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California (CA) Coded Sign Specifications
| Only California (CA) coded sign specifications are shown on this page. Federal MUTCD coded Sign Specs are located in the FHWA 2004 Standard Highway Signs Book. FHWA Clearview Typeface Supplement Signing Policy is located in the California MUTCD Webpage. UPDATED SPECIFICATIONS (new, revised, or deleted signs) CLICK HERE . |
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Basic Guide for Selection of Retroreflective ASTM Sheetings on State Highway Signs
| California Sign Specifications (Entire Set as of 9/26/06) | ||
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| Description | File Size | Date |
| California Sign Specifications (Entire Set) | 15.18 MB | 9/28/06 |
| For ease of printing, the above document has being made available as a stand-alone document and is set up for double-sided printing. | ||
| California Guide
(G) Sign Specs *Sign codes marked with an asterisk may be used in lieu of federal sign spec, as needed. |
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| CA Code | Sign Description | Date |
| G1-1 (CA) | Destination | 8/1/03 |
| G1-4 (CA) | Destination | 8/1/03 |
| G1-7 (CA) | Destination | 8/1/03 |
| G1-10 (CA) | Destination | 8/1/03 |
| G1-13 (CA) | Destination | 8/1/03 |
| G1-16 (CA) | Destination | 8/1/03 |
| G1-19 (CA) | Destination | 8/1/03 |
| G5 (CA) | Distance | 8/1/03 |
| G7-1 (CA) * | Street Name | 8/1/03 |
| G7-2 (CA) * | Advance Street Name Plaque | 8/1/03 |
| G8-1 (CA) | Destination & Street Name with Arrow | 8/1/03 |
| G8-4 (CA) | Destination & Street Name with Arrow | 8/1/03 |
| G8-7 (CA) | Destination & Street Name with Arrow | 8/1/03 |
| G8-10 (CA) | Destination & Street Name with Arrow | 8/1/03 |
| G8-13 (CA) | Destination & Street Name with Arrow | 8/1/03 |
| G8-16 (CA) | Destination & Street Name with Arrow | 8/1/03 |
| G8-19 (CA) | Destination & Street Name with Arrow | 8/1/03 |
| G8-22 (CA) | Destination & Street Name with Arrow | 8/1/03 |
| G9-1 (CA) | Population/Elevation Overlay plate | 6/3/02 |
| G9-2 (CA) | Unincorporated Community | 8/1/03 |
| G9-5 (CA) | City Limit | 8/1/03 |
| G9A (CA) | Numeral Overlay Plate | 7/25/72 |
| G10 (CA) | County Line | 11/15/71 |
| G10B (CA) | Welcome To California | 1/6/94 |
| G11-1 (CA) | Inventory Marker | 11/15/71 |
| G11-2 (CA) | Inventory Marker | 11/15/71 |
| G11-4.1 (CA) | Inventory Marker | 8/22/78 |
| G11-4A (CA) | Memorial Bridge | 1/13/98 |
| G11-4B (CA) | Memorial Bridge | 1/13/98 |
| G11-5 (CA) | Inventory Marker | 11/15/71 |
| G11-6 (CA) | Inventory Marker | 3/28/83 |
| G11-7 (CA) | Inventory Marker | 3/2/95 |
| G11-8 (CA) | Memorial Bridge | 1/13/98 |
| G11-9 (CA) | Memorial Bridge | 1/13/98 |
| G11-10 (CA) | Inventory Marker | 9/27/00 |
| G13-1 (CA) | Historical Landmark | 11/15/71 |
| G13-2 (CA) | Historical Landmark | 11/15/94 |
| G14 (CA) | Advance Historical Landmark | 5/12/72 |
| G15 (CA) | POINT OF HISTORICAL INTEREST | 11/15/71 |
| G16 (CA) | Mountain Pass Elevation | 11/15/71 |
| G17 (CA) | Elevation | 11/15/71 |
| G20-1 (CA) | Advance Lane Assignment | 11/15/71 |
| G20-3 (CA) | Advance Lane Assignment | 11/15/71 |
| G20-5 (CA) | Advance Lane Assignment | 11/15/71 |
| G20-7 (CA) | Advance Lane Assignment | 7/15/73 |
| G20-9 (CA) | HOV Advance Lane Assignment | 8/1/02 |
