CA Sign Specification Updates
New/Revised/Deleted CA Sign Specifications - After release of 2014 CA MUTCD dated 11/7/14
| CA Code | Sign Description | Date |
| C50A (CA) (PDF) | Construction Project Funding Identification Sign (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law-Rebuilding CA) [REVISED, originally NEW on 3/9/23, then revised on 4/27/23] | 4/27/23 |
| C50B (CA) (PDF) | Construction Project Funding Identification Sign (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law-Rebuilding CA) [REVISED, originally NEW on 3/9/23, then revised on 4/27/23] | 4/27/23 |
| C47A (CA) (PDF) | Construction Project Funding Identification Sign, 8/9/19 [DELETED] | 3/20/23 |
| C47B (CA) (PDF) | Construction Project Funding Identification Sign, 8/9/19 [DELETED] | 3/20/23 |
| C48 (CA) (PDF) | Construction Project Funding Identification Sign (for SB1), 8/9/19 [DELETED] | 3/20/23 |
| C49 (CA) (PDF) | Construction Project Funding Identification Sign (for Clean California), 10/20/21 [DELETED] |
3/20/23 |
| C49A (CA) (PDF) | Construction Project Funding Identification Sign (for Clean California and SB1), 10/20/21 [DELETED] |
3/20/23 |
| S32(CA) (PDF) | Adopt-A-Highway (REVISED, now includes 2-post option) | 9/19/22 |
| S32A(CA) (PDF) | Adopt-A-Highway Symbol (REVISED) | 9/19/22 |
| S32B(CA) (PDF) | Adopt-A-Highway Recognition Panel (REVISED) | 9/19/22 |
| R74 (CA) (PDF) | CHAIN INSTALLATION ONLY (Previous 12/23/82 version updated to provide the option to use alternate legend and background color) | 11/3/21 |
| R75 (CA) (PDF) | CHAINS REQUIRED (X MILE (X MILES)) AHEAD (Previous 10/11/72 version updated to provide the option to use alternate legend and background color) | 11/3/21 |
| R76 (CA) (PDF) | CHAINS REQUIRED (Previous 11/10/86 version updated to provide the option to use alternate legend and background color) | 11/3/21 |
| R76-1 (CA) (PDF) | ON SINGLE AXLE DRIVE VEHICLE WITH TRAILER (Previous 10/29/85 version updated to provide the option to use alternate legend and background color) | 11/3/21 |
| R77 (CA) (PDF) | NO EXCEPTIONS (Previous 12/5/89 version updated to provide the option to use alternate legend and background color) | 11/3/21 |
| R78 (CA) (PDF) | END CHAIN CONTROL (Previous 10/11/72 version updated to provide the option to use alternate legend and background color) | 11/3/21 |
| R79 (CA) (PDF) | AUTOS & PICKUPS SNOW TIRES OK - CARRY CHAINS (Previous 10/11/72 version updated to provide the option to use alternate legend and background color) | 11/3/21 |
| R80-1 (CA) (PDF) | 4-W DRIVE WITH SNOW TIRES OK - CARRY CHAINS (Previous 12/5/89 version updated to provide the option to use alternate legend and background color) | 11/3/21 |
| C49 (CA) (PDF) | Construction Project Funding Identification Sign (for Clean California) |
10/20/21 |
| C49A (CA) (PDF) | Construction Project Funding Identification Sign (for Clean California and SB1) |
10/20/21 |
| W20-8 (PDF) | STOP/SLOW Paddle (FHWA’s W20-8 specification modified to larger 24 x 24 inch version for California applications) (New) | 7/19/21 |
| G86-13 (CA) (PDF) | Exit Numbered Supplemental Destination (Previous 4/20/06 version revised with the exit plaque placed above and abutting the main sign panel) | 6/23/21 |
| G86-14 (CA) (PDF) | Murrieta Veterans Memorial Sign (Previous 4/7/17 version revised with the exit plaque placed above and abutting the main sign panel) | 6/23/21 |
| G86-16 (CA) (PDF) | Veterans Home of California (Previous 3/29/19 version revised with the exit plaque placed above and abutting the main sign panel) | 6/23/21 |
| G23-1 (CA) (PDF) | Interchange Sequence (Previous 11/15/71 version revised to accommodate larger letter sizes) | 6/7/21 |
