California MUTCD Sign Chart Reference
Search California traffic control signs by sign code, sign name, category, and temporary traffic control use. An educational reference by Public Ready for contractors, permit teams, traffic control drafters, and public right-of-way work in California.
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Temporary Traffic Control Signs
Work zone signs used in California temporary traffic control plans — road work, lane and shoulder closures, flaggers, and workers.
View signsRegulatory Signs
Signs that set legal requirements — stop, yield, speed limit, do not enter, wrong way, and one-way movement.
View signsWarning Signs
Diamond-shaped signs that alert drivers to changing conditions ahead, including work zones and merging traffic.
View signsGuide Signs
Orange and green guide signs that mark the length of a work area and the end of road work.
View signsDetour Signs
Route and trailblazer signs that direct traffic around a closure along an approved detour path.
View signsPedestrian & Sidewalk Closure Signs
Signs that close or reroute sidewalks and crosswalks and keep pedestrian access open through a work zone.
View signsRoad Closure Signs
Regulatory closure signs — road closed, road closed ahead, and road closed to thru traffic.
View signsTCP Sign Legend
How traffic control signs are called out, abbreviated, and tabulated on a traffic control plan sheet.
View signsCommonly Used California TTC Signs
Free Reference Downloads
Printable California traffic control sign reference sheets for field use, permit coordination, and TCP planning. Free, with no account or login required.
TTC Signs Quick Reference
A printable quick reference of California temporary traffic control signs — road work, lane and shoulder closures, flaggers, workers, and detours.
Road Closure Signs Reference
Road closure signs for field use — ROAD CLOSED, ROAD CLOSED AHEAD, and ROAD CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC, with closure and detour context.
TCP Sign Legend Reference
How a traffic control plan sign legend works — how signs are called out by code, description, and quantity, with a common legend format.
Built for California Work Zone Professionals
MUTCDSignChart.com is designed specifically for contractors, traffic control drafters, permit coordinators, and project managers working in California — especially in Los Angeles County, the City of Los Angeles, and Southern California. All sign references are based on the CA MUTCD 2026 (effective January 18, 2026) and California-specific temporary traffic control requirements.
California traffic control signs must be verified against the current CA MUTCD 2026 (effective January 18, 2026), Caltrans sign specifications, Standard Plans, project documents, and local agency requirements. This website is an educational reference and is not an official government publication. See official sources →
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