| G21-1 (CA) | Advance Lane Assignment | 11/15/71 |
| G21-3 (CA) | Advance Lane Assignment | 11/15/71 |
| G22 (CA) | Advance Turn | 11/15/71 |
| G23-1 (CA) | Interchange Sequence | 11/15/71 |
| G23-2 (CA) | Interchange Sequence | 11/15/71 |
| G23-3 (CA) | Interchange Sequence | 11/15/71 |
| G23-4 (CA) | Interchange Sequence | 11/15/71 |
| G23-5 (CA) | Interchange Sequence | 11/15/71 |
| G23-6 (CA) | Interchange Sequence | 11/15/71 |
| G24-1 (CA) | Pull-Through | 11/15/71 |
| G24-3 (CA) | Pull-Through | 11/15/71 |
| G24-4 (CA) | Pull-Through | 11/15/71 |
| G24-5 (CA) | Pull-Through | 11/15/71 |
| G24-6 (CA) | Pull-Through | 11/15/71 |
| G26-1 (CA) | U.S. Route Shield (English units) | 6/3/02 |
| G26-1 (CA) | U.S. Route Shield (Metric units) | 6/3/02 |
| G26-2 (CA) | U.S. Route Marker | 6/3/02 |
| G27-1 (CA) * | Interstate Route Shield | 8/27/93 |
| G27-2 (CA) | Interstate Route Marker | 8/27/93 |
| G28-1 (CA) | State Route Shield | 11/15/71 |
| G28-2 (CA) | State Route Marker | 11/15/71 |
| G30 (CA) | Scenic Route | 11/15/71 |
| G30A (CA) | Scenic Route | 11/15/71 |
| G30B (CA) | Scenic Route | 8/24/71 |
| G32 (CA) * | Directional Arrow Auxiliary | 3/22/91 |
| G33 (CA) * | Directional Arrow Auxiliary | 3/22/91 |
| G33-1 (CA) | Directional Arrow Auxiliary | 3/22/91 |
| G34 (CA) * | Directional Arrow Auxiliary | 3/22/91 |
| G35 (CA) * | Directional Arrow Auxiliary | 3/22/91 |
| G36 (CA) * | Directional Arrow Auxiliary | 3/22/91 |
| G37 (CA) * | Directional Arrow Auxiliary | 3/22/91 |
| G38 (CA) * | Directional Arrow Auxiliary | 3/22/91 |
| G43 (CA) * | Directional Arrow Auxiliary | 3/22/91 |
| G44 (CA) * | Directional Arrow Auxiliary | 3/22/91 |
| G45 (CA) * | Advance Turn Arrow Auxiliary | 3/22/91 |
| G46 (CA) * | Advance Turn Arrow Auxiliary | 3/22/91 |
| G47 (CA) * | NORTH | 11/15/71 |
| G48 (CA) * | SOUTH | 11/15/71 |
| G49 (CA) * | EAST | 11/15/71 |
| G50 (CA) * | WEST | 11/15/71 |
| G51 (CA) * | TEMPORARY | 11/15/71 |
| G53 (CA) * | ALTERNATE | 3/22/76 |
| G55 (CA) * | BUSINESS | 11/15/71 |
| G56 (CA) * | JCT | 11/15/71 |
| G57 (CA) * | END | 11/15/71 |
| G58 (CA) | Next Right/Left | 3/22/91 |
| G59 (CA) * | TO | 11/15/71 |
| G66-11 (CA) | Methanol Fuel | 12/14/87 |
| G66-11A (CA) | METHANOL | 1/15/98 |
| G66-12A (CA) | DIESEL | 1/15/98 |
| G66-21 (CA) | ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION | 7/21/97 |
| G66-21A (CA) | Distance with Arrow | 7/21/97 |
| G66-22A (CA) | Compressed Natural Gas | 12/1/99 |
| G66-22B (CA) | Liquefied Natural Gas | 12/1/99 |
| G66-55 (CA) | STAA Truck Service | 12/5/89 |
| G66-56 (CA) | STAA Truck Terminal Access | 12/5/89 |
| G66-56A (CA) | NEXT EXIT OK | 6/17/87 |
| G66-57 (CA) | Highway Patrol | 11/10/86 |
| G66-58 (CA) | BRAKE CHECK AREA | 3/22/91 |
| G66-59 (CA) | BRAKE CHECK AREA with Arrow | 3/22/91 |
| G66-60 (CA) | BRAKE CHECK AREA (X MILE) | 3/22/91 |
| G66-61 (CA) | Sheriff | 2/23/95 |
| G66-62 (CA) | Police | 2/23/95 |
| G68 (CA) | DIVIDED ROAD (X MILES AHEAD) | 5/14/71 |
| G69 (CA) | PASSING LANE (X MILES) or AHEAD | 7/21/98 |
| G70-2 (CA) | Single Line Exit XX | 4/20/06 |
| G70-3 (CA) | Single Line Exit XXXX | 4/20/06 |
| G70-4 (CA) | Two Line Exit XX | 4/20/06 |
| G70-5 (CA) | Two Line Exit XXXX | 4/20/06 |
| G72 (CA) | National/State Park (X MILES) | 12/28/78 |
| G76 (CA) | ROUTE ____ BUSINESS | 11/15/71 |
