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D5-2 Rest Area (Direction) Sign

Points to the rest-area exit or access road. Its directional arrow identifies where drivers turn off to reach the facility.

Sign Name
Rest Area (Direction) Sign
MUTCD Code
D5-2
Sign Category
Guide & Destination Signs

Specifications

Shape
Rectangle (Horizontal)
Color / legend
Blue background, white legend and symbol

Sizes & Dimensions (inches)

These are dimensions shown on the linked layout. Select the required size using the applicable MUTCD and agency requirements; the smallest drawing size is not necessarily the permitted minimum.

  • Layout 178" × 36"
  • Layout 2114" × 60"
  • Layout 3132" × 66"
View dimensions and source

Placement Context

Where it sits
At the location appropriate to this guide-sign function; consult the linked manual and drawing for its application.
CA MUTCD reference
CA MUTCD 2026 Chapter 2I — General Service Signs

Educational reference only. This is not an official Caltrans, FHWA, or local agency publication and is not legal or engineering advice. Always verify sign selection, size, placement, spacing, and application against the current CA MUTCD 2026, Caltrans sign specifications, Standard Plans, project documents, and the reviewing agency’s requirements. Local jurisdictions may impose additional requirements, and final selection, placement, and dimensions may require engineering judgment or agency approval. Reference editions: California MUTCD 2026 (effective January 18, 2026) and the Federal MUTCD 11th Edition with Revision 1.

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