D8-1 Weigh Station
Provides advance notice of a weigh station and the distance to it. It informs approaching drivers of the upcoming facility; separate regulatory instructions determine who must enter.
- Sign Name
- Weigh Station
- MUTCD Code
- D8-1
- Sign Category
- Guide & Destination Signs
Specifications
- Shape
- Rectangle (Horizontal)
- Color / legend
- Green background, white legend
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 160" × 48"
- Layout 278" × 60"
- Layout 396" × 72"
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 2D — Guide Signs — Conventional Roads
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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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