

Stop Ahead, Yield Ahead, Signal Ahead, Be Prepared To Stop, Speed Reduction, Drawbridge Ahead, Ramp Meter Ahead

Road May Flood, Flood Gauge, Gusty Winds Area, Fog Area Slippery When Wet, Loose Gravel, Rough Road, Bridge Ices Before Road, Fallen Rocks

Turn, Curve, Reverse Turn, Reverse Curve, Winding Road, Hairpin Curve, 270-Degree CurveĬombination Horizontal Alignment/Advisory Exit or Ramp Speedĭivided Highway, Divided Highway Ends, Double Arrowįreeway or Expressway Ends, All Traffic Must Exit In situations where the condition or activity is seasonal or temporary, the warning sign should be removed or covered when the condition or activity does not exist.Ġ3 Consistent with the provisions of Chapter 2L, changeable message signs may be used to display a warning message.Ġ4 Consistent with the provisions of Chapter 4L, a Warning Beacon may be used in combination with a standard warning sign.Ġ5 The categories of warning signs are shown in Table 2C-1. Section 2C.02 Application of Warning SignsĠ1 The use of warning signs shall be based on an engineering study or on engineering judgment.Ġ2 The use of warning signs should be kept to a minimum as the unnecessary use of warning signs tends to breed disrespect for all signs. Warning signs alert road users to conditions that might call for a reduction of speed or an action in the interest of safety and efficient traffic operations.

Warning Signs And Object Markers Section 2C.01 Function of Warning SignsĠ1 Warning signs call attention to unexpected conditions on or adjacent to a highway, street, or private roads open to public travel and to situations that might not be readily apparent to road users. Back to Current Edition | Back to Part 2 Table of Contents 2009 Edition Chapter 2C.
