R10-8
  Use lane with green arrow
• 
  R10-9T
  Protected left on green arrow
• 
  R10-10L
  Left turn signal
• 
  R10-10R
  Right turn signal
• 
  R10-11
  No turn on red
• 
  R10-11a
  No turn on circular red
• 
  R10-11T
  No right turn on red
• 
  R10-12
  Left turn yield on green
• 
  R10-12a
  Left turn yield on flashing yellow arrow
• 
  R10-12b
  Left turn yield to bicycle
• 
  R10-13
  Emergency signal
• 
  R10-14T
  Emergency signal - stop when flashing red
• 
  R10-14aT
  Emergency signal - stop when flashing red
• 
  R10-14b
  Stop here on flashing red
• 
  R10-15
  Turning vehicles yield to pedestrians
• 
  R10-15a
  Turning vehicles stop to pedestrians
• 
  R10-16
  U-turn yield to right turn
• 
  R10-17T
  Left turn yield on flashing yellow arrow
• 
  R10-17a
  Right on red arrow after stop
• 
  R10-18a
  Traffic signal photo enforced
• 
  R10-20aP
  Days & times (plaque) (for use with R10-11 series) (2 lines)
• 
  R10-20aP
  Days & times (plaque) (for use with R10-11 series) (3 lines)
• 
  R10-22
  Bicycles to request green wait on line
• 
  R10-23
  Crosswalk - stop on red
• 
  R10-25
  Push button to turn on warning lights
• 
  R10-26
  Push button for green light
• 
  R10-27
  Left turn yield on flashing red arrow after stop
• 
  R10-28
  XX vehicles per green
• 
  R10-29
  XX vehicles per green each lane
• 
  R10-30
  Right turn on red must yield to U-turn
• 
  R10-31P
  At signal (plaque)
• 
  R10-32P
  Push button for 2 seconds for extra crossing time

R11 series: Road closed

The MUTCD's R11 series of signs is for road closure-related signs.

• 
  R11-1
  Keep off median
• 
  R11-2
  Road closed
• 
  R11-2aT
  Bridge closed
• 
  R11-2bT
  Ramp closed
• 
  R11-2cT
  Street ramp closed
• 
  R11-2c
  Path closed
• 
  R11-3
  Road closed XX miles ahead, local traffic only
• 
  R11-3a
  Street closed XX miles ahead, local traffic only
• 
  R11-3b
  Bridge out XX miles ahead, local traffic only
• 
  R11-4
  Road closed to thru traffic
• 
  R11-5aT
  High water road closed (folding sign)
• 
  R11-5bT
  High water road closed when flashing

R12 series: Weight limits

The MUTCD's R12 series of signs is for weight limit-related signs.

• 
  R12-1T
  Weight limit
• 
  R12-2
  Axle weight limit
• 
  R12-2bT
  Weight limit, axle or tandem XX lbs
• 
  R12-2cT
  Weight limit, tandem axle XX lbs
• 
  R12-3
  Truck weight limit
• 
  R12-4
  Weight limit with per axle and gross
• 
  R12-4aT
  Weight limit, axle XX lbs, tandem XX lbs
• 
  R12-4bT
  Weight limit, gross XX lbs, axle or tandem XX lbs
• 
  R12-4cT
  Weight limit, gross XX lbs, tandem axle XX lbs
• 
  R12-8aT
  Weight limit
• 
  R12-8bT
  Weight limit
• 
  R12-8cT
  Weight limit
• 
  R12-9T
  Width limit 8 feet
• 
  R12-9aT
  Width limit 8 ft 6 in

R13 series: Weigh stations

The MUTCD's R13 series of signs is for weigh station related signs.

• 
  R13-1T
  All commercial vehicles & buses next right when flashing
• 
  R13-1TPR
  All trucks next right
• 
  R13-1TPL
  All trucks next left
• 
  R13-1aT
  All trucks must stop ahead (folding sign)
• 
  R13-1bT
  Trucks-buses must stop ahead (folding sign)
• 
  R13-1cT
  All trucks next right when flashing
• 
  R13-2T
  All vehicles must stop ahead when flashing
• 
  R13-3T
  Use low beams
• 
  R13-7T
  Livestock poultry - exotics inspection station next right
• 
  R13-7aTP
  Open station (folding plaque)

R14 series: Truck routes

The MUTCD's R14 series of signs is for truck route-related signs.

