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612 Work Zone Traffic Safety
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Signs in Construction

Exit Signs

Exit signs, when required, must be lettered in legible red letters, not less than 6 inches high, on a white field and the principal stroke of the letters must be at least three-fourths inch in width.

Safety Instruction Signs

Safety instruction signs, when used, must be white with green upper panel with white letters to convey the principal message. Any additional wording on the sign must be black letters on the white background.

Directional signs

Directional signs, other than automotive traffic signs, must be white with a black panel and a white directional symbol. Any additional wording on the sign must be black letters on the white background.

Directional Sign
Directional Sign
Instruction Sign
Instruction Sign
Exit Sign
Exit Sign

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

3-2. Which type of sign must be lettered in legible red letters?