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R3-6R Optional Movement Lane Control (Right)

Tells drivers in this lane that they may either continue straight or turn right, shown by the combined straight and right-turn arrows. Unlike the mandatory R3-5 series, the movement is optional.

Sign Name
Optional Movement Lane Control (Right)
MUTCD Code
R3-6R
Sign Category
Regulatory Signs

Specifications

Shape
Rectangle (Vertical)
Color / legend
White background, black legend and arrows

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 size30" × 36"
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When & Where It's Used

  • Marking a shared through / right-turn lane at an approach
  • Optional movement lane-use control in and around work zones
  • Clarifying lane assignment where a mandatory-turn sign would be wrong

Placement Context

Where it sits
At the point where the regulation applies, per CA MUTCD Part 2B.
CA MUTCD reference
CA MUTCD 2026 Chapter 2B — Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates (general context)

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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