• 
  R14-1
  Truck route sign
• 
  R14-2
  Hazardous material route
• 
  R14-3
  Hazardous material prohibited
• 
  R14-6T
  (HM) Must follow (route shields)

R15 series: Rail and light rail

The MUTCD's R15 series of signs is for rail- and light rail-related signs.

• 
  R15-1
  Railroad crossing (crossbuck)
• 
  R15-2P
  Three tracks
• 
  R15-3P
  This railroad stop is exempt from the horn blowing
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  R15-4a
  Light rail only in right lane
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  R15-4b
  Light rail only in left lane
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  R15-4c
  Light rail only in center lane
• 
  R15-5
  Light rail, do not pass
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  R15-5a
  Do not pass stopped train
• 
  R15-6
  Do not drive on tracks (symbol)
• 
  R15-6a
  Do not drive on tracks
• 
  R15-7
  Divided highway transit rail crossing
• 
  R15-7a
  Divided highway transit rail crossing (T-intersection)
• 
  R15-8
  Look both ways at track

Warning signs

Warning signs are found in the W series of the national MUTCD. They highlight existing conditions, such as a curve, school, dead end street, or traffic signal. They can also warn of possible danger such as bumps, bicycles, low flying aircraft, or emergency vehicles. They are either yellow or fluorescent yellow in color and, with a few exceptions, are usually diamond-shaped and sometimes have square or rectangular smaller signs or plaques associated with them. Most W series signs can also be found with orange backgrounds for temporary use in situations such as construction zones. Some of the temporary-use signs are for use only in temporary situations.

W1 series: Horizontal alignment

The MUTCD's W1 series of signs is for warning signs relating to horizontal alignment.

• 
  W1-1R
  Turn (right)
• 
  W1-1L
  Turn (left)
• 
  W1-1aR
  Turn with speed advisory (right)
• 
  W1-1aL
  Turn with speed advisory (left)
• 
  W1-2R
  Curve (right)
• 
  W1-2L
  Curve (left)
• 
  W1-3R
  Reverse turn (right)
• 
  W1-3L
  Reverse turn (left)
• 
  W1-4R
  Reverse curve (right)
• 
  W1-4L
  Reverse curve (right)
• 
  CW1-4R
  Single lane shift (left to right)
• 
  CW1-4L
  Single lane shift (right to left)
• 
  CW1-4bR
  Double lane shift (left to right)
• 
  CW1-4bL
  Double lane shift (right to left)
• 
  CW1-4cR
  Triple lane shift (left to right)
• 
  CW1-4cL
  Triple lane shift (right to left)
• 
  W1-5R
  Winding road (right)
• 
  W1-5L
  Winding road (left)
• 
  W1-6R
  Arrow (right)
• 
  W1-6L
  Arrow (left)
• 
  W1-7
  Two-direction large arrow
• 
  W1-7T
  Chevron/two direction large arrow
• 
  W1-8R
  Chevron (right)
• 
  W1-8L
  Chevron (left)
• 
  W1-9TL
  Chevron/one direction large arrow
• 
  W1-9TR
  Chevron/one direction large arrow
• 
  W1-10R
  Curve with side road (right)
• 
  W1-10L
  Curve with side road (left)
• 
  W1-10aR
  Intersection in curve (right)
• 
  W1-10aL
  Intersection in curve (left)
• 
  W1-10bR
  Intersection in curve (right)
• 
  W1-10bL
  Intersection in curve (left)
• 
  W1-10cR
  Intersection in curve (right)
• 
  W1-10cL
  Intersection in curve (left)
• 
  W1-10dR
  Intersection in curve (right)
• 
  W1-10dL
  Intersection in curve (left)
• 
  W1-10eR
  Intersection in curve (right)
• 
  W1-10eL
  Intersection in curve (left)
• 
  W1-11R
  Hairpin curve (right)
• 
  W1-11L
  Hairpin curve (left)
• 
  W1-11T
  Curve blocks view
• 
  W1-13R
  Truck rollover warning (right)
• 
  W1-13L
  Truck rollover warning (left)
• 
  W1-15R
  270 degree loop curve (right)
• 
  W1-15L
  270 degree loop curve (left)

W2 series: Intersections

The MUTCD's W2 series of signs is for warning signs relating to intersections.

