TAXI LANE Sign Requirements

1. When a TAXI LANE Sign Is Used

A supplemental TAXI LANE plaque used with a lane-control sign to show that the lane is reserved for taxis. It carries the word legend TAXI LANE and is not used alone.

• Mounted with a lane-control sign at reserved taxi lanes
• Airport, terminal, and curbside taxi staging approaches
• Used where lane restrictions continue through a work zone

2. How and Where It Applies

In the field, R3-5dP Taxi Lane is typically positioned at the advance warning area, ahead of the work. Common deployments include mounted with a lane-control sign at reserved taxi lanes; airport, terminal, and curbside taxi staging approaches; used where lane restrictions continue through a work zone. Always confirm its size, retroreflective sheeting, spacing, and placement against the CA MUTCD 2026 and the reviewing agency before finalizing the traffic control plan.

3. Placement and Application Notes

Position R3-5dP at the point where the regulation applies, per CA MUTCD Part 2B.

• Place the sign where drivers have a clear, unobstructed view on approach.
• Mount at the standard height and setback from the edge of the traveled way.
• Do not mount with other signs on the same post unless space constraints require it.

4. Standard Sizes and Visibility Considerations

Typical minimum: 30" × 12" (plaque).

• Choose size based on roadway speed, sight distance, and mounting location.
• Maintain high retroreflectivity for maximum night and adverse-weather visibility.

5. California Notes

Used in California with lane-control signing where a taxi-only lane applies through or near a work-zone approach, such as at airports and transit terminals.

6. Common Field or Planning Mistakes

• Temporary regulatory control not warranted or conflicts with existing control.
• Reduced speed limit posted without proper speed-setting authorization.
• Wrong-way protection (DO NOT ENTER / WRONG WAY) missing at closed approaches.
• Sign size not appropriate for the facility.