4.8Detour signs#

4.8.3DETOUR (T5-1, TM5-1)#

Addition

Add the following rows to Table 4.3(C):

SignSign numberSize, mm
DETOUR (U-Turn)TM5-1-Q01DETOUR (U-Turn)
Detour (U-Turn) SymbolicTM5-1-Q02600 x 600
U-TURN FACILITY AHEADTM5-1-Q03600 x 600
Addition

For detour routes that include a U-turn requirement, the DETOUR U-turn (TM5-1-Q01), Detour U-turn (symbolic) (TM5-1-Q02), or the U-TURN FACILITY AHEAD (TM5-1-Q03) signs may be used.

The Detour U-turn (symbolic) (TM5-1-Q02) panel shall only be used with a DETOUR panel (TM5-7A or TM5-7B).

TM5-1-Q01 TM5-1-Q02 TM5-1-Q03

4.8.4Detour marker (T5-6, TM5-6A)#

Addition

When the Detour marker (TM5-6A) is used in a multi-message arrangement, the arrow panel should be located as follows:

  • For an arrow pointing straight-ahead, locate the arrow closest to traffic, except where other direction related symbol panels (such as no right turn) are required in this location.
  • For an arrow indicating a turn to the left or right, locate the arrow on the side of the multi-message arrangement the arrow is directing towards.

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