• 
  W2-1
  Crossroad
• 
  W2-1aT
  Highway intersection ahead
• 
  W2-2L
  Side road left
• 
  W2-2R
  Side road right
• 
  W2-3L
  Slanted side road left
• 
  W2-3R
  Slanted side road right
• 
  W2-4
  T-intersection
• 
  W2-5
  Y-intersection
• 
  W2-6
  Roundabout
• 
  W2-6aT
  Traffic islands ahead
• 
  W2-7R
  Offset side roads (right)
• 
  W2-7L
  Offset side roads (left)
• 
  W2-8R
  Double side roads (right)
• 
  W2-8L
  Double side roads (left)

W3 series: Advance traffic control

The MUTCD's W3 series of signs is for warning signs relating to advance traffic controls. The MUTCD provides options for graphic and text signs.

• 
  W3-1
  Stop sign ahead
• 
  W3-2
  Yield sign ahead
• 
  W3-3
  Traffic lights ahead
• 
  W3-4
  Be prepared to stop
• 
  W3-5
  Speed limit ahead
• 
  W3-6
  Draw bridge ahead
• 
  W3-7
  Ramp meter ahead
• 
  W3-7aT
  Ramp signal ahead
• 
  W3-8
  Ramp metered when flashing

W4 series: Lanes and merges

The MUTCD's W4 series of signs is for warning signs relating to lane merges and added lanes, as well as lane endings.

• 
  W4-1R
  Merge (right)
• 
  W4-1L
  Merge (left)
• 
  W4-1aTL
  Thru traffic merge left
• 
  W4-2R
  Lane ends (right)
• 
  W4-2L
  Lane ends (right)
• 
  W4-3R
  Added right lane
• 
  W4-3L
  Added left lane
• 
  W4-4P
  Cross traffic does not stop (plaque)
• 
  W4-5
  Entering roadway merge (entering roadway)
• 
  W4-5aP
  No merge area (plaque)
• 
  W4-6R
  Added right lane (entering roadway)

W5 series: Road width restrictions

The MUTCD's W5 series of signs is for warning signs relating to road width restrictions. The MUTCD provides options for graphic and text signs.

• 
  W5-1
  Road narrows
• 
  W5-2
  Narrow bridge
• 
  W5-3
  One lane bridge
• 
  W5-4a
  Path narrows

W6 series: Divided highway

The MUTCD's W6 series of signs is for warning signs relating to divided highways. The MUTCD provides options for graphic and text signs.

• 
  W6-1
  Divided highway begins
• 
  W6-1aT
  Divided highway
• 
  W6-1bT
  Divided road
• 
  W6-2
  Divided highway ends
• 
  W6-1aT
  Divided highway ends
• 
  W6-1bT
  Divided road ends
• 
  W6-3
  Two-way traffic
• 
  W6-3aT
  Two way traffic

W7 series: Hills

The MUTCD's W7 series of signs is for warning signs relating to hills.

• 
  W7-1
  Steep grade/hill
• 
  W7-1B
  Hill X%
• 
  W7-2P
  Use low gear
• 
  W7-2bP
  Trucks use lower gear
• 
  W7-3P
  X% grade ahead (plaque)
• 
  W7-3aP
  Next XX miles ahead (plaque)
• 
  W7-3bP
  X% grade XX miles ahead (plaque)
• 
  W7-4
  Runaway truck ramp ahead
• 
  W7-4b
  Runaway truck ramp (right)
• 
  W7-4bL
  Runaway truck ramp (left)
• 
  W7-4b
  Runaway truck ramp this lane
• 
  W7-4c
  Truck escape ramp
• 
  W7-4dP
  Sand (plaque)
• 
  W7-4eP
  Gravel (plaque)
• 
  W7-4fP
  Paved (plaque)
• 
  W7-6
  Hill blocks view
• 
  W7-6TP
  Hill blocks view (plaque)

W8 series: Pavement and roadway conditions

The MUTCD's W8 series of signs is for warning signs relating to pavement and roadway conditions.

