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R5-4 No Commercial Vehicles

Prohibits the specified class of commercial vehicles.

Sign Name
No Commercial Vehicles
MUTCD Code
R5-4
Sign Category
Regulatory Signs

Specifications

Shape
Rectangle (Vertical)
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.

Dimensions checked against the exact official dimensioned drawing and matching size-specific clean artwork. Select the required size for the actual California roadway and installation.

  • Official drawing size24" × 30"
  • Official drawing size36" × 48"
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California Application & Variants

Confirm the authorized vehicle-class restriction. Where the exclusion is governed by weight, review the Weight Limit sign provisions instead.

When & Where It's Used

  • Regulatory signing review

Placement Context

Where it sits
Confirm the authorized vehicle-class restriction. Where the exclusion is governed by weight, review the Weight Limit sign provisions instead..
CA MUTCD reference
CA MUTCD 2026 §2B.45

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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