California Postmile - Format

Format

A postmile marker is a metal paddle placed along the state highway. Each marker is stenciled with the route, county, and postmile at that location.

According to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, they, however, encouraged the use of mileposts like all the other states and stated that:

It is recommended that be simple panels without border, having 4 to 6 inch numerals and no other legend. The numerals should be black on a white background or white on a green or black background with suitable reflectorization.

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