• 
  W8-1
  Bump
• 
  W8-2
  Dip
• 
  W8-3
  Pavement ends
• 
  W8-4
  Soft shoulder
• 
  W8-5aT
  Slow down on wet ahead
• 
  W8-5P
  When wet (plaque)
• 
  W8-5aP
  Ice (plaque)
• 
  W8-5bP
  Steel deck (plaque)
• 
  W8-5cP
  Excess oil (plaque)
• 
  W8-6
  Truck crossing
• 
  W8-7
  Loose gravel
• 
  W8-7aT
  Loose sand
• 
  W8-8
  Rough road
• 
  W8-9
  Low shoulder
• 
  W8-9aT
  Shoulder drop off
• 
  W8-10
  Bicycle slippery when wet ahead
• 
  W8-10P
  slippery when wet (plaque)
• 
  W8-11
  Uneven lanes
• 
  W8-12
  No center line
• 
  W8-14
  Fallen rocks
• 
  W8-15
  Grooved pavement
• 
  W8-15P
  Motorcycle (plaque)
• 
  W8-16
  Metal bridge deck
• 
  W8-17R
  Shoulder drop-off
• 
  W8-17R
  Shoulder drop-off
• 
  W8-17P
  Shoulder drop-off (plaque)
• 
  W8-18
  Road may flood
• 
  W8-18aT
  Water crossing
• 
  W8-18bT
  When flooded turn around, don't drown
• 
  W8-19
  Flood gauge
• 
  W8-21
  Gusty winds area
• 
  W8-22
  Fog area
• 
  W8-23
  No shoulder ahead
• 
  W8-25
  Shoulder ends

W9 series: Lane transitions

The MUTCD's W9 series of signs is for warning signs relating to lane transitions.

• 
  W9-1R
  Right lane ends
• 
  W9-1L
  Left lane ends
• 
  W9-2R
  Lane ends merge right
• 
  W9-2L
  Lane ends merge left
• 
  CW9-3L
  Center lane closed ahead (text sign used from 2000 to 2023)
• 
  CW9-3L
  Center lane closed ahead (symbol sign used since 2023)

W10 series: Railroad crossings

The MUTCD's W10 series of signs is for warning signs relating to railroad crossings.

• 
  W10-1
  Railroad crossing ahead
• 
  W10-1aP
  Exempt (plaque)
• 
  W10-2R
  Crossroads with parallel tracks (right)
• 
  W10-2L
  Crossroads with parallel tracks (left)
• 
  W10-3R
  Side road with parallel tracks (right)
• 
  W10-3L
  Side road with parallel tracks (left)
• 
  W10-4R
  T intersection with parallel tracks (right)
• 
  W10-4L
  T intersection with parallel tracks (left)
• 
  W10-5
  Train when flashing
• 
  W10-5P
  Low ground clearance plaque
• 
  W10-7
  Light rail activated sign
• 
  W10-8
  Trains may exceed XX mph
• 
  W10-9
  No train horn warning
• 
  W10-9P
  No train horn plaque
• 
  W10-11
  Storage space symbol
• 
  W10-11a
  XX feet between tracks and highway
• 
  W10-11b
  XX feet between highway and tracks behind you
• 
  W10-12R
  Skewed crossing ahead
• 
  W10-13P
  No gates or lights (plaque)
• 
  W10-14P
  Next crossing (plaque)
• 
  W10-14aP
  Use next crossing (plaque)
• 
  W10-15P
  Rough crossing (plaque)

W11 series: Advance warnings

The MUTCD's W11 series of signs is for warning signs relating to advance warnings. The MUTCD allows use of a fluorescent yellow-green background color for signs relating to non-motorized vehicles crossing the road.

• 
  W11-1
  Bicycle
• 
  W11-2
  Pedestrians
• 
  W11-3
  Deer
• 
  W11-4
  Cattle
• 
  W11-5
  Farm vehicles
• 
  W11-6
  Snowmobile
• 
  W11-7
  Equestrian
• 
  W11-8
  Emergency vehicle
• 
  W11-9
  Handicapped
• 
  W11-10
  Truck
• 
  W11-11
  Golf cart
• 
  W11-12T
  Watch for emergency vehicles
• 
  W11-12P
  Emergency signal ahead
• 
  W11-14
  Horse-drawn vehicles
• 
  W11-15
  Bicycle and pedestrians
• 
  W11-15cT
  Watch for slow moving vehicles
• 
  W11-15P
  Trail X-ing (plaque)
• 
  W11-16
  Bear
• 
  W11-17
  Sheep
• 
  W11-18
  Ram
• 
  W11-19
  Donkey
• 
  W11-22
  Wild horse
• 
  W11-25T
  Ducks
• 
  W11-26T
  Pelican

W12 series: Low Clearance Warnings

The MUTCD's W12 series of signs is for warning signs relating to low clearance.