| G77-1 (CA) | Interchange Guide | 11/15/71 |
| G77-4 (CA) | Interchange Guide | 10/19/73 |
| G77-7 (CA) | Interchange Guide | 11/15/71 |
| G77A (CA) | Interchange Guide | 6/17/87 |
| G78-1 (CA) | Interchange Guide | 10/19/73 |
| G78-4 (CA) | Interchange Guide | 7/25/72 |
| G79 (CA) * | REST AREA (X MILE) | 4/15/05 |
| G79A (CA) * | NEXT REST (X MILE) | 4/15/05 |
| G80A (CA) * | REST AREA | 11/15/71 |
| G80B (CA) | PATROLLED BY HIGHWAY PATROL | 11/8/01 |
| G81-21 (CA) | TOURIST INFORMATION | 5/14/85 |
| G81-24 (CA) | TOURIST INFORMATION | 5/14/85 |
| G81-52 (CA) | LP GAS | 1/15/92 |
| G81-61 (CA) | EMERGENCY CALL 9-1-1 | 12/5/89 |
| G81-62 (CA) | EMERGENCY CALL 9-1-1 | 3/25/88 |
| G81-63 (CA) | VENDING MACHINES | 9/1/93 |
| G81-64A (CA) | WHEN FLASHING | 11/26/01 |
| G81-65 (CA) | Radio-Recreation Information | 3/9/01 |
| G82 (CA) | FREEWAY with Arrow | 7/9/96 |
| G83-1 (CA) | Advance Guide | 6/8/01 |
| G83-2 (CA) | Advance Guide | 6/8/01 |
| G83-3 (CA) | HOV Advance Guide | 8/1/02 |
| G83-4 (CA) | Exit Numbered Advance Guide | 4/20/06 |
| G83-5 (CA) | Exit Numbered Advance Guide | 4/20/06 |
| G84 (CA) | EXIT with Arrow | 8/26/02 |
| G84-1 (CA) | HOV EXIT with Arrow | 8/1/02 |
| G84-2 (CA) | EXIT (XX) with Arrow | 4/20/06 |
| G84-3 (CA) | EXIT (XXXX) with Arrow | 4/20/06 |
| G85-1 (CA) | Exit Direction | 6/8/01 |
| G85-2 (CA) | Exit Direction | 6/8/01 |
| G85-3 (CA) | Exit Direction | 6/8/01 |
| G85-4 (CA) | Exit Direction | 6/8/01 |
| G85-5 (CA) | Exit Direction | 6/8/01 |
| G85-6 (CA) | Exit Direction | 6/8/01 |
| G85-7 (CA) | HOV Exit Direction | 8/1/02 |
| G85-8 (CA) | HOV Exit Direction | 8/1/02 |
| G85-9 (CA) | HOV Exit Direction | 8/1/02 |
| G85-10 (CA) | Exit Numbered Exit Direction | 4/20/06 |
| G85-11 (CA) | Exit Numbered Exit Direction | 4/20/06 |
| G86-1 (CA) | Supplemental Destination | 6/17/87 |
| G86-3 (CA) | Supplemental Destination | 6/8/01 |
| G86-5 (CA) | Supplemental Destination | 6/8/01 |
| G86-7 (CA) | Supplemental Destination | 6/8/01 |
| G86-8 (CA) | HOV Supplemental Destination | 8/1/02 |
| G86-9 (CA) | HOV Supplemental Destination | 8/1/02 |
| G86-10 (CA) | HOV Supplemental Destination | 8/1/02 |
| G86-11 (CA) | Historic District Supplemental Destination | 2/10/99 |
| G86-12 (CA) | Exit Numbered Supplemental Destination | 4/20/06 |
| G86-13 (CA) | Exit Numbered Supplemental Destination | 4/20/06 |
| G87 (CA) * | NEXT X EXITS | 11/15/71 |
| G92 (CA) | FREEWAY ENTRANCE | 1/15/92 |
| G92-1 (CA) | CARPOOLL LANE ENTRANCE | 8/1/02 |
| G93C (CA) | Bike PARKING | 12/4/80 |
| G94 Grid (CA) | Airport Symbol Grid | 8/16/00 |
| G94-1 (CA) | Conventional Airport | 12/5/89 |
| G95A (CA) | PARK & RIDE | 7/13/93 |
| G95B (CA) | PARK & RIDE NEXT RIGHT | 7/13/93 |
| G95B-1 (CA) | Park & Ride Courtesy Plaque | 9/9/91 |
| G95D (CA) | BUS SERVICE Plaque | 6/17/87 |
| G95E (CA) | Park & Ride Plaque | 11/9/92 |
| G95F (CA) | Train Station NEXT RIGHT | 1/25/95 |
| G95G (CA) | Specific Train Station NEXT RIGHT | 1/25/95 |
| G96 (CA) | Light Rail Station | 3/22/91 |
| G96A (CA) | TROLLEY Plaque | 7/12/91 |
| G97A (CA) | AMTRAK | 11/23/99 |
| G200-80 (CA) | Golf Course | 1/15/92 |
| G200-81 (CA) | Wildlife Viewing | 6/19/92 |
| G200-81A (CA) | WILDLIFE VIEWING | 6/19/92 |
| G200-81B (CA) | Wildlife Viewing Symbol Grid | 6/19/92 |
| G200-82 (CA) | Botanical Management Area | 5/8/97 |