| G23-2 (CA) (PDF) | Interchange Sequence (Previous 11/15/71 version revised to accommodate larger letter sizes) | 6/7/21 |
| G23-3 (CA) (PDF) | Interchange Sequence (Previous 11/15/71 version revised to accommodate larger letter sizes) | 6/7/21 |
| G23-4 (CA) (PDF) | Interchange Sequence (Previous 11/15/71 version revised to accommodate larger letter sizes) | 6/7/21 |
| G23-5 (CA) (PDF) | Interchange Sequence (Previous 11/15/71 version revised to accommodate larger letter sizes) | 6/7/21 |
| G23-6 (CA) (PDF) | Interchange Sequence (Previous 11/15/71 version revised to accommodate larger letter sizes) | 6/7/21 |
| G24-1 (CA) (PDF) | Pull-Through (Previous 11/15/71 version revised to accommodate larger letter sizes) | 6/7/21 |
| G24-3 (CA) (PDF) | Pull-Through (Previous 11/15/71 version revised to accommodate larger letter sizes) | 6/7/21 |
| G24-4 (CA) (PDF) | Pull-Through (Previous 11/15/71 version revised to accommodate larger letter sizes) | 6/7/21 |
| G24-5 (CA) (PDF) | Pull-Through (Previous 11/15/71 version revised to accommodate larger letter sizes) | 6/7/21 |
| G24-6 (CA) (PDF) | Pull-Through (Previous 11/15/71 version revised to accommodate larger letter sizes) | 6/7/21 |
| G83-1 (CA) (PDF) | Advance Guide (Previous 6/8/01 version revised to accommodate larger letter sizes) | 6/7/21 |
| G83-2 (CA) (PDF) | Advance Guide (Previous 6/8/01 version revised to accommodate larger letter sizes) | 6/7/21 |
| G83-5 (CA) (PDF) | Exit Numbered Advance Guide (Previous 4/20/06 version revised to accommodate larger letter sizes) | 6/7/21 |
| G83-6 (CA) (PDF) | HOV Advance Guide (Previous 1/13/12 version revised to accommodate larger letter sizes) | 6/7/21 |
| G85-1 (CA) (PDF) | Exit Direction (Previous 6/8/01 version revised to accommodate larger letter sizes) | 6/7/21 |
| G85-2 (CA) (PDF) | Exit Direction (Previous 6/8/01 version revised to accommodate larger letter sizes) | 6/7/21 |
| G85-3 (CA) (PDF) | Exit Direction (Previous 6/8/01 version revised to accommodate larger letter sizes) | 6/7/21 |
| G85-4 (CA) (PDF) | Exit Direction (Previous 6/8/01 version revised to accommodate larger letter sizes) | 6/7/21 |
| G85-5 (CA) (PDF) | Exit Direction (Previous 6/8/01 version revised to accommodate larger letter sizes) | 6/7/21 |
| G85-6 (CA) (PDF) | Exit Direction (Previous 6/8/01 version revised to accommodate larger letter sizes) | 6/7/21 |
| G85-11 (CA) (PDF) | Exit Numbered Exit Direction (Previous 4/20/06 version revised to accommodate larger letter sizes) | 6/7/21 |
| G85-12 (CA) (PDF) | HOV Exit Direction (Previous 1/13/12 version revised to accommodate larger letter sizes) | 6/7/21 |
| R10-3j (CA) (PDF) | PUSH OR WAVE AT BUTTON FOR PEDESTRIAN CROSSING (New) | 3/30/21 |
| R24F (CA) (PDF) | BACK-IN ANGLE PARKING ONLY (New) | 3/30/21 |
| G70-2 (CA) (PDF) | Single Line Exit XX (Deleted) | 3/30/21 |
| G70-3 (CA) (PDF) | Single Line Exit XXXX (Deleted) | 3/30/21 |
| G70-4 (CA) (PDF) | Two Line Exit XX (Deleted) | 3/30/21 |
| G70-5 (CA) (PDF) | Two Line Exit XXXX (Deleted) | 3/30/21 |
| G92 (CA) (PDF) | FREEWAY ENTRANCE (Deleted) | 10/29/20 |
| C36 (CA) (PDF) | TRAFFIC CONTROL – WAIT AND FOLLOW TRAFFIC (New) |
9/23/20 |
| SC12 (CA) (PDF) | SLOW TRAFFIC AHEAD (Deleted) | 5/20/20 |
| R10-3e (CA) (PDF) | COUNTDOWN PEDESTRIAN (New) | 3/27/20 |
| R10-3i (CA) (PDF) | COUNTDOWN PEDESTRIAN STREET NAME (New) | 3/27/20 |
| G86-16 (CA) (PDF) (Superseded by 6/23/21 version above) |
Veterans Home of California (New) [see newer version above] | 3/29/19 |
| R39-3 (CA) (PDF) | 10 HOUR PARKING COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES (New) | 3/29/19 |
