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R10-18a Traffic Signal Photo Enforced

Notifies road users of photographic enforcement of traffic-signal compliance.

Sign Name
Traffic Signal Photo Enforced
MUTCD Code
R10-18a
Sign Category
Regulatory Signs

Specifications

Shape
Rectangle (Vertical)
Color / legend
White background, black legend and border; red, yellow, and green signal symbols

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.

Confirm the actual enforcement location and applicable placement requirements with the responsible jurisdiction.

  • Drawing size 130" × 42"
  • Drawing size 236" × 54"
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When & Where It's Used

  • Signal control and supplemental instructions

Placement Context

Where it sits
Check the advance placement and support restrictions in CA MUTCD 2B.69.
CA MUTCD reference
CA MUTCD 2026 §2B.69

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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