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Rest Area: What It Means & What To Do

Rest Area (D5-1) - rectangle blue with white service sign: A rest area with facilities is ahead
MUTCD CodeD5-1
CategoryService Signs
ShapeRectangle
ColorBlue with white

What Does the Rest Area Mean?

A rest area with facilities is ahead. Services typically include restrooms and picnic areas.

About This Sign

Blue rest area signs indicate an upcoming roadside facility where drivers can stop to rest, use restrooms, and stretch.

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