PART 2. Signs

CHAPTER 2A. GENERAL

Section 2A.06 Design of Signs

Amended and add the following:

Support:

North Carolina has many special and/or unique sign designs. The "Sign Design Request" link on NCDOT’s Signing Webpage at http://www.ncdot.org/doh/preconstruct/traffic/congestion/SIGN/ has information regarding how to obtain or create a special sign design.

 

CHAPTER 2C. WARNING SIGNS

Section 2C.38 Design of Warning Signs

Amended and add the following:

Standard:

A If used, Reduced Speed Limit Ahead (W3-5) sign shall be installed at least 600 feet in advance of the beginning of the speed zone, indicating a change in the speed limit.

 

CHAPTER 2D. GUIDE SIGNS – CONVENTIONAL ROADS

Section 2D.11 Design of Route Signs

Amended and add the following:

Standard:

The official route sign for N.C. routes shall be a diamond shield. Three-digit N.C. Route signs shall be at least 24” x 24” in size for ground mounted guide signs.

Three digit N.C. Route signs shall be at least 36” x 36” in size for overhead mounted guide signs.

M1-5

Section 2D.43 Street Name Sign (D3-1)

Amended and add the following:

Standard:

Street Name signs shall be the sole responsibility of the municipality. These signs shall be erected in such a manner that they will not interfere with other signs, signals, or operation of signals. Street Name signs shall be maintained by those responsible for placing the signs.