| G200-82A (CA) | BOTANICAL MANAGEMENT AREA | 5/8/97 |
| California Special Guide
(SG) Sign Specs *Sign codes marked with an asterisk may be used in lieu of federal sign spec, as needed. |
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| CA Code | Sign Description | Date |
| SG1 (CA) | Named State Highway | 11/21/74 |
| SG2 (CA) | EL CAMINO REAL | 11/21/74 |
| SG2A (CA) | HISTORIC EL CAMINO REAL | 6/18/03 |
| SG8 (CA) | NO PICKUPS | 2/3/95 |
| SG19 (CA) | Carpool Information | 6/1/04 |
| SG20 (CA) | Park & Ride Facility/Carpool Information | 6/1/04 |
| SG25 (CA) | Call Box | 12/26/96 |
| SG25A (CA) | Call Box Adoption Plaque | 5/5/98 |
| SG26 (CA) | Caltrans Facility Entrance | 8/22/78 |
| SG28 (Lt) (CA) | Coastal Access | 4/4/03 |
| SG28 (Rt) (CA) | Coastal Access | 4/4/03 |
| SG28Grid (CA) | Coastal Access Symbol Grid | 4/4/03 |
| SG30 (CA) | SNO-PARK X MILE | 6/11/85 |
| SG31 (CA) | SNO-PARK NEXT RIGHT | 6/11/85 |
| SG32 (CA) | SNO-PARK with Arrow | 6/11/85 |
| SG33 (CA) | SNO-PARK with Arrow | 6/11/85 |
| SG34 (CA) | SNO-PARK | 6/11/85 |
| SG35 (CA) | PERMIT REQUIRED | 6/11/85 |
| SG35-1 (CA) | PERMIT REQUIRED NOV 1 TO MAY 30 | 6/11/85 |
| SG38 (CA) | CDF FIRE STATION NEXT RIGHT | 1/26/89 |
| SG39 (CA) | CDF FIRE STATION with Arrow | 1/26/89 |
| SG41 (CA) | END CALL BOXES | 12/5/89 |
| SG42-1 (CA) | Single-Exit Interhange (One Service) Mainline | 7/10/03 |
| SG42-2 (CA) | Single-Exit Interhange (One Service) Mainline | 7/10/03 |
| SG42-3 (CA) | Double-Exit Interhange Mainline | 7/10/03 |
| SG42-4 (CA) | Specific Service Ramp | 7/10/03 |
| SG42-5 (CA) | Specific Service Ramp | 7/10/03 |
| SG42-6 (CA) | Single-Exit Interhange (Two Services) Mainline | 7/10/03 |
| SG42-7 (CA) | Single-Exit Interhange (Two Services) Mainline | 7/10/03 |
| SG42-8 (CA) | Specific Service Ramp | 7/10/03 |
| SG42-9 (CA) | Single-Exit Interhange (One Service) Mainline | 7/10/03 |
| SG42-10 (CA) | Single-Exit Interhange (One Service) Mainline | 7/10/03 |
| SG42-11 (CA) | Double-Exit Interhange Mainline | 7/10/03 |
| SG42-12 (CA) | Specific Service Ramp | 7/10/03 |
| SG44-1 (CA) | Tourist Oriented Directional Sign (TODS) | 5/20/04 |
| SG44-2 (CA) | Tourist Oriented Directional Sign (TODS) | 5/20/04 |
| SG44A (CA) | TODS Logo - Bed & Breakfast | 3/13/97 |
| SG44C (CA) | TODS Logo - Fuel | 3/13/97 |
| SG44D (CA) | TODS Logo - Food | 3/13/97 |
| SG44E (CA) | TODS Logo - Lodging | 3/13/97 |
| SG44F (CA) | TODS Logo - Trailer Park | 3/13/97 |
| SG44G (CA) | TODS Logo - Winnery | 3/13/97 |
| SG44H (CA) | TODS Logo - Gift Shop | 3/13/97 |
| SG44J (CA) | TODS Logo - Camp Grounds/Trailer Park | 3/13/97 |
| SG44K (CA) | TODS Logo - Art Studio | 3/13/97 |
| SG45 (CA) | Bicycle Route Number Marker | 4/23/96 |
| SG47A (CA) | CALIFORNIA WELCOME CENTER X MILES | 11/2/00 |
| SG47B (CA) | CALIFORNIA WELCOME CENTER NEXT RIGHT | 11/2/00 |
| SG47C (CA) | CALIFORNIA WELCOME CENTER with Arrow | 11/2/00 |
| SG47D (CA) | CALIFORNIA WELCOME CENTER X MILES with Arrow | 11/2/00 |
| SG47E (CA) | California Welcome Center Symbol Grid | 11/2/00 |
| SG49 (CA) | TRAVEL INFO CALL 511 (Bay Area only) | 11/1/02 |
| SG49A (CA) | TRAVEL INFO CALL 511 | 4/28/04 |
| SG49B (CA) | Travel Info Call 511 Symbol Grid | 4/28/04 |
| California Special Information
(S) Sign Specs *Sign codes marked with an asterisk may be used in lieu of federal sign spec, as needed. |
