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Hospital: What It Means & What To Do

Hospital (D9-2) - rectangle blue with white service sign: A hospital or emergency medical facility is nearby
MUTCD CodeD9-2
CategoryService Signs
ShapeRectangle
ColorBlue with white

What Does the Hospital Mean?

A hospital or emergency medical facility is nearby.

About This Sign

The blue Hospital sign with a white H directs drivers to the nearest hospital, critical information in emergencies.

Commonly Confused With

Emergency Medical Services (D9-13) - rectangle blue with white service sign: Emergency medical services (EMS) are available nearby

Emergency Medical Services

D9-13

Other Service Signs

Rest Area (D5-1) - rectangle blue with white service sign: A rest area with facilities is ahead

Rest Area

D5-1

Camping (D9-3) - rectangle blue with white service sign: A campground or camping area is available nearby

Camping

D9-3

Handicapped Accessible (D9-6) - rectangle blue with white service sign: The facility at this exit is wheelchair accessible

Handicapped Accessible

D9-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Hospital mean?

A hospital or emergency medical facility is nearby.

What shape and color is the Hospital?

The Hospital uses the Rectangle shape and Blue with white coloring.

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