Rest Area: What It Means & What To Do
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.
Where you will see it
You see this blue sign on highways before a roadside rest area. It tells you that a place to stop, rest and stretch is ahead.
What to do
- Use the rest area if you are tired.
- Signal and slow down early to leave the road safely.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Rest Area mean?
A rest area with facilities is ahead. Services typically include restrooms and picnic areas.
What shape and color is the Rest Area?
The Rest Area uses the Rectangle shape and Blue with white coloring.
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