Chapter 2B Regulatory Signs, Barricades & Gates • Application of Regulatory Signs • Design Issues • Use of Stop and Yield Signs • Must be supported by official action for installation and enforcement Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) 2009 Revisions to Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) Larger sizes for certain signs on multi-lane roads with speed limits of 40 mph or more Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) Larger sizes for STOP signs • 36 inches for any STOP sign facing a multi-lane approach • 36 inches for any multi-lane side road approach to a multi-lane road • 36 inches for any side road approach to a multi-lane road with a speed limit of 45 mph or higher Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) New Guidance on the factors to be considered when establishing intersection right-of-way control Based upon: • Vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian volumes • Number and angle of approaches • Approach speeds • Sight distance Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 • Reported crash performance 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) Conditions for allowable use of folding STOP signs for signal power outages Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) The use of 2-WAY, 3-WAY, and 4-WAY plaques is prohibited ALL-WAY plaque remains as a “shall” if STOP signs are used on all approaches Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) New plaque that may be used with STOP sign in special conditions Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) Supplemental YIELD sign on the left- hand side of a multi-lane approach to a roundabout – revised from required to recommended Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) Placing two STOP signs or two YIELD signs on the same post for emphasis is prohibited Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) Signs mounted back- to-back with STOP or YIELD signs should stay within the edges Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) New “Stop Here to Pedestrians” signs for State laws requiring full stop Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) New Overhead pedestrian crossing signs Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) In-street pedestrian crossing signs • Placement locations are restricted • Background may be fluorescent yellow or fluorescent yellow-green Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) Supports for in-street pedestrian crossing signs must be designed to bend over and bounce back when struck Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) Speed limits Studies for speed zones clarified Advance warning sign recommended when speed is reduction is > 10mph Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) New plaques that may be mounted with Speed Limit signs Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) New no straight through symbol sign Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) Movement prohibition signs at signalized intersections should be placed adjacent to the appropriate signal face(s) Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) These signs shall not be used at a roundabout to prohibit turning left into the circular roadway Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) Overhead lane-use control signs should be used on signalized approaches for certain conditions Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) Lane-Use Control signs for approaches with three or more approach lanes available to through traffic Advance Intersection Lane-Use Control (R3-8) signs, if used, shall be post mounted in advance of intersection and shall not be mounted overhead Mandatory Movement (R3-5) and Optional Movement (R3-6) Lane-Use Control signs, if used, Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 shall be mounted overhead 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) New optional fish-hook arrows for use on lane-use control signs at roundabouts Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) New optional signs for enforcement of start of turn lanes New regulatory signs Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) New plaques that may be mounted with regulatory signs Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) New regulatory signs for jughandles Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) Symbolic Do Not Pass sign NOT ADOPTED Word message sign was retained Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) This regulatory sign deleted and replaced with a guide sign design Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) New Narrow Keep Right sign for narrow median noses (12 inches) Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) Slow vehicle turn-out regulatory signs Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) “Excluded” and “prohibited” changed to “NO” Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) Regulatory sign for crossovers Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) Divided highways with median widths of 30 feet or more One-Way signs on near right and far left corners are required rather than recommended Far right One-Way signs are optional Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) Divided highways with median widths of less than 30 feet Either: One-Way signs on near right and far left corners (far right One-Way signs are optional) or Keep Right signs in Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 median noses 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) Divided highways with median widths of less than 30 feet and separated left-turn lanes Either: One-Way signs on near right and far left corners (far right One-Way signs are optional) or Keep Right signs in Median noses Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) Near side and far side One-Way signs required on the minor-street approaches at 4-way and T-intersections Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) Section 2B.40-ONE WAY Signs • Compliance date December 31, 2019 • NO CHANGE Proposed Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) New optional one-way signs Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) Divided Highway signs shall be installed on approaches to divided highways with: medians ≥ 30 feet and AADT > 400 and speed limit > 30 mph Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) Option for lower mounting height for Do Not Enter and Wrong Way signs on ramps - Minimum of 3 ft Minimum of 3 feet Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) New regulatory signs for use at roundabouts Roundabout Directional Roundabout Circulation Arrow signs sign (with YIELD sign at Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 (on central island) mini-roundabouts) 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) New Pay for Parking and Parking Pay Station signs Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) Symbol is added to pedestrian pushbutton signs Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) New special purpose pedestrian pushbutton signs Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) New supplemental plaque for regulatory signs Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) Required for but only at pedestrian hybrid, “HAWK” beacons Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 2009 MUTCD (Final Rule) Required for use with emergency-vehicle hybrid beacons Post-mounted Overhead Revisions Incorporated into the 2009 MUTCD Revisions Incorporated