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R6-2 One Way (Right)

Indicates that traffic on the roadway flows in one direction only, to the right, as shown by the arrow below the ONE WAY legend.

Sign Name
One Way (Right)
MUTCD Code
R6-2
Official designation
One Way — FHWA SHS 2024, App. B2-210
Sign Category
Regulatory Signs

Specifications

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

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 118" × 24"
  • Layout 224" × 30"
  • Layout 330" × 36"
  • Layout 436" × 48"
  • Layout 548" × 60"
View dimensions and source

When & Where It's Used

  • Defining temporary one-way streets or segments
  • Confirming direction at detour and closure points
  • Used with DO NOT ENTER and WRONG WAY

Placement Context

Where it sits
Point of regulation within the activity area.
CA MUTCD reference
CA MUTCD 2026 Chapter 2B — Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates

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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