G33-1P(CA) Directional Arrow (Auxiliary)
Adds a directional arrow to an associated guide-sign assembly. The arrow indicates the direction to the route or destination identified by the main sign.
- Sign Name
- Directional Arrow (Auxiliary)
- MUTCD Code
- G33-1P(CA)
- California designation
- California-coded sign
- Official designation
- Current Caltrans catalog designation: G33-1P(CA). The retained official drawing uses the earlier code G33-1(CA).
- 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 118" × 5"
- Layout 224" × 6"
- Layout 330" × 8"
California Application & Variants
The drawing permits a black legend and border on white, or a white legend and border on green, blue or brown. Choose the combination and arrow direction appropriate to the sign assembly; the green illustration is one permitted variant.
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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