• 
  W12-1
  Double arrow
• 
  W12-2
  Low clearance
• 
  W12-2TP
  Low clearance (plaque)
• 
  W12-2a
  Sign displays height of bridge
• 
  W12-3TP
  Downward arrow (plaque)
• 
  W12-4T
  Low clearance 10 miles ahead
• 
  W12-5T
  Load zoned bridge

W13 series: Advisory speeds

The MUTCD's W13 series of signs is for warning signs relating to advisory speeds. Speed limits in the United States are always in miles per hour.

• 
  W13-1P
  Speed advisory
• 
  W13-2
  Exit speed advisory
• 
  W13-3
  Ramp speed advisory
• 
  W13-6
  Exit speed advisory (270 degree loop curve)
• 
  W13-7
  Ramp speed advisory (270 degree loop curve)
• 
  W13-8T
  XX mph when flashing

W14 series: Dead end streets and no passing zones

The MUTCD's W14 series of signs is for warning signs relating to dead-end streets and no-passing zones. As all situations are not covered, several states and local governments have additional signs for other types of situations not covered by the MUTCD.

• 
  W14-1
  Dead end
• 
  W14-1T
  Road ends
• 
  W14-1aR
  Dead end on the right
• 
  W14-1aL
  Dead end on the left
• 
  W14-2
  No outlet
• 
  W14-2aR
  No outlet on the right
• 
  W14-2aL
  No outlet on the left
• 
  W14-3
  No passing zone

W15 series: Playgrounds

The MUTCD's W15 series of signs is for warning signs relating to playgrounds.

• 
  W15-1
  Playground

W16 series: Supplemental plaques

The MUTCD's W16 series of signs is for supplemental plaques for warning signs.

• 
  W16-1P
  In road (plaque)
• 
  W16-2P
  XX feet
• 
  W16-2aP
  XX feet
• 
  W16-3P
  X miles
• 
  W16-3aP
  X miles
• 
  W16-4P
  Next XX feet
• 
  Advance Street Name Plaque
• 
  W16-8aP
  Advance Street Name Plaque (double arrow)
• 
  W16-9P
  Ahead
• 
  W16-10aP
  Photo enforced
• 
  W16-11
  HOV
• 
  W16-12
  Roundabout junction plaque
• 
  W16-13P
  When flashing
• 
  W16-15P
  New
• 
  W16-17P
  Toll (plaque)
• 
  W16-18P
  Notice

W17 series: Speed humps

The MUTCD's W17 series of signs is for warnings relating to speed humps.

• 
  W17-1
  Speed hump
• 
  W17-2T
  Rumble strips ahead
• 
  W17-3T
  Loose livestock
• 
  W17-4T
  Cattle guard
• 
  W17-5T
  Hospital
• 
  W17-6T
  Military entrance
• 
  W17-7T
  Military area
• 
  W17-9T
  Hitchhikers may be escaping inmates
• 
  W17-10T
  Watch for low flying aircraft
• 
  W17-11T
  Rock slides
• 
  W17-12T
  Earth slides
• 
  W17-14T
  Watch for smoke on road
• 
  W17-15T
  Watch for mud on road

W18 series: No traffic signs

The MUTCD's W18 series of signs is for warnings relating to no further traffic signs.

• 
  W18-1
  No traffic signs

W19 series: Freeway or expressway end signs

The MUTCD's W19 series of signs is for warning signs relating to the end of a freeway or expressway.

• 
  W19-1
  Freeway ends XX mile
• 
  W19-3
  Freeway ends
• 
  W19-5
  All traffic must exit

W20 series: Work zones

The MUTCD's W20 series of signs is for warning signs relating to work zones. These signs are typically orange background ones used for temporary situations.

