New York State Supplement

to the
Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices
for Streets and Highways (2009 Edition)

Effective March 16, 2011

New York State Department of Transportation
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NEW YORK STATE SUPPLEMENT

TO THE
NATIONAL MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
FOR STREETS AND HIGHWAYS – 2009 EDITION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

NYS SUPPLEMENT INTRODUCTION

MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES INTRODUCTION

PART 1 GENERAL

Chapter 1A. General

Section 1A.03 Design of Traffic Control Devices
Section 1A.07 Responsibility for Traffic Control Devices
Section 1A.08 Authority for Placement of Traffic Control Devices
Section 1A.13 Definitions of Headings, Words, and Phrases in this Manual

PART 2 SIGNS

Chapter 2A. General

Section 2A.03 Standardization of Application
Section 2A.06 Design of Signs
Section 2A.11 Dimensions
Section 2A.15 Enhanced Conspicuity for Standard Signs
Section 2A.16 Standardization of Location

Chapter 2B. Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates

Section 2B.02 Design of Regulatory Signs
Section 2B.03 Size of Regulatory Signs
Section 2B.05 STOP Sign (R1-1) and ALL Way Plaque (R1-3P)
Section 2B.06 STOP Sign Applications
Section 2B.09 YIELD Sign Applications
Section 2B.10 STOP Sign or YIELD Sign Placement
Section 2B.11 Yield Here To Pedestrians Signs and Stop Here For Pedestrians Signs (R1-5 Series)
Section 2B.12 In-Street and Overhead Pedestrian Crossing Signs ((R1-6, R1-6a, R1-9, and R1-9a)
Section 2B.13 Speed Limit Sign (R2-1)
Section 2B.14 Truck Speed Limit Plaque (R2-2P)
Section 2B.15 Night Speed Limit Plaque (R2-3P)
Section 2B.17 Higher Fines Signs and Plaque (R2-6P, R2-10, and R2-11)
Section 2B.19 Intersection Lane Control Signs (R3-5 through R3-8)
Section 2B.20 Mandatory Movement Lane Control Signs (R3-5, R3-5a, R3-7, and R3-20)
Section 2B.21 Optional Movement Lane Control Sign (R3-6)
Section 2B.22 Advance Intersection Lane Control Signs (R3-8 Series)
Section 2B.28 DO NOT PASS Sign (R4-1)
Section 2B.30 KEEP RIGHT EXCEPT TO PASS Sign (R4-16) and SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP
RIGHT Sign (R4-3)

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Section 2B.31 TRUCKS USE RIGHT LANE Sign (R4-5)

Section 2B.32 Keep Right and Keep Left Signs (R4-7, R4-8)
Section 2B.35 Slow Vehicle Turn-Out Signs (R4-12, R4-13, and R4-14)
Section 2B.36 DO NO DRIVE ON SHOULDER Sign (R4-17) and DO NOT PASS ON SHOULDER
Sign (R4-18)
Section 2B.39 Selective Exclusion Signs
Section 2B.40 ONE WAY Signs (R6-1, R6-2)
Section 2B.46 Parking, Standing, and Stopping Signs (R7 and R8 Series)
Section 2B.47 Design of Parking, Standing, and Stopping Signs
Section 2B.48 Placement of Parking, Stopping, and Standing Signs
Section 2B.50 WALK ON LEFT FACING TRAFFIC and No Hitchhiking Signs (R9-1, R9-4, R9-4a)
Section 2B.51 Pedestrian Crossing Signs (R9-2, R9-3)
Section 2B.53 Traffic Signal Signs (R10-5 through R10-30)
Section 2B.54 No Turn on Red Signs (R10-11 Series, R10-17a, and R10-30)
Section 2B.55 Photo Enforced Signs and Plaques (R10-18, R10-19P, R10-19aP)
Section 2B.57 KEEP OFF MEDIAN Sign (R11-1)
Section 2B.60 Weigh Station Signs (R13 Series)
Section 2B.61 Truck Route Sign (R14-1)
Section 2B.64 Headlight Use Signs (R16-5 through R16-11)
Section 2B.65 FENDER BENDER Sign (R16-4)
Section 2B.101 End Speed Zone Sign (NYR2-11)
Section 2B.102 Supplemental Intersection Signs (NYR3-14, NYR3-19, NYR3-20)
Section 2B.103 Roadway Lane Use Signs (NYR4-11, NYR4-17, NYR4-18)
Section 2B.104 Miscellaneous Auxiliary Regulatory Plaques (NYR7-2P, NYR7-3P, NYR7-4P, NYR7-5P,
NYR7-6P, NYR7-7P, NYR7-13P)
Section 2B.105 Snow Emergency Route Signs (NYR7-10, NYR7-11)
Section 2B.106 Seasonal Limited-Use Highway Sign (NYR8-10)
Section 2B.107 State Law Signs (NYR9-1, NYR9-2, NYR9-3, NYR9-4, NYR9-5, NYR9-6, NYR9-7,
NYR9-9, NYR9-10, NYR9-11, NYR9-12, NYR9-13, NYR9-14)
Section 2B.108 Regulatory Clearance Signs (NYR5-6, NYR5-7)
Section 2B.109 NO TRUCKS WITH R PERMIT Signs (NYR5-4, NYR5-4aP)

