New Requirements for Street Name Signs
NEW M.U.T.C.D. REQUIREMENTS
For Post-Mounted Street Signs
Street Signs:
New Minimum Reflectivity Requirement :
Nikkalite Super Engineer Grade sheeting exceeds the new requirements. 3M no longer makes an engineer grade sheeting, they have an EGP (engineer grade prismatic) that looks just like their Hi-Intensity sheeting.
Size Requirements:
For roads with speeds 25 M.P.H. or less a 6” street sign is allowed.
2-Lane roads with speeds over 25 M.P.H. a 9” street sign is required.
Multi-Lane with speeds under 40 M.P.H. a 9” street sign is required.
Multi-Lane with speeds over 40 M.P.H. a 9” street sign is required.
Font Size and Case:
For roads with speed 25 M.P.H. or less 4” initial upper case with 3” lower case.
2-Lane roads with speeds over 25 M.P.H. 6” initial upper case with 4.5” lower case.
Multi-Lane with speeds under 40 M.P.H. 6” initial upper case with 4.5” lower case.
Multi-Lane with speeds over 40 M.P.H. 8” initial upper case with 6” lower case.
Acceptable Colors:
The only acceptable colors are green, blue or brown background with a white legend and white background with a black legend.
Compliance:
Street signs are to be replaced as the life of the sign dictates with the new requirements. All street signs should be replaced by 2018.