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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 .

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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California Sign Specifications (Entire Set) 15.18 MB 9/28/06
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Upcoming New / Revised Signs
CA Code Sign Description Date
C43 (CA) FRESH CONCRETE - (NEW) - Coming Soon TBD
C44 (CA) TRUCKS ENTERING EXITING - (NEW) - Coming Soon TBD
G12-1 (CA) Memorial Sign (1-Line) - (NEW) - Coming Soon TBD
G12-2 (CA) Memorial Sign (2-Line) - (NEW) - Coming Soon TBD
R39 (CA) NO PARKING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES EXCEPT BY PERMIT - (NEW) - Coming Soon TBD
R99B (CA) MINIMUM FINE $250 - (NEW) - Coming Soon TBD
R99C (CA) DISABLED PARKING ONLY MINIMUM FINE $250 - (NEW) Coming Soon TBD
R100B (CA) DISABLED TOW-AWAY - (REVISED) Coming Soon TBD
S22-1 (CA) VEHICLE INSPECTION ONLY, NO LOITERING OR CAMPING - (NEW) - Coming Soon TBD
S33A (CA) SAFETY AWARENESS ZONE, DRIVE SAFELY- (NEW) - Coming Soon TBD
S36 (CA) Veterans National Cemetary - (NEW) Coming Soon TBD
SC9 (CA) FWY DETOUR with Arrow - (REVISED) Coming Soon TBD
SC17 (CA) EXIT with Arrow - (NEW) Coming Soon TBD
SR25 (CA) TRANSPORTING ILLEGAL FIREWORKS PROHIBITED - (NEW) - Coming Soon TBD
SR26 (CA) DISPLAY OF VEHICLES FOR SALE PROHIBITED - (NEW) - Coming Soon TBD
     
California Sign Specifications (Individual) - Prior to 9/26/06
California Guide (G) Sign Specs
*Sign codes marked with an asterisk may be used in lieu of federal sign spec, as needed.
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.
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.
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.
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