RS-123 Stay on Trail
The RS-123 Stay on Trail is a California MUTCD recreational & cultural interest sign. Corrected this review to match the MUTCD Chapter 2M caption “Stay on Trail” (Figure 2M-5); the previous name “Walking” did not match. FHWA has not yet issued SHS spec drawings for the RS series; the official depiction is MUTCD Chapter 2M. This symbol is shown in the 2009 MUTCD Chapter 2M but was not carried into the 11th Edition (2023) Chapter 2M figures.
- Sign Name
- Stay on Trail
- General Meaning
- The RS-123 Stay on Trail is a California MUTCD recreational & cultural interest sign.
- MUTCD Code
- RS-123
- Typical Use
- On the approach to the recreational or cultural interest area the sign identifies, per CA MUTCD Chapter 2M.
- Sign Category
- Recreational & Cultural Interest Signs
Specifications
- Standard Shape
- Square
- Background Color
- Brown
- Legend / Symbol
- Black legend
- Border
- Black
- Reflectivity
- High Intensity (for nighttime visibility)
- Compliance
- MUTCD / CA MUTCD
Standard Sizes (inches)
- 24 in Square24" × 24"
- 30 in Square30" × 30"
- 36 in Square36" × 36"
- 48 in Square48" × 48"
Material / Application Notes
Applied per the CA MUTCD and Caltrans sign specifications. Confirm placement and supplemental plaques against the applicable CA MUTCD standard.
View this sign on the CA MUTCD (Caltrans)California Notes
California-specific application notes and adoptions may differ. Review California requirements where applicable.
What It Means / When This Sign Is Used
In the field, RS-123 Stay on Trail is typically positioned at the advance warning area, ahead of the work. Common deployments include applied per the CA MUTCD and Caltrans sign specifications; selected and sized for the roadway type and setting; coordinated with the overall signing plan and permit. Always confirm its size, retroreflective sheeting, spacing, and placement against the CA MUTCD 2026 and the reviewing agency before finalizing the traffic control plan.
Learn more about Stay on Trail sign requirementsWhen & Where It's Used
- Applied per the CA MUTCD and Caltrans sign specifications
- Selected and sized for the roadway type and setting
- Coordinated with the overall signing plan and permit
Placement on a Traffic Control Plan
- Where it sits
- On the approach to the recreational or cultural interest area the sign identifies, per CA MUTCD Chapter 2M.
- CA MUTCD reference
- CA MUTCD Part 2, Chapter 2M (Recreational and Cultural Interest Area Signs)
- Typical minimum size
- 24" × 24" minimum for symbol signs; larger sizes on higher-speed roadways
California / Field Use Notes
Used in California per the CA MUTCD; the official depiction is MUTCD Chapter 2M (Figure 2M-5) — FHWA has not issued a standalone SHS drawing for the RS series. Confirm size, retroreflective sheeting, and placement for the condition and the reviewing agency. Dimensions are not asserted here.
In Los Angeles, this sign must conform to the CA MUTCD. Work in City of LA right-of-way is reviewed by StreetsLA and the Bureau of Engineering; state highways in LA County are permitted by Caltrans District 7; county roads by LA County DPW.
Common Plan Review Comments
- Official depiction: MUTCD Chapter 2M (Figure 2M-5) — FHWA has not issued a standalone SHS drawing for the RS series.
- Present in the 2009 MUTCD Chapter 2M only (not carried into the 11th Edition figures).
- Verify size for the roadway classification and setting.
- Confirm retroreflective sheeting class per the CA MUTCD.
- Verify placement and mounting height per the CA MUTCD.
Corrected this review to the MUTCD Chapter 2M caption for RS-123. No standalone FHWA SHS drawing exists for the RS series (Figure 2M-5). Confirm size and placement with the reviewing agency. Public Ready can review sign selection against your plan.
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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. Written against California MUTCD 2026 (effective January 18, 2026) and the Federal MUTCD 11th Edition. Official sources last verified June 2026.
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