Sign Specifications
MUTCD Code
D10-5
Sign Type
Guide Sign
Shape
Rectangle (Horizontal)
Guide and information signs
Colors
Green background
White legend
Compliance
MUTCD Compliant: Milepost sign per Section 2D.52. White legend on green background.
| Size | Dimensions | Application |
|---|---|---|
| StandardDefault | 6x9" | Mile markers |
MUTCD Compliant
Federal standards
DOT Approved
State & Federal
ASTM D4956
Type III/IV/XI
10+ Years
Durability
Engineer Grade (EG)
Type: ASTM Type I
Lifespan: 5-7 years
Brightness: ~50 cd/lux/m²
Parking lots, low-speed areas, non-critical signage
High Intensity Prismatic (HIP)
Type: ASTM Type III/IV
Lifespan: 10 years
Brightness: ~360 cd/lux/m²
Traffic signs, work zones, roadways
Diamond Grade (DG3)
Type: ASTM Type XI
Lifespan: 10-12 years
Brightness: ~580 cd/lux/m²
Critical signs, freeways, overhead signs
Install at 1-mile intervals along routes. Green background.
MUTCD Reference: Section 2D.52
Often Paired With
Signs commonly installed together per MUTCD guidelines