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| CA Code | Sign Description | Date |
| S1-1 (CA) | STATE PROPERTY | 11/21/74 |
| S2 (CA) | Inventory Marker (Survey) | 3/11/83 |
| S3-1 (CA) | FREEWAY - ACCESS RIGHTS RESTRICTED ON THIS SECTION OF THE HIGHWAY | 11/21/74 |
| S8 (CA) | STATE PROPERTY - NO DUMPING - NO PARKING - NO TRESPASSING | 12/5/89 |
| S9 (CA) | Fire Hydrant Street Name | 10/3/88 |
| S10 (CA) | Fire Hydrant with Distance and Arrow | 12/5/89 |
| S12 (CA) | OHV TRAIL | 2/1/90 |
| S16-8 (CA) | El Camino Real Adopt-A-Highway | 7/18/97 |
| S17 (CA) | Bicycle Route Name Marker | 8/1/91 |
| S18 (CA) | Historic Route | 1/22/99 |
| S19 (CA) | Opposite Sex Attendant | 11/9/92 |
| S20 (CA) | STATE PROPERTY - ANY PERSON REMOVING OR MOLESTING SAME WILL BE PROSECUTED | 9/1/93 |
| S21 (CA) | Weigh Station Repair Service Plaque | 7/13/93 |
| S22 (CA) | NO LOITERING, CAMPING, VENDING OR PARKING OF VEHICLES 30 FEET OR LONGER | 5/24/93 |
| S23 (CA) | Rest Area/Vista Point 8 Hour Parking | 12/16/93 |
| S24 (CA) | NO SOLICITING | 2/4/94 |
| S25 (CA) | Historic Route 99 | 6/9/99 |
| S26 (CA) | Rattlesnakes Caution | 5/23/94 |
| S27 (CA) | Caltrans CONSTRUCTION FIELD OFFICE | 5/24/94 |
| S28 (CA) | USING RECLAIMED WATER | 2/3/95 |
| S29 (CA) | Historic Bridge - 2 Lines | 12/28/00 |
| S29-1 (CA) | Historic Bridge - 3 Lines | 12/28/00 |
| S29-2 (CA) | Advance Historic Bridge | 12/28/00 |
| S30-1 (CA) | DAYLIGHT HEADLIGHT SECTION | 1/29/96 |
| S30-2 (CA) | TURN ON HEADLIGHTS NEXT X MILES | 1/29/96 |
| S30-3 (CA) | END DAYLIGHT HEADLIGHT SECTION | 1/29/96 |
| S30-4 (CA) | TURN ON HEADLIGHTS | 1/29/96 |
| S30-5 (CA) | CHECK HEADLIGHTS | 1/29/96 |
| S32 (CA) | Adopt-A-Highway | 8/4/03 |
| S32A (CA) | Adopt-A-Highway Symbol | 8/4/03 |
| S32B (CA) | Adopt-A-Highway Recognition Panel | 1/17/01 |
| S32-1 (CA) | Litter Removal | 1/26/99 |
| S32-2 (CA) | Wildflower Planting | 2/10/99 |
| S32-3 (CA) | Tree Planting | 1/17/01 |
| S32-4 (CA) | Graffiti Removal | 1/17/01 |
| S32-5 (CA) | Vegetation Control | 1/17/01 |
| S33 (CA) | Safety Corridor | 5/4/99 |
| S34 (CA) | Highway Patrol PARKING ONLY | 3/21/03 |
| S35 (CA) | PLEASE DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE | 12/19/01 |
| S35-1 (CA) | IN MEMORY OF XXX - 1 PERSON | 12/19/01 |
| S35-2 (CA) | IN MEMORY OF XXX - 2 PERSONS | 12/19/01 |
| S35-3 (CA) | IN MEMORY OF XXX - 3 PERSONS | 12/19/01 |
| California Regulatory
(R) Sign Specs *Sign codes marked with an asterisk may be used in lieu of federal sign spec, as needed. |
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| CA Code | Sign Description | Date |
| R2-4 (CA) | Speed Zone Ahead | 6/01/04 |
| R3 (CA) | End Speed Limit | 1/17/08 |
| R6-3 (CA) | TRUCKS, 3 ALXELS OR MORE 55 MAXIMUM | 10/10/03 |
| R6-3A (CA) | TRUCKS 3 AXLES OR MORE RIGHT 2 LANES ONLY | 4/15/05 |
| R6-4 (CA) | ALL VEHICLES WHEN TOWING 55 MAXIMUM | 10/10/03 |
| R6-4A (CA) | ALL VEHICLES WHEN TOWING RIGHT 2 LANES ONLY | 4/15/05 |
| R11 (CA) * | DO NOT ENTER | 3/22/91 |
| R11A (CA) * | WRONG WAY | 7/23/81 |
| R13A (CA) | No Right Turn on Red | 8/1/03 |
| R13B (CA) | No Left Turn on Red | 8/1/03 |
| R18A (CA) | RIGHT (LEFT) LANE MUST EXIT | 2/3/99 |
| R18B (CA) | RIGHT (LEFT) LANE FREEWAY ONLY | 7/15/96 |
| R20A (CA) | Weight Limit | 2/11/74 |