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C47A (CA) (PDF) |
Construction Project Funding Identification Sign (Previous 12/9/15 version Revised on 1/11/19, notes and colors updated, sign drawing is the same) | 1/11/19 |
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C47B (CA) (PDF) |
Construction Project Funding Identification Sign (Previous 12/9/15 version Revised on 1/11/19, notes and colors updated, sign drawing is the same) | 1/11/19 |
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C48 (CA) (PDF) |
Construction Project Funding Identification Sign (for SB1) [New sign code. The previous C47C (CA) dated 9/19/18 is now deleted and replaced by this C48 (CA) instead. Notes and colors edited, and header changed from orange to blue.) | 1/11/19 |
| C28C (CA) | Handle and staff assembly for W20-8 STOP-SLOW PADDLE [Revised, Option C handles removed, and notes edited] | 5/10/18 |
| SW60 (CA) | WATCH FOR STOPPED VEHICLES [Revised, line 3 message was in error, it should have read VEHICLES instead of TRAFFIC] | 4/4/18 |
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C47C (CA) |
Construction Funding Identification Sign (for SB1) [Revised on 9/19/18, URL removed from the sign. C47C (CA) was New on 2/23/18.] | 9/19/18 |
| S32 (CA) (Superseded by 5/17/22 version above) |
Adopt-A-Highway [Revised, small text edit to the default message on recognition panel] | 2/28/18 |
| G86-14 (CA) | Murrieta Veterans Memorial Sign [Revised, placement of the exit plaque changed] | 4/7/17 |
| PREP-Series (CA) [1-line] | 1-line PREP Series Educational Plaques [New] | 4/7/17 |
| PREP-Series (CA) [2-line] | 2-line PREP Series Educational Plaques [New] | 4/7/17 |
| PS-Series Grids (CA) | PS Series Grids (and supporting materials) [New] | 4/7/17 |
| RS-Series Grids [MUTCD] | RS Series Grids [New, not currently available in FHWA's SHS] | 4/7/17 |
| R49 (CA) | NO PED CROSSING, USE CROSSWALK [Revised, double arrow layout added] | 4/8/16 |
| R82-1 (CA) * | HOV 2+ LANE AHEAD ___ MILE [Reinstated and Revised, CARPOOL changed to HOV 2+] | 7/19/17 |
| R115 (CA) | PILOT CAR DO NOT PASS [Revised, dimension lines and color legend adjusted] | 7/21/17 |
| R116 (CA) | ALT FUEL VEHICLE PARKING ONLY [Revised, drawing enlarged, dimension lines and color legend adjusted] | 7/21/17 |
| R117 (CA) | PASS Bicycle (symbol) 3 FT MIN [Revised, dimension lines and color legend adjusted] | 7/21/17 |
| R118 (CA) | EXCEPT Bicycle (symbol) [Revised, dimension lines and color legend adjusted] | 7/21/17 |
| S1-1 (CA) | STATE PROPERTY [Revised, sign layout revised to a 2-line message] | 6/20/17 |
| C47A (CA) (Superseded by 1/11/19 version above) |
Construction Funding Identification Sign [New] | 12/9/15 |
| C47B (CA) (Superseded by 1/11/19 version above) |
Construction Funding Identification Sign [New] | 12/9/15 |
| W88-2 (CA) | METER ON (Activated Blank-Out) [New] | 7/7/15 |
| W88-3 (CA) | 210 WEST METER ON (Activated Blank-Out) [New] | 7/7/15 |
| W89 (CA) | PREPARE TO STOP (Activated Blank-Out) [New] | 7/7/15 |
| W90 (CA) | Emergency Scene Ahead [New] |
12/9/15 |
Updates Packages - summary of changes, including sign specs and notes |
| 11/7/14 (21 new, 10 revised, 4 (CA) and 6 (Fed) deleted signs) |
| 1/13/12 (18 new, 38 revised, 18 reinstated officially, & 40 deleted sign) |
| 1/21/10 see note below (102 new/revised signs, revised appendix, & 8 deleted/superseded signs) NOTE: Contact Traffic Engineering HQ to obtain the PDF via email. |
| 1/22/08 (2 sign specs) |
| 11/21/07 (1 sign spec, 1 CA MUTCD figure) |
| 6/14/07 (21 sign specs) |
| 1/31/07 (7 sign specs) |
| 9/28/06 (8 sign specs) |
