Two Direction Large Arrows are MUTCD compliant (MUTCD W1-7) and uses effective images for traffic and pedestrian safety concerns. A Two Direction Large Arrows Sign is a helpful resource to aid in the protection of the health and safety on roads, and is not an alternative for required protective measures for eliminating or reducing hazards.
Compliance
Section 2C.47 Two-Direction Large Arrow Sign
Standard
The Two-Direction Large Arrow (W1-7) sign shall be a horizontal rectangle.
If used, it shall be installed on the far side of a T-intersection in line with, and at approximately a right angle to, traffic approaching from the stem of the T-intersection.
The Two-Direction Large Arrow sign shall not be used where there is no change in the direction of travel such as at the beginnings and ends of medians or at center piers.
The Two-Direction Large Arrow sign directing traffic to the left and right shall not be used in the central island of a roundabout.
Guidance
The Two-Direction Large Arrow sign should be visible for a sufficient distance to provide the road user with adequate time to react to the intersection configuration.
