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Directional arrow plaque sign

W16-5P / Warning signs

Mounted below a warning sign, this plaque shows that the hazard is on the road…

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Directional arrow plaque sign (W16-5P)
Side road with railroad crossing sign (W10-3)

Side road with railroad crossing

W10-3

Meaning & what to do
Advance turn arrow plaque sign (W16-6P)

Advance turn arrow plaque

W16-6P

Meaning & what to do
Downward diagonal arrow sign (W16-7P)

Downward diagonal arrow

W16-7P

Meaning & what to do

Sources & scope

Independent educational summaries by DMV One Way. Sign designs follow MUTCD conventions; state and local rules can add restrictions. Use your current state handbook and the signs on the road for the rules that apply to your trip.

This explanation has not been reviewed yet. Current guide illustrations: public-domain FHWA Standard Highway Signs. Historical illustrations: DMV One Way archive.

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