Chapter 2C. Warning Signs

Section 2C.03 Design of Warning Signs
Section 2C.04 Size of Warning Signs
Section 2C.05 Placement of Warning Signs
Section 2C.07 Horizontal Alignment Signs (W1-1 through W1-5, W1-11, W1-15)
Section 2C.08 Advisory Speed Plaque (W13-1)
Section 2C.10 Combination Horizontal Alignment/Advisory Speed Signs (W1-1a, W1-2a)
Section 2C.14 Advisory Exit and Ramp Speed Signs (W13-2 and W13-3)
Section 2C.15 Combination Horizontal Alignment/Advisory Exit and Ramp Speed Signs (W13-6 and
W13-7)
Section 2C.24 Freeway or Expressway Ends Signs (W19 Series)
Section 2C.26 DEAD END/NO OUTLET Signs (W14-1, W14-1a, W14-2, W14-2a)
Section 2C.27 Low Clearance Signs (W12-2 and W12-2a)
Section 2C.28 BUMP and DIP Signs (W8-1, W8-2)
Section 2C.29 SPEED HUMP Sign (W17-1)
Section 2C.31 Shoulder Signs (W8-4, W8-9, W8-17, W8-23, and W8-25)
Section 2C.32 Surface Condition Signs (W8-5, W8-7, W8-8, W8-11, W8-13, and W8-14)
Section 2C.33 Warning Signs and Plaques for Motorcyclists (W8-15, W8-15P, W8-16)
Section 2C.34 NO CENTER LINE Sign (W8-12)
Section 2C.35 Weather Condition Signs (W8-18, W8-19, W8-21, and W8-22)
Section 2C.36 Advance Traffic Control Signs (W3-1, W3-2, W3-3, W3-4)
Section 2C.38 Reduced Speed Limit Ahead Sign (W3-5, W3-5a)
Section 2C.39 DRAW BRIDGE Sign (W3-6)
Section 2C.40 Merge Signs (W4-1, W4-5)

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Section 2C.42 Lane Ends Signs (W4-2, W9-1, W9-2)

