R1-2aP To Oncoming Traffic — Plaque
Clarifies that road users facing the associated YIELD sign must yield to opposing traffic.
- Sign Name
- To Oncoming Traffic — Plaque
- MUTCD Code
- R1-2aP
- Sign Category
- Regulatory Signs
Specifications
- Shape
- Rectangle (Horizontal)
- Color / legend
- Black legend and border on white background
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.
In California, mount on the same post immediately below YIELD; coordinate the plaque width with the YIELD sign.
- Drawing size 124" × 18"
- Drawing size 236" × 30"
- Drawing size 348" × 36"
California Application & Variants
In California, mount on the same post immediately below YIELD; coordinate the plaque width with the YIELD sign.
When & Where It's Used
- Right-of-way control
Placement Context
- Where it sits
- Mount below the YIELD sign where straight-ahead traffic must yield to opposing traffic, such as a one-lane bridge.
- CA MUTCD reference
- CA MUTCD 2026 §2B.18
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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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