Traffic Sign Placement Plan

Sign Type: Stop Sign

Road Type: Urban Arterial

Traffic Speed: 35 mph

Visibility Distance: 200 ft

Unit System: Imperial

Recommended Mounting Height

7 feet

From ground to bottom of sign. Standard height for regulatory signs in urban areas ensures optimal visibility for both passenger vehicles and commercial traffic.

Lateral Offset

2 feet

From road edge. Provides adequate clearance zone while maintaining visibility. Accounts for urban arterial traffic conditions and pedestrian safety.

Optimal Placement Angle

90° perpendicular

To traffic flow for maximum retroreflectivity and visibility during day and night conditions.

Driver Reaction Time

2.5 seconds

Perception-reaction time at 35 mph. Minimum advance placement distance of 128 feet recommended.

Visibility Calculations

200 ft

Actual Visibility

185 ft

Stopping Distance

✓ Compliant

Safety Margin

Visual Diagram Description

Side View: Sign mounted at 7-foot height on standard post, positioned 2 feet from road edge with clear zone extending 6 feet behind sign location.

Top View: Sign positioned perpendicular to traffic flow, 128 feet in advance of intersection with unobstructed sight lines in all directions.

Spatial Relationship: Clear visibility triangle maintained with no obstructions (trees, utilities, other signs) within 10-foot radius of sign face.

MUTCD Compliance

• Section 2B.05 - Stop Sign Applications

• Section 2A.18 - Mounting Height

• Section 2A.19 - Lateral Offset

• Table 2A-2 - Sign Spacing Guidelines

Local Regulation Reminder

• Verify with local traffic authorities

• Check state MUTCD supplements

• Consult municipal engineering dept

• Review jurisdiction-specific standards

Traffic Sign Placement Planner