| R20D-1 (CA) | Truck Exclusion Plaques | 7/16/98 |
| R20D-2 (CA) | Truck Exclusion Plaques | 7/16/98 |
| R20D-3 (CA) | Truck Exclusion Plaques | 7/16/98 |
| R20D-4 (CA) | Truck Exclusion Plaques | 7/16/98 |
| R20H (CA) | Truck Length Limit | 4/16/99 |
| R20-1 (CA) | No Trucks Variable Message | 6/1/04 |
| R20-1A (CA) | NEXT RIGHT Plaque | 6/1/04 |
| R21 (CA) | Bridge Speed and Weight Limit | 11/29/71 |
| R22 (CA) | OK TO PARK ON BRIDGE | 1/28/72 |
| R23 (CA) | NO FISHING (JUMPING) FROM BRIDGE | 8/24/98 |
| R24 (CA) | PARK PARALLEL | 1/28/72 |
| R25 (CA) | PARK OFF PAVEMENT | 11/29/71 |
| R26 (CA) | NO PARKING ANY TIME | 3/22/91 |
| R26(S) (CA) | NO STOPPING ANY TIME | 3/22/91 |
| R26A (CA) | NO PARKING ANY TIME | 1/28/72 |
| R26A(S) (CA) | NO STOPPING ANY TIME | 1/28/72 |
| R26B (CA) | NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER | 3/22/91 |
| R26C (CA) | NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER | 11/14/74 |
| R26F (CA) | NO STOPPING FIRE LANE | 2/24/86 |
| R26J (CA) | TOW-AWAY NO PARKING ANY TIME | 3/21/03 |
| R27 (CA) | NO PARKING ON BRIDGE | 3/22/91 |
| R27A (CA) | NO PARKING ON BRIDGE | 1/28/72 |
| R28 (CA) | NO PARKING ANY TIME with Arrow | 7/13/93 |
| R28(S) (CA) | NO STOPPING ANY TIME with Arrow | 7/13/93 |
| R28A (CA) | NO PARKING ANY TIME with Arrow | 7/13/93 |
| R28A(S) (CA) | NO STOPPING ANY TIME with Arrow | 7/13/93 |
| R28B (CA) | NO PARKING VEHICLES OVER 6 FT HIGH | 8/16/94 |
| R29 (CA) | No Stopping/No Parking Specific Hours | 1/28/72 |
| R30 (CA) | No Parking Specific Hours | 3/22/91 |
| R30A (CA) | No Parking Specific Hours | 7/13/93 |
| R31 (CA) | No Parking/Parking Specific Hours | 1/28/72 |
| R31(S) (CA) | No Stopping/Parking Specific Hours | 1/28/72 |
| R32 (CA) | Limited Hour Parking Specific Hours | 3/22/91 |
| R32A (CA) | Limite Minute Parking Specific Hours | 3/22/91 |
| R32B (CA) | No Parking/Limited Hour Parking Specific Hours | 2/4/86 |
| R33 (CA) | NO LEFT TURN Specific Hours | 9/26/06 |
| R33A (CA) | NO LEFT TURN Specific Hours | 9/26/06 |
| R33B (CA) | NO LEFT TURN Specific Hours EXCEPT BUSES AND CARPOOLS | 9/26/06 |
| R33C (CA) | NO LEFT TURN WHEN METERED EXCEPT BUSES AND CARPOOLS | 9/26/06 |
| R36 (CA) | Commercial Vehicle Weight Exclusion | 11/12/75 |
| R37 (CA) | Tow-Away No Stopping/Limited Hour Parking Specific Hours | 1/28/72 |
| R38 (CA) | Tow-Away No Parking/Limited Hour Parking Specific Hours | 1/28/72 |
| R38(S) (CA) | Tow-Away No Stopping/Limited Hour Parking Specific Hours | 1/28/72 |
| R40 (CA) | TWO WAY TRAFFIC AHEAD | 1/28/72 |
| R44A (CA) | Bike Path Exclusion | 3/22/91 |
| R44B (CA) | BICYCLES MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES MUST EXIT | 12/23/82 |
| R44C (CA) | BICYCLES MUST EXIT | 12/14/87 |
| R47 (CA) | $1000 FINE FOR LITTERING | 7/14/86 |
| R47A (CA) | $1000 FINE FOR ANIMAL ABANDONMENT | 11/7/01 |
| R48 (CA) | SPEED ENFORCED BY RADAR | 5/20/04 |
| R48-1 (CA) | RADAR ENFORCED | 6/14/94 |
| R48-2 (CA) | SPEED ENFORCED BY AIRCRAFT | 6/1/04 |
| R49 (CA) * | NO PED CROSSING, USE CROSSWALK | 11/23/99 |
| R50 (CA) | TURNOUT 1/4 MILE | 3/10/72 |
| R51 (CA) | TURNOUT | 6/17/87 |
| R52 (CA) | SLOWER TRAFFIC USE TURNOUTS | 6/17/87 |
| R52A (CA) | SLOWER TRAFFIC USE TURNOUTS TO ALLOW PASSING | 7/15/96 |
| R53A (CA) | END TRUCK LANE | 4/22/81 |
| R53B (CA) | TRUCKS RIGHT LANE ONLY | 10/3/88 |
