No Outlet Sign Design Guidelines - Revision history

Brian Geiger: /* Signing Standards: */ Corrected back to 12" height from 9" for the plaque based on OPPW Maintenance's request.

2026-02-27T16:48:06Z

Signing Standards:: Corrected back to 12" height from 9" for the plaque based on OPPW Maintenance's request.

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	== Signing Standards: ==		== Signing Standards: ==
	The “No Outlet” (W14-2) sign or the “No Outlet” (W14-2a) plaque shall have a black legend and border, on a retro-reflectorized yellow background. The size of the “No Outlet” (W14-2) sign shall be a minimum of 30” x 30” for conventional roads with single lane approaches and 36" x 36" on multi-lane approaches. The size of the (W14-2a) plaque shall be 36” x 9”.		The “No Outlet” (W14-2) sign or the “No Outlet” (W14-2a) plaque shall have a black legend and border, on a retro-reflectorized yellow background. The size of the “No Outlet” (W14-2) sign shall be a minimum of 30” x 30” for conventional roads with single lane approaches and 36" x 36" on multi-lane approaches. The size of the (W14-2a) plaque shall be 36” x 12” as that's a standard size blank that OP PW Maintenance stocks rather than 36" x 9".

Sdgotfre: /* Governing Document Reference: */

2025-10-27T15:20:59Z

Governing Document Reference:

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	== Governing Document Reference: ==		== Governing Document Reference: ==
	[http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD)], ~~2009~~ or latest edition and the [http://online.encodeplus.com/regs/overlandpark-ks/doc-viewer.aspx?secid=3158&keywords=12.04.085#secid-3155 Overland Park Municipal Code (OPMC), Title 12 – Traffic, Chapter 12.04.]		[http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD)], 2023 or latest edition and the [http://online.encodeplus.com/regs/overlandpark-ks/doc-viewer.aspx?secid=3158&keywords=12.04.085#secid-3155 Overland Park Municipal Code (OPMC), Title 12 – Traffic, Chapter 12.04.]

	== MUTCD Requirements: ==		== MUTCD Requirements: ==

Brian Geiger: /* Signing Standards: */ Adjusted sign sizes to meet 2023 MUTCD.

2024-07-23T21:39:17Z

Signing Standards:: Adjusted sign sizes to meet 2023 MUTCD.

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	== Signing Standards: ==		== Signing Standards: ==
	The “No Outlet” (W14-2) sign or the “No Outlet” (W14-2a) plaque shall have a black legend and border, on a retro-reflectorized yellow background. The size of the “No Outlet” (W14-2) sign shall be a minimum of 30” x 30” for conventional roads with single lane approaches and on multi-lane approaches ~~when the speed limit is less than or equal to 35 mph and 36” x 36” for multi-lane approaches with speeds between 35 mph and 55 mph~~. The size of the (W14-2a) plaque shall be 36” x ~~12”~~.		The “No Outlet” (W14-2) sign or the “No Outlet” (W14-2a) plaque shall have a black legend and border, on a retro-reflectorized yellow background. The size of the “No Outlet” (W14-2) sign shall be a minimum of 30” x 30” for conventional roads with single lane approaches and 36" x 36" on multi-lane approaches. The size of the (W14-2a) plaque shall be 36” x 9”.

Bruce Wacker: /* Governing Document Reference: */

2021-03-31T15:00:38Z

Governing Document Reference:

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	== Governing Document Reference: ==		== Governing Document Reference: ==
	[http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD)], 2009 or latest edition and the [http://online.encodeplus.com/regs/overlandpark-ks/doc-viewer.aspx#secid-~~2940~~ Overland Park Municipal Code (OPMC), Title 12 – Traffic, Chapter 12.04.]		[http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD)], 2009 or latest edition and the [http://online.encodeplus.com/regs/overlandpark-ks/doc-viewer.aspx?secid=3158&keywords=12.04.085#secid-3155 Overland Park Municipal Code (OPMC), Title 12 – Traffic, Chapter 12.04.]

	== MUTCD Requirements: ==		== MUTCD Requirements: ==

Bruce Wacker: /* Governing Document Reference: */

2021-03-31T14:54:49Z

Governing Document Reference:

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	== Governing Document Reference: ==		== Governing Document Reference: ==
	[http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD)], 2009 or latest edition and the [http://~~www~~.~~opkansas~~.~~org~~/wp-~~content/uploads/downloads~~/~~1204~~-~~overland~~-~~park-traffic-ordinance-including-table-of-contents-and-index.pdf~~ Overland Park Municipal Code (OPMC), Title 12 – Traffic, Chapter 12.04.]		[http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD)], 2009 or latest edition and the [http://online.encodeplus.com/regs/overlandpark-ks/doc-viewer.aspx#secid-2940 Overland Park Municipal Code (OPMC), Title 12 – Traffic, Chapter 12.04.]

	== MUTCD Requirements: ==		== MUTCD Requirements: ==

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2014-08-15T14:58:14Z

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	“No Outlet” (W14-2) signs may be used at the entrance to a road or road network from which there is no other exit.		“No Outlet” (W14-2) signs may be used at the entrance to a road or road network from which there is no other exit.