Section 2C.46 Intersection Warning Signs (W2-1 through W2-8)
Section 2C.49 Vehicular Traffic Warning Signs (W8-6, W11-1, W11-5, W11-5a, W11-8, W11-10,
W11-11, W11-12, W11-12P, W11-14, W11-15, and W11-15a)
Section 2C.50 Nonvehicular Warning Signs (W11-2, W11-3, W11-4, W11-6, W11-7, W11-9, and
W11-16 through W11-22)
Section 2C.55 Distance Plaques (W16-2 series, W16-3 series, W16-4P, W7-3aP)
Section 2C.56 Supplemental Arrow Plaques (W16-5P, W16-6P)
Section 2C.61 Photo Enforced Plaque (W16-10P)
Section 2C.101 ONE LANE ROAD Sign (NYW3-15)
Section 2C.102 Pass Left Or Right Sign (NYW3-4)
Section 2C.103 Advance Load Signs (NYW3-19, NYW3-30, NYW3-31, NYW3-32)
Section 2C.109 SLIDES Sign (NY4-15)
Section 2C.110 MINIMUM MAINTENANCE ROAD Sign (NYW4-16)
Section 2C.111 RUMBLE STRIPS Sign (NYW4-17)
Section 2C.112 CHILDREN AT PLAY Sign (NYW7-4)
Section 2C.113 DEAF CHILD AREA and BLIND CHILD AREA Signs (NYW7-6, NYW7-7)
Section 2C.114 LOW FLYING PLANES Sign (NYW7-8)
Section 2C.115 UNDERPASS Sign (NYW7-9)
Section 2C.117 SMOKE Sign (NYW7-17)
Section 2C.118 Bus Signs (NYW7-18, NYW7-19)
Section 2C.119 Safety Zone Sign (NYW9-5)
Section 2C.121 Overhead Warning Sign Assembly Sign (NYW9-20)
Section 2C.122 Special Warning Signs (NYW9-21)
Section 2C.123 BUS TURN Sign (NYW9-25)
Section 2C.124 SNOWPLOW TURN Sign (NYW9-26)
Section 2C.125 BIRD NESTING AREA Sign (NYW7-20)
Section 2C.126 Driveway Entrance Plaques (NYW5-16P, NYW5-17P)
Section 2C.127 Sign Marker (NYW7-15)

Chapter 2D. Guide Signs

Section 2D.03 Color, Retroreflection, and Illumination
Section 2D.11 Design of Route Signs
Section 2D.26 Advance Turn Arrow Auxiliary Signs (M5-1, M5-2, and M5-3)
Section 2D.29 Route Sign Assemblies
Section 2D.34 Confirming or Reassurance Assemblies
Section 2D.37 Destination Signs (D1 Series)
Section 2D.40 Location of Destination Signs
Section 2D.41 Distance Signs (D2 Series)
Section 2D.43 Street Name Signs (D3-1 or D3-1a)
Section 2D.45 Signing on Conventional Roads on Approaches to Interchanges
Section 2D.52 Slow Vehicle Turn-Out Sign (D17-7)
Section 2D.104 Snowmobile Route Sign (NYM7-1)
Section 2D.105 All Terrain Vehicle Route Signs (NYM17-1, NYM17-2)
Section 2D.107 Name Auxiliary Signs (NYM14-26, NYM14-27)

Chapter 2E. Guide Signs—Freeways And Expressways

Section 2E.14 Size and Style of Letters and Signs
Section 2E.18 Symbols
Section 2E.31 Interchange Exit Numbering
Section 2E.39 Post-Interchange Distance Signs
Section 2E.40 Interchange Sequence Signs
Section 2E.41 Community Interchanges Identification Signs
Section 2E.42 NEXT XX EXITS Sign

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Chapter 2G. Preferential and Managed Lane Signs

Section 2G.04 Preferential Lane Vehicle Occupancy Definition Regulatory Signs (R3-10 Series and
R3-13 Series)

Chapter 2H. General Information Signs

Section 2H.02 General Information Signs (I Series)
Section 2H.03 Traffic Signal Speed Sign (I1-1)
Section 2H.05 Reference Location Signs (D10-1 through D10-3) and Intermediate Reference
Location Signs (D10-1a through D10-3a)
Section 2H.06 Enhanced Reference Location Signs (D10-4, D10-5)
Section 2H.07 Auto Tour Route Signs
Section 2H.101 Historic Site Signs (NYM9-1, NYM9-2, NYM9-3, NYM9-4)
Section 2H.102 New York State Heritage Signs (NYM20-1)
Section 2H.103 New York National Heritage Signs (NYI12-8)
Section 2H.104 Political Boundary Signs (NYI12-1, NYI12-2a, NYI12-2b, NYI12-3a, NYI12-4)
Section 2H.105 Watershed Sign (NYI12-7)
Section 2H.106 Hudson River Estuary Signs (NYM19-1, NYM19-2)
Section 2H.107 Catskill Former Site Signs (NYM9-5, NYM9-6)