| R53D (CA) | AUTOS WITH TRAILERS - TRUCKS - PROHIBITED | 1/28/83 |
| R53E (CA) | END TRUCK LANE CONTROL | 10/3/88 |
| R55 (CA) | YIELD TO UPHILL TRAFFIC | 4/22/81 |
| R57 (CA) | BEGIN FREEWAY | 5/5/71 |
| R58 (CA) | END FREEWAY | 11/29/71 |
| R59 (CA) * | Mandatory Movement Lane Control | 1/3/74 |
| R60A (CA) * | Optional Movement Lane Control | 6/17/87 |
| R60B (CA) | Optional Movement Lane Control | 10/23/75 |
| R61-1 (CA) | Intersection Lane Control | 10/23/75 |
| R61-3 (CA) | Intersection Lane Control | 10/23/75 |
| R61-5 (CA) | Intersection Lane Control | 10/23/75 |
| R61-7 (CA) | Intersection Lane Control | 10/23/75 |
| R61-9 (CA) | Intersection Lane Control | 3/25/76 |
| R61-11 (CA) | Intersection Lane Control | 6/17/87 |
| R61-13 (CA) | Intersection Lane Control | 10/23/75 |
| R61-15 (CA) | Intersection Lane Control | 10/23/75 |
| R61-17 (CA) | Intersection Lane Control | 10/23/75 |
| R61-19 (CA) | Intersection Lane Control | 5/16/77 |
| R61-22 (CA) | Intersection Lane Control | 10/23/75 |
| R61-24 (CA) | Intersection Lane Control | 10/23/75 |
| R61-26 (CA) | Intersection Lane Control | 10/23/75 |
| R61-28 (CA) | Intersection Lane Control | 10/23/75 |
| R61-30 (CA) | Intersection Lane Control | 10/23/75 |
| R61-32 (CA) | Intersection Lane Control | 10/23/75 |
| R61-34 (CA) | Intersection Lane Control | 3/25/76 |
| R61-36 (CA) | Intersection Lane Control | 3/25/76 |
| R62A (CA) * | PUSH BUTTON FOR WALK SIGNAL | 6/20/94 |
| R62B (CA) * | PUSH BUTTON FOR GREEN LIGHT | 6/20/94 |
| R62C (CA) | Bike/Push Button for Green Light | 6/20/94 |
| R62D (CA) * | Push Button for Walk Signal | 6/20/94 |
| R62E (CA) | PUSH BUTTON FOR PEDESTRIAN WARNING LIGHTS - CROSS WITH CAUTION | 3/3/03 |
| R67 (CA) | Two-Way Left Turn Lane | 11/16/76 |
| R70 (CA) | TRUCKS OK | 1/28/72 |
| R73-1 (CA) | Intersection Lane Control | 3/22/91 |
| R73-2 (CA) | Intersection Lane Control | 3/22/91 |
| R73-3 (CA) | Intersection Lane Control | 3/22/91 |
| R73-4 (CA) | Intersection Lane Control | 3/22/91 |
| R73-5 (CA) | Intersection Lane Control | 3/22/91 |
| R73-6 (CA) | Intersection Lane Control | 3/22/91 |
| R73-7 (CA) * | LEFT TURN YIELD ON GREEN (Symbolic Green Ball) | 7/21/98 |
| R73-8 (CA) | Intersection Lane Control | 9/25/02 |
| R73-9 (CA) | AT SIGNAL | 9/26/06 |
| R74 (CA) | CHAIN INSTALLATION ONLY | 12/23/82 |
| R75 (CA) | CHAINS REQUIRED (X MILE (X MILES)) AHEAD | 10/11/72 |
| R76 (CA) | CHAINS REQUIRED | 11/10/86 |
| R76-1 (CA) | ON SINGLE AXLE DRIVE VEHICLE WITH TRAILER | 10/29/85 |
| R77 (CA) | NO EXCEPTIONS | 12/5/89 |
| R78 (CA) | END CHAIN CONTROL | 10/11/72 |
| R79 (CA) | AUTOS & PICKUPS SNOW TIRES OK - CARRY CHAINS | 10/11/72 |
| R80-1 (CA) | 4-W DRIVE WITH SNOW TIRES OK - CARRY CHAINS | 12/5/89 |
| R81 (CA) | Bike Lane | 7/22/94 |
| R81A (CA) | BEGIN | 3/11/74 |
| R81B (CA) | END | 3/11/74 |
| R82A (CA) | Specific Hours/Days Plaque | 12/14/87 |
| R82B (CA) | Specific Hours/Days Plaque | 8/1/02 |
| R82-1 (CA) | CARPOOL LANE AHEAD ___ MILE | 8/1/02 |
| R84-1 (CA) | END CARPOOL LANE | 8/1/02 |
| R84-2 (CA) | CARPOOL LANE ENDS ___ MILE | 8/1/02 |
| R86 (CA) | LEFT LANE CARPOOLS ONLY Specific Hours/Days | 8/1/02 |
| R86-2 (CA) | LEFT LANE CARPOOLS ONLY | 8/1/02 |
| R86-3 (CA) | LEFT LANE CARPOOLS ONLY Specific Hours/Days | 8/1/02 |
| R87-1 (CA) | CARPOOLS ONLY ___ OR MORE PERSONS PER VEHICLE | 8/1/02 |
