In January 2008, the second revision of the MUTCD was released by the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). It introduced language establishing minimum retroreflectivity levels that must be maintained for traffic signs. Another revision of the document in 2009 made some modifications to the requirements. By June 2014, all agencies must have implemented a sign assessment and management program. The RoadVista Model 922 is an integral component of any program to maintain minimum retroreflectivity levels. The RoadVista Model 922 is an integral component of any program to maintain minimum retroreflectivity levels. For additional information please visitFHWAorATSSA.
MUTCD Minimum Maintained Retroreflectivity Levels Chart
* This sheeting type should not be used for this color for this application.
(1) For text and fine symbol signs measuring at least 1200 mm (48 in) and for all sizes of bold symbol signs.
(2) For text and fine symbol signs measuring less than 1200 mm (48 in).
(3) Minimum Sign Contrast Ratio greater than or equal to 3 to 1 (white retroreflectivity divided by red retroreflectivity)
Definition of Bold Symbol Signs
Fine Symbol signs are all those not listed as Bold Symbol Signs