Chapter 2I. General Services Signs

Section 2I.02 General Service Signs for Conventional Roads
Section 2I.03 General Service Signs for Freeways and Expressways
Section 2I.05 Rest Area and Other Roadside Area Signs
Section 2I.08 Tourist Information and Welcome Center Signs
Section 2I.09 Radio Information Signing

Chapter 2J. Specific Service Signs

Section 2J.01 Eligibility
Section 2J.02 Application
Section 2J.03 Logos and Logo Sign Panels
Section 2J.04 Number and Size of Signs and Logo Sign Panels
Section 2J.07 Single-Exit Interchanges
Section 2J.08 Double-Exit Interchanges
Section 2J.101 Specific Service Ramp Sign (NYI8-1, NYI8-1a)

Chapter 2K. Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs

Section 2K.01 Purpose and Application
Section 2K.02 Design
Section 2K.03 Style and Size of Lettering
Section 2K.04 Arrangement and Size of Signs
Section 2K.05 Advance Signs
Section 2K.06 Sign Locations

Chapter 2L. Changeable Message Signs

Section 2L.02 Application of Changeable Message Signs

Chapter 2M. Recreational And Cultural Interest Area Signs

Section 2M.01 Scope
Section 2M.02 Application of Recreational and Cultural Interest Area Signs
Section 2M.04 General Design Requirements for Recreational and Cultural Interest Area Symbol
Guide Signs

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Figures.
Figure 2B-101 Guide for STOP and YIELD Sign Use
Figure NY2C-3 Example of Advisory Speed Signing for an Exit Ramp
Figure 2C-101 Guide for Intersection Warning Sign Use
Figure 2D-101 Route Sign Assembly Types
Figure 2D-103 Example of Snowmobile Route Signing
Figure 2D-104 Example of Snowmobile Route Signing
Figure 2I-101 Example of Rest Area Signing

PART 3 MARKINGS

Chapter 3A. General

Section 3A.06 Functions, Widths and Patterns of Longitudinal Pavement Markings

Chapter 3B. Pavement And Curb Markings

Section 3B.01 Yellow Center Line Pavement Markings and Warrants
Section 3B.02 No-Passing Zone Pavement Markings and Warrants
Section 3B.04 White Lane Line Pavement Markings and Warrants
Section 3B.07 Warrants for Use of Edge Lines
Section 3B.09 Lane-Reduction Transition Markings
Section 3B.13 Raised Pavement Markers Supplementing Other Markings
Section 3B.14 Raised Pavement Markers Substituting for Pavement Markings
Section 3B.19 Parking Space Markings
Section 3B.20 Pavement Word, Symbol, and Arrow Markings
Section 3B.23 Curb Markings

Chapter 3C. Roundabout Markings

Section 3C.06 Pavement Word and Symbol Markings for Roundabouts

Chapter 3F. Delineators

Section 3F.04 Delineator Placement and Spacing

Chapter 3I. Islands

Section 3I.01 General

Figures.
Figure NY3B-14 Examples of Applications of Lane-Reduction Transition Markings
Figure 3B-101 Example of Longitudinal Line Markings

PART 4 HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SIGNALS

Chapter 4A. General

Section 4A.01 Types

Chapter 4C. Traffic Control Signal Needs Studies

Section 4C.08 Warrant 7, Crash Experience

Chapter 4D. Traffic Control Signal Features

Section 4D.05 Application of Steady Signal Indications
Section 4D.12 Visibility, Aiming, and Shielding of Signal Faces
Section 4D.13 Lateral Positioning of Signal Faces
Section 4D.14 Longitudinal Positioning of Signal Faces
Section 4D.15 Mounting Height of Signal Faces
Section 4D.29 Flashing Operation – Transition Into Flashing Mode
Section 4D.31 Flashing Operation – Transition Out of Flashing Mode

