Section 3: Overhead Street Name Signs
Recommended Use
Overhead or illuminated street name signs should be mounted
on signalized intersection mast arms or span wires where possible.
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.