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R9-26 Bicycle U Turn (Oblique Arrow)

Directs bicycle u turn to the designated jughandle route using a oblique arrow.

Sign Name
Bicycle U Turn (Oblique Arrow)
MUTCD Code
R9-26
Sign Category
Regulatory Signs

Specifications

Shape
Rectangle (Horizontal)
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 drawing. Select by the applicable roadway or bicycle-facility requirements; displayed hours, fees, and other variable legends are examples.

  • Official drawing size24" × 6"
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California Application & Variants

Use for a required bicycle jughandle maneuver, with an arrow matching the actual route. Jughandle signs are intended for brief separate alignments and are designed for mounting below guide signs. Do not use this sign for a two-stage turn box.

When & Where It's Used

  • Pedestrian and bicycle route review

Placement Context

Where it sits
At the location and facing the approach identified by the linked manual; match any directional arrow to the actual assembly..
CA MUTCD reference
CA MUTCD 2026 §9B.19

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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