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Chapter 4E. Pedestrian Control Features

Section 4E.05 Location and Height of Pedestrian Signal Heads

Chapter 4G. Traffic Control Signals and Hybrid Beacons for Emergency Vehicle Access
Section 4G.01 Applications of Emergency-Vehicle Traffic Control Signals and Hybrid Beacons

Chapter 4L. Flashing Beacons

Section 4L.01 General Design and Operation of Flashing Beacons
Section 4L.03 Warning Beacon
Section 4L.04 Speed Limit Sign Beacon

Chapter 4M. Lane-Use Control Signals

Section 4M.02 Meaning of Lane-Use Control Signal Indications
Section 4M.03 Design of Lane-Use Control Signals
Section 4M.04 Operation of Lane-Use Control Signals

PART 5 TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES FOR LOW-VOLUME ROADS

Chapter 5A. General

Section 5A.01 Function

Chapter 5B. Regulatory Signs

Section 5B.05 Parking Signs (R8 Series)

Chapter 5C. Warning Signs

Section 5C.09 Vehicular Traffic Warning and Non-Vehicular Traffic Warning Signs (W-11 Series and W8-6)

PART 6 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

Chapter 6F. Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices

Section 6F.02 General Characteristics of Signs
Section 6F.11 Stay in Lane Sign (R4-9)
Section 6F.12 Work Zone and Higher Fines Signs and Plaques
Section 6F.15 Special Regulatory Signs
Section 6F.31 Flagger Signs (W20-7, W20-7a)
Section 6F.33 Workers Signs (W21-1, W21-1a)
Section 6F.36 Motorized Traffic Signs (W8-6, W11-10)
Section 6F.50 Other Warning Signs
Section 6F.53 Supplementary Distance Plaque (W7-3aP)
Section 6F.59 Detour Signs (M4-8, M4-8a, M4-8b, M4-9, M4-9a, M4-9b, M4-9c, and M4-10)
Section 6F.61 Arrow Boards
Section 6F.101 BRIDGE CLOSED 500 FT Sign (NYW8-4)
Section 6F.102 Miscellaneous Temporary Traffic Control Signs (NYW8-30, NYW8-31, NYW8-32,
NYW8-33)
Section 6F.104 SANDBLASTING Sign (NYW8-43)
Section 6F.107 INCREASED ENFORCEMENT AREA Sign (NYW8-46)

Chapter 6H. Typical Applications

Notes for Figure 6H-4 Typical Application 4 Short Duration or Mobile Operations on a Shoulder
Notes for Figure 6H-6 Typical Application 6 Shoulder Work with Minor Encroachment
Notes for Figure 6H-17 Typical Application 17 Mobile Operations on a Two-Lane Road
Notes for Figure 6H-35 Typical Application 35 Mobile Operation on a Multi-Lane Road
Notes for Figure 6H-36 Typical Application 36 Lane Shift on a Freeway

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Chapter 6I. Control of Traffic Through Traffic Incident Management Areas

Section 6I.01 General
Section 6I.101 Incident Management Signs (NYW8-42, NYW8-47)

PART 7 TRAFFIC CONTROLS FOR SCHOOL AREAS

Chapter 7B. Signs

Section 7B.03 Scope
Section 7B.08 School Sign (S1-1) and Plaques
Section 7B.09 School Zone Sign (S1-1) and Plaques (S4-3P, S4-7P) and End School Zone Sign (S5-2)
Section 7B.10 Higher Fines zone Signs (R2-10, R2-11) and Plaques
Section 7B.11 School Advance Crossing Assembly
Section 7B.12 School Crossing Assembly
Section 7B.13 School Bus Stop Ahead Sign (S3-1)
Section 7B.15 School Speed Limit Assembly (S4-1P, S4-2P, S4-3P, S4-4P, S4-6P, S5-1) and End
School Speed Limit Sign (S5-3)
Section 7B.16 Reduced School Speed Limit Ahead Sign (S4-5, S4-5a)