| 6/05/06 Revision 2 - 7/10/06 (14 sign specs) |
| 6/05/06 Revision 1 - 6/19/06 (20 sign specs) |
| 6/05/06 (22 sign specs) |
| 4/27/05 (18 sign specs) |
| 4/15/05 (38 sign specs) |
Unofficial CA Sign Specifications
| CA Code | Sign Description | Date |
| R75-1 (CA) | CHAIN ON (OFF) AREA AHEAD (Not officially included in the 2012 CA MUTCD) |
5/16/06 |
For Use in California, RG- RL- and RS-series Recreational Area Sign Drawings
| FHWA Code | Sign Description | FHWA Code | Sign Description |
| RG-010 | Automobile | RS-077 | Winter Recreational Area |
| RL-150 | Motorcycle | RS-078 | Snowshoeing |
| RS-005 | Tunnel | RS-079 | Canoeing |
| RS-006 | Lookout Tower | RS-081 | Technical Rock Climbing |
| RS-007 | Lighthouse | RS-082 | Climbing |
| RS-009 | Dam | RS-084 | Spelunking-Caves |
| RS-010 | Fish Hatchery | RS-086 | Litter Receptacle |
| RS-011 | Deer Viewing Area | RS-087 | Tour Boat |
| RS-012 | Bear Viewing Area | RS-088 | Wading |
| RS-013 | Drinking Water | RS-089 | Fish Ladder |
| RS-015 | Ranger Station | RS-090 | Fire Extinguisher |
| RS-017 | Pets on Leash | RS-091 | Trash Dumpster |
| RS-021 | Men's Restroom | RS-092 | Ice Fishing |
| RS-022 | Restrooms | RS-093 | Fish Cleaning |
| RS-023 | Women's Restroom | RS-095 | All-Terrain Trail |
| RS-024 | First Aid | RS-101 | NO Cans or Bottles |
| RS-031 | Bus Stop | RS-102 | Snack Bar |
| RS-034 | Parking | RS-103 | NO Radios |
| RS-035 | Showers | RS-104 | Recreational Vehicle Site |
| RS-036 | Viewing Area | RS-105 | Chair Lift-Ski Lift |
| RS-037 | Sleeping Shelter | RS-106 | Seal Viewing |
| RS-039 | Picnic Shelter | RS-107 | Whale Viewing |
| RS-040 | Trailer Site | RS-108 | Wind Surfing |
| RS-041 | Sanitary Station | RS-109 | Theater |
| RS-042 | NO Campfires | RS-112 | NO Firewood Cutting |
| RS-044 | Picnic Site | RS-113 | Diving Tour |
| RS-046 | Cross-Country Skiing | RS-114 | Interpretive Trail |
| RS-047 | Downhill Skiing | RS-115 | Sea Plane |
| RS-049 | Sledding | RS-116 | Archery |
| RS-052 | Snowmobiling | RS-117 | Hand Launch/Small Boat Launch |
| RS-053 | Marina | RS-118 | Kayaking |
| RS-054 | Boat Ramp | RS-119 | Fishing Pier |
| RS-055 | Motorboating | RS-121 | Jet Ski-Personal Watercraft |
| RS-056 | Sailing | RS-126 | Hang Gliding |
| RS-057 | Rowboating | RS-127 | Snowboarding |
| RS-058 | Waterskiing | RS-137 | Baby Changing Station (Men's Rm) |
| RS-059 | Surfing | RS-138 | Baby Changing Station (Women's Rm) |
| RS-060 | Scuba Diving | RS-140 | Pick-up Trucks |
| RS-061. | Swimming | RS-141 | Nature Study Area |
| RS-061 | NO Swimming | RS-142 | Cultural Interest Area |
| RS-062 | Diving | RS-143 | Dog Sledding |
| RS-063 | Fishing Area | RS-144 | Snow Tubing |
| RS-064 | Horse Trail | RS-145 | Beach |
| RS-067 | Off-Road Vehicle Trail | RS-146 | Rafting |
| RS-068 | Hiking Trail | RS-147 | NO Boat Motor |
| RS-070 | Amphitheater | RS-148 | Walk-In Camp |
| RS-071 | Tramway | RS-149 | Corral |
| RS-073 | Stable | RS-150 | Electrical Hook-Up |
| RS-076 | Wildlife Viewing | RS-200 | Recycling |
PLEASE NOTE: These working drawings are provided as a courtesy by FHWA’s MUTCD team, until the Standard Highway Signs & Markings Book is published by FHWA to include these sign specifications.
For size information, refer to the sign specification on 2004 Standard Highway Signs Book, Page 3-113 under the “Guide” section (see page 115/168 total pages in the .pdf file).
If 30” size Recreational Series signs are desired, not available per the 2004 SHS Book reference, above, see the G200-81 (CA) for relative sizes for white on brown signs.
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