Regulatory · Rectangle · MUTCD 11th edition

R4-9 Stay in Lane

R4-9 Stay in Lane sign from the MUTCD 11th edition: 4 standard sizes (18" × 24", 24" × 30", 36" × 48", and 48" × 60"), with letter heights, border widths, and colors.

R4-9
Drawn at 24" × 30"

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Standard sizes

SizeRoad typeBorderCorner radiusLettersSTAY IN LANE
18" × 24"—5/8"1 1/2"4"FHWA Series D
24" × 30"Conventional Road, Single LaneConventional Road, Multi-Lane5/8"1 1/2"5"FHWA Series D
36" × 48"Expressway7/8"2 1/4"7"FHWA Series D
48" × 60"Freeway1 1/4"3"10"FHWA Series D

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Colors

Legend
Black
Background
White
Border
Black

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Standard reference

  • SHS 2024 sheet 2-179 (R4-9, 18 x 24); MUTCD 11th ed. Table 2B-1
  • SHS 2024 sheet 2-179 (R4-9, 24 x 30); MUTCD 11th ed. Table 2B-1
  • SHS 2024 sheet 2-179 (R4-9, 36 x 48); MUTCD 11th ed. Table 2B-1
  • SHS 2024 sheet 2-179 (R4-9, 48 x 60); MUTCD 11th ed. Table 2B-1