Section 3: Overhead Street Name Signs

Letter Size

The minimum recommended letter height for overhead street names is 12 inches as shown in the
Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(TMUTCD), Table 2D-2 in . Smaller letter heights may be used if the following circumstances exist:
  • 10 inches where space limitations restrict the overall size of the sign.
  • 8 inches on dual street names at intersections

Dimensions

See (SHSD) for recommended dimensions for oversized street name signs.