• 
  G20-1
  Road work next XX miles
• 
  G20-2
  End road work
• 
  G20-5aP
  Work zone plaque (usually under an R2 speed limit sign)
• 
  CW20-1
  Road work XXXX feet ahead
• 
  CW20-3
  Road closed ahead
• 
  CW20-3
  Road is closed XXXX feet ahead
• 
  M4-8a
  End detour
• 
  M4-8b
  End (if a road work blocked road)
• 
  M4-9R
  Detour (right)
• 
  M4-9L
  Detour (left)
• 
  CW20-7
  Flagger ahead

W21 series: Road work

The MUTCD's W21 series of signs is for warning signs relating to road work. They typically have orange backgrounds and are used for temporary situations. As all situations are not covered, several states have their own standards in addition to the MUTCD.

• 
  CW20-4
  One lane road XXXX feet ahead
• 
  CW3-4
  Be prepared to stop
• 
  CW21-1
  Men working
• 
  CW21-2
  Fresh oil
• 
  CW21-7
  Utility work ahead

W22 series: Blasting zones

The MUTCD's W22 series of signs is for warning signs relating to blasting zones. They typically have orange backgrounds and are used for temporary situations.

• 
  CW22-1
  Blasting zone ahead
• 
  R22-2
  Turn off 2-way radios and cell phones
• 
  CW22-3
  End blasting zone

W23 series: Slow traffic

The MUTCD's W23 series of signs is for warning signs relating to slow traffic. They typically have orange backgrounds and are used for temporary situations.

• 
  CW23-1
  Slow traffic ahead
• 
  CW23-2
  New traffic pattern ahead

W24 series: Lane shifts

The MUTCD's W24 series of signs is for warning signs relating to lane shifts, where traffic is diverted slightly toward the left or right of the roadway, but the route is otherwise unchanged. These signs typically have orange background and are used for temporary situations.

• 
  CW24-1R
  Single reverse curve (right)
• 
  CW24-1L
  Single reverse curve (left)
• 
  CW24-aR
  Double reverse curve (right)
• 
  CW24-aL
  Double reverse curve (left)
• 
  CW24-1bL
  Triple reverse curve (right)
• 
  CW24-1bL
  Triple reverse curve (left)
• 
  CW24-1cP
  All lanes

W25 series: Oncoming traffic has extended green

The MUTCD's W25 series of signs is for signs warning that oncoming traffic has an extended green signal at a traffic light.

• 
  W25-1
  Extended green
• 
  W25-2
  Possible extended green

School zone signs

The S series of signs are specially designated by the MUTCD for use around schools. Some states have additional school warning-related signs in the S series, the W series of warning signs, and/or the R series of regulatory signs of the state supplement or state MUTCD. The adoption of the 2009 MUTCD required school warning signs to have fluorescent yellow-green backgrounds.

• 
  S1-1
  School zone ahead (also used for pedestrian crosswalks near schools) since 1998
• 
  S3-1
  School bus stop ahead (symbol)
• 
  S3-1T
  School bus stop ahead
• 
  S3-2
  School bus turn ahead
• 
  S4-1P
  Time of Day
• 
  S4-2P
  When children are present
• 
  S4-3P
  School plaque
• 
  S4-4P
  When flashing
• 
  S4-5
  School speed limit ahead
• 
  S4-5a
  School speed zone ahead
• 
  S4-6P
  Day(s) of the week
• 
  S4-7P
  All year school zone ahead
• 
  S5-1
  School speed limit when flashing
• 
  S5-2
  End school zone (usually under an R2 speed limit sign)
• 
  S5-2aTP
  End school zone (plaque)
• 
  S5-3
  End school speed limit
• 
  S6-1T
  School speed limit when flashing (overhead)
• 
  S7-1T
  Cell phone use prohibited up to $200 fine (used with S5-1 sign)
• 
  W16-5PR
  Supplemental arrow to the right (plaque)
• 
  W16-5PL
  Supplemental arrow to the left (plaque)
• 
  W16-6PR
  Supplemental arrow to the right (plaque)
• 
  W16-6PL
  Supplemental arrow to the left (plaque)
• 
  W16-7PR
  Downward diagonal arrow to the right (plaque)
• 
  W16-7PL
  Downward diagonal arrow to the left (plaque)
• 
  W16-9P
  Ahead (plaque)
• 
  R1-6b
  In-street school crossing (within crosswalk)

External links

• Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 2011 Edition, Revision 2, October 2014