	The sign should be posted as near as practical to the entry point or at a sufficient advance distance to permit the road user to avoid the dead end or no outlet condition by turning at the nearest intersecting street. [[~~File~~:W14-2 & W14-2a.png\|right\|250px]]		The sign should be posted as near as practical to the entry point or at a sufficient advance distance to permit the road user to avoid the dead end or no outlet condition by turning at the nearest intersecting street. [[Image:W14-2 & W14-2a.png\|right\|250px]]

	“No Outlet” (W14-2a) plaques may be used in combination with the Street Name signs at intersections to warn turning traffic that the cross street ends in the direction indicated by the arrow instead of or in addition to the W14-2 signs. The “No Outlet” (W14-2a) plaque shall not be used instead of the W14-2 sign where traffic can proceed straight through the intersection into the no outlet area.		“No Outlet” (W14-2a) plaques may be used in combination with the Street Name signs at intersections to warn turning traffic that the cross street ends in the direction indicated by the arrow instead of or in addition to the W14-2 signs. The “No Outlet” (W14-2a) plaque shall not be used instead of the W14-2 sign where traffic can proceed straight through the intersection into the no outlet area.

Bruce Wacker: /* Governing Document Reference: */

2014-08-01T02:38:06Z

Governing Document Reference:

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	== Governing Document Reference: ==		== Governing Document Reference: ==
	[http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD)], 2009 or latest edition and the [http://www.opkansas.org/wp-content/uploads/downloads/1204-overland-park-traffic-ordinance-including-table-of-contents-and-index.pdf Overland Park Municipal Code 12.04.]		[http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD)], 2009 or latest edition and the [http://www.opkansas.org/wp-content/uploads/downloads/1204-overland-park-traffic-ordinance-including-table-of-contents-and-index.pdf Overland Park Municipal Code (OPMC), Title 12 – Traffic, Chapter 12.04.]

	== MUTCD Requirements: ==		== MUTCD Requirements: ==

Bruce Wacker: /* MUTCD Requirements: */

2014-02-07T16:44:50Z

MUTCD Requirements:

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	“No Outlet” (W14-2) signs may be used at the entrance to a road or road network from which there is no other exit.		“No Outlet” (W14-2) signs may be used at the entrance to a road or road network from which there is no other exit.

	The sign should be posted as near as practical to the entry point or at a sufficient advance distance to permit the road user to avoid the dead end or no outlet condition by turning at the nearest intersecting street. [[File:W14-2 & W14-2a.png\|right\|~~200px~~]]		The sign should be posted as near as practical to the entry point or at a sufficient advance distance to permit the road user to avoid the dead end or no outlet condition by turning at the nearest intersecting street. [[File:W14-2 & W14-2a.png\|right\|250px]]

	“No Outlet” (W14-2a) plaques may be used in combination with the Street Name signs at intersections to warn turning traffic that the cross street ends in the direction indicated by the arrow instead of or in addition to the W14-2 signs. The “No Outlet” (W14-2a) plaque shall not be used instead of the W14-2 sign where traffic can proceed straight through the intersection into the no outlet area.		“No Outlet” (W14-2a) plaques may be used in combination with the Street Name signs at intersections to warn turning traffic that the cross street ends in the direction indicated by the arrow instead of or in addition to the W14-2 signs. The “No Outlet” (W14-2a) plaque shall not be used instead of the W14-2 sign where traffic can proceed straight through the intersection into the no outlet area.

Bruce Wacker: /* MUTCD Requirements: */

2014-02-07T16:44:39Z

MUTCD Requirements:

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	“No Outlet” (W14-2) signs may be used at the entrance to a road or road network from which there is no other exit.		“No Outlet” (W14-2) signs may be used at the entrance to a road or road network from which there is no other exit.

	The sign should be posted as near as practical to the entry point or at a sufficient advance distance to permit the road user to avoid the dead end or no outlet condition by turning at the nearest intersecting street. [[File:W14-2 & W14-2a.png\|right]]		The sign should be posted as near as practical to the entry point or at a sufficient advance distance to permit the road user to avoid the dead end or no outlet condition by turning at the nearest intersecting street. [[File:W14-2 & W14-2a.png\|right\|200px]]

	“No Outlet” (W14-2a) plaques may be used in combination with the Street Name signs at intersections to warn turning traffic that the cross street ends in the direction indicated by the arrow instead of or in addition to the W14-2 signs. The “No Outlet” (W14-2a) plaque shall not be used instead of the W14-2 sign where traffic can proceed straight through the intersection into the no outlet area.		“No Outlet” (W14-2a) plaques may be used in combination with the Street Name signs at intersections to warn turning traffic that the cross street ends in the direction indicated by the arrow instead of or in addition to the W14-2 signs. The “No Outlet” (W14-2a) plaque shall not be used instead of the W14-2 sign where traffic can proceed straight through the intersection into the no outlet area.

Bruce Wacker: /* MUTCD Requirements: */

2014-02-07T16:41:53Z

MUTCD Requirements:

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	“No Outlet” (W14-2) signs may be used at the entrance to a road or road network from which there is no other exit.		“No Outlet” (W14-2) signs may be used at the entrance to a road or road network from which there is no other exit.

	The sign should be posted as near as practical to the entry point or at a sufficient advance distance to permit the road user to avoid the dead end or no outlet condition by turning at the nearest intersecting street.		The sign should be posted as near as practical to the entry point or at a sufficient advance distance to permit the road user to avoid the dead end or no outlet condition by turning at the nearest intersecting street. [[File:W14-2 & W14-2a.png\|right]]

	“No Outlet” (W14-2a) plaques may be used in combination with the Street Name signs at intersections to warn turning traffic that the cross street ends in the direction indicated by the arrow instead of or in addition to the W14-2 signs. The “No Outlet” (W14-2a) plaque shall not be used instead of the W14-2 sign where traffic can proceed straight through the intersection into the no outlet area.		“No Outlet” (W14-2a) plaques may be used in combination with the Street Name signs at intersections to warn turning traffic that the cross street ends in the direction indicated by the arrow instead of or in addition to the W14-2 signs. The “No Outlet” (W14-2a) plaque shall not be used instead of the W14-2 sign where traffic can proceed straight through the intersection into the no outlet area.