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R2-4a Combined Maximum and Minimum Speed Limits
R2-4a

Combined Maximum and Minimum Speed Limits

Category
Regulatory
Type
Speed regulation
Shape
Rectangle
Colors
Black / White
SHS release
3.0
Federal status
Current

What it means

Establishes the minimum lawful speed shown for traffic under normal conditions, subject to applicable law and conditions.

What the driver should do

Do not drive below the posted minimum unless conditions, traffic, or safety require a lower speed.

Typical placement / use

Used where a minimum speed regulation is established and posted.

50-State Standards Context

Federal sign R2-4a is part of the nationwide standardized study baseline. States may use the national MUTCD directly, supplement it, or use a state MUTCD. This does not mean every sign is installed everywhere, and state-specific codes, aliases, or variants are not inferred without independent verification.

21
National MUTCD
18
State Supplement
10
State MUTCD
1
MUTCD + Sign Supplement

State implementation model cross-checked in Gate 2 on June 4, 2026. Each state's official source controls any sign-specific code, alias, variant, or usage claim. Delaware was checked again on September 7, 2026 and its 2026 MUTCD remained marked pending approval.

Related signs

Authority sources: FHWA — MUTCD 11th Edition with Revision 1 FHWA — Standard Highway Signs development status • Design issued: 12/20/24 • Content verified: 2026-09-07