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R3-17aP Ahead (plaque)

R3-17aP Ahead plaque from the MUTCD 11th edition: standard size (24" × 9"), with letter heights, border widths, and colors.

R3-17aP
Drawn at 24" × 9"

01

Standard sizes

SizeRoad typeBorderCorner radiusLettersAHEAD
24" × 9"Conventional Road, Single LaneConventional Road, Multi-Lane5/8"1 1/2"4"FHWA Series D

02

Colors

Legend
Black
Background
White
Border
Black

03

Standard reference

  • SHS 2024 sheet 2-116 (R3-17aP, 24 x 9); MUTCD 11th ed. Table 2B-1