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G20-4 Pilot Car Follow Me

Tells traffic to follow the pilot car through the controlled section. The sign identifies the vehicle leading traffic through the work area.

Sign Name
Pilot Car Follow Me
MUTCD Code
G20-4
Sign Category
Guide Signs

Specifications

Shape
Rectangle (Horizontal)
Color / legend
Orange background, black 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 size36" × 18"
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Placement Context

Where it sits
On the pilot car leading traffic through the controlled section.
CA MUTCD reference
CA MUTCD 2026 Chapter 6H — TTC Zone Warning Signs

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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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