| R87-2 (CA) | Route Shield CARPOOLS ONLY ___ OR MORE PERSONS PER VEHICLE | 8/1/02 |
| R88 (CA) | LEFT (CENTER OR RIGHT) LANE DO NOT STOP (BUSES ONLY) | 12/14/87 |
| R89 (CA) | 1 CAR (2 CARS) PER GREEN | 8/1/03 |
| R89-1 (CA) | 1 CAR (2 CARS) PER GREEN EACH LANE | 8/1/03 |
| R89-2 (CA) | 1 CAR (2 CARS) PER GREEN THIS LANE | 8/1/03 |
| R89-3 (CA) | RIGHT (LEFT) LANE THIS SIGNAL | 8/1/03 |
| R90-1 (CA) | ALL VEHICLES STOP ON RED | 5/20/04 |
| R91 (CA) | LEFT (RIGHT OR CENTER) CARPOOLS ___ OR MORE ONLY Specific Hours/Days | 4/30/96 |
| R91-1 (CA) | LEFT (RIGHT OR CENTER) CARPOOLS ___ OR MORE ONLY WHEN METERED | 3/3/00 |
| R91-2 (CA) | (HOV) NO TRUCKS OVER 5 TONS OR VEHICLES WITH TRAILERS | 8/1/02 |
| R91-3 (CA) | LEFT (RIGHT OR CENTER) CARPOOLS ___ OR MORE ONLY | 4/30/96 |
| R91B (CA) | AUTOS/PICKUPS 2 SEATERS WITH 2 PERSONS OK | 9/6/95 |
| R92 (CA) | BUSES ONLY CARPOOLS OK Specific Hours/Days | 3/22/79 |
| R93-2 (CA) | CARPOOL IS ___ OR MORE PERSONS PER VEHICLE | 8/1/02 |
| R93A (CA) | VEHICLES WITH DMV CLEAN AIR DECAL OK | 8/1/02 |
| R94 (CA) | Mandatory/Optional Carpool Movement Lane Control | 7/18/97 |
| R96B (CA) * | USE CROSSWALK | 9/1/93 |
| R99 (CA) | Disabled Parking Only | 7/31/84 |
| R100A (CA) | TOW-AWAY SPECIAL PLACARD OR LICENSE PLATE REQUIRED | 3/22/79 |
| R100B (CA) | Disabled Tow-Away | 2/25/00 |
| R101 (CA) | PRIVATE ROAD (PRIVATE PROPERTY) VEHICLE CODE ENFORCED | 11/10/86 |
| R102 (CA) | hazardous Waste Prohibited | 1/31/86 |
| R102A (CA) | HAZARDOUS WASTE PROHIBITED | 1/31/86 |
| R103 (CA) | Hazardous Waste Permitted | 1/31/86 |
| R103A (CA) | HAZARDOUS WASTE PERMITTED | 1/31/86 |
| R104 (CA) | Hazardous Material Prohibited | 1/31/86 |
| R104A (CA) | HAZARDOUS MATERIAL PROHIBITED | 1/31/86 |
| R105 (CA) | Hazardous Material Permitted | 1/31/86 |
| R105A (CA) | HAZARDOUS MATERIAL PERMITTED | 1/31/86 |
| R106 (CA) | LOOK TRAINS w/arrow | 9/26/06 |
| California Special Regulatory
(SR) Sign Specs *Sign codes marked with an asterisk may be used in lieu of federal sign spec, as needed. |
|---|
| CA Code | Sign Description | Date |
| SR2 (CA) | Rest Area Disclaimer | 6/17/87 |
| SR5-1 (CA) | KEEP RIGHT EXCEPT TO PASS | 11/21/74 |
| SR6-1 (CA) | WAIT HERE UNTIL SCALE CLEAR | 11/21/74 |
| SR7-1 (CA) | RELEASE BRAKES WHILE ON SCALE | 11/21/74 |
| SR8-1 (CA) | SET PARKING BRAKES | 11/21/74 |
| SR9-1 (CA) | LOADED | 11/21/74 |
| SR10-1 (CA) | EMPTY | 11/21/74 |
| SR11-1 (CA) | EMPTY 5 MPH | 11/21/74 |
| SR12-1 (CA) | LOADED 3 MPH | 11/21/74 |
| SR13-1 (CA) | Theft CHP Plaque | 11/21/74 |
| SR15 (CA) | Seat Belt | 5/20/04 |
| SR15A (CA) | SAFETY BELT LAW ENFORCED | 12/5/89 |
| SR17 (CA) | TRUCKS NOT GIVEN BYPASS SIGNAL MUST ENTER OPEN SCALES | 7/15/96 |
| SR18 (CA) | NO EXPLOSIVES OR FLAMMABLES | 2/4/76 |
| SR19-1 (CA) | EXPLOSIVES AND CORROSIVES PROHIBITED WITHOUT PERMIT | 11/21/74 |
| SR20-1 (CA) | SNOW NOT REMOVED BEYOND HERE | 11/21/74 |
| SR22-1 (CA) | DUMPING PROHIBITED | 3/22/91 |
| SR23-1 (CA) | NO HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE | 3/22/91 |
| SR27-1 (CA) | ONE LANE BRIDGE FOR TRUCKS AND BUSES | 11/21/74 |
| SR39A (CA) | LEFT TURN ON GREEN ARROW ONLY - NO U TURN | 9/26/06 |
| SR39A(U) (CA) | LEFT OR U TURN ON GREEN ARROW ONLY | 12/5/89 |
| SR40 (CA) | Width Limit | 9/30/81 |
| SR41 (CA) | ALL BUSES STOP AT SCALES | 7/31/84 |
