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State Route: What It Means & What To Do

State Route (M1-5) - varies by state varies by state route sign: This road is a state highway
MUTCD CodeM1-5
CategoryRoute Markers
ShapeVaries by state
ColorVaries by state

What Does the State Route Mean?

This road is a state highway. The number identifies the route within the state.

About This Sign

State route markers vary by state but typically show the route number. They identify roads maintained by the state highway department.

Other Route Markers

Interstate Shield (M1-1) - shield red, white, and blue route sign: This road is part of the Interstate Highway System

Interstate Shield

M1-1

US Route (M1-4) - shield black and white route sign: This road is a US highway

US Route

M1-4

County Route (M1-6) - pentagon blue with white route sign: This road is a county road

County Route

M1-6

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