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 APPENDIX I

(See paragraph 21)

Form and Dimensions of Letters and Numerals to be used on Traffic Signs

The proportions of the letters of the standard alphabet and of the numerals illustrated in diagram 1 of this Appendix are given in the second column of the following schedule.

The proportions of the letters of the “compressed” alphabet and of the: numerals illustrated in diagram 2 of this Appendix are given in the third column of the following schedule.

The numerals to be used in conjunction with each of. the alphabets are identical.

Generally the thickness of the stroke for letters and numerals should be one-sixth of the height of the letter or numeral.

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