Figures.
Figure 7B-101 Examples of School Speed Limit Assemblies
Figure 7B-102 Example of Signing for a School Speed Limit

PART 8 TRAFFIC CONTROL FOR RAILROAD AND LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT

GRADE CROSSINGS

Chapter 8A. General

Section 8A.03 Use of Standard Devices, Systems, and Practices at Highway-LRT Grade Crossings

Chapter 8B. Signs and Markings

Section 8B.04 Crossbuck Assemblies with Yiels or Stop signs at Passive Grade Crossings
Section 8B.05 Use of Stop (R1-1) or Yield (R1-2) Signs without Crossbuck Signs at Highway-LRT
Grade Crossings
Section 8B.06 Grade Crossing Advance Warning Signs (W10 Series)
Section 8B.07 EXEMPT Grade Crossing Plaques (R15-3P, W10-1aP)
Section 8B.09 DO NOT STOP ON TRACKS Sign (R8-8)
Section 8B.10 TRACKS OUT OF SERVICE Sign (R8-9)
Section 8B.11 Stop Here When Flashing Sign (R8-10, R8-10a)
Section 8B.12 Stop Here on Red Sign (R10-6, R10-6a)
Section 8B.14 Do Not Pass Light Rail Transit Signs (R15-5, R15-5a)
Section 8B.15 No Motor Vehicles On Tracks Signs (R15-6, R15-6a)
Section 8B.18 Emergency Notification Sign (I-13)
Section 8B.20 TRAINS MAY EXCEED 80 MPH Sign (W10-8)
Section 8B.101 NOTICE INCREASED TRAIN TRAFFIC Sign (NYW10-5)

Chapter 8C. Flashing-Light Signals, Gates, And Traffic Control Signals

Section 8C.01 Introduction
Section 8C.02 Flashing-Light Signals
Section 8C.03 Flashing-Light Signals at Highway-LRT Grade Crossings
Section 8C.04 Automatic Gates
Section 8C.06 Four-Quadrant Gate Systems
Section 8C.08 Rail Traffic Detection
Section 8C.09 Traffic Control Signals at or Near Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Section 8C.10 Traffic Control Signals at or Near Highway-LRT Grade Crossings
Section 8C.11 Use of Traffic Control Signals for Control of LRT Vehicles at Grade Crossings

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Figure 8C-1 (Note) Composite Drawing of Active Traffic Control Device for Grade Crossings Showing
Clearances
Figure 8C-2 (Note) Example of Location Plan for Flashing-Light Signals and Four-Quadrant Gates

Figures.
Figure 8C-101 Example of Traffic Control Signals at Grade Crossings
Figure 8C-102 Example of Location Plan for Flashing Light Signals and Two-Quadrant Gates

PART 9 TRAFFIC CONTROLS FOR BICYCLE FACILITIES

Chapter 9B. Signs

Section 9B.04 Bike Lane Signs and Plaques (R3-17, R3-17aP, R3-17bP)
Section 9B.06 Bicycles May Use Full Lane Sign (R4-11)
Section 9B.20 Bicycle Guide Signs (D1-1b, D1-1c, D1-2b, D1-2c, D103b, D1-3c, D11-1, D11-1c)
Section 9B.21 Bicycle Route Signs (M1-8, M1-8a, M1-9)
Section 9B.22 Bicycle Route Sign Auxiliary Plaques

Chapter 9C. Markings

Section 9C.04 Markings for Bicycle Lanes

APPENDIX 1 SIGN DRAWINGS

APPENDIX 2 AUTHORIZATIONS

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NEW YORK STATE SUPPLEMENT

INTRODUCTION

The intent of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways – 2009
Edition (MUTCD) is to enhance highway safety and operation by requiring uniform,
understandable, and effective traffic control devices on facilities open to public travel.

Traffic control devices installed on such facilities within the State of New York are required to
conform to the MUTCD, published by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

Section 1680(a) of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law requires that “the Department of
Transportation shall adopt a manual and specifications for a uniform system of traffic control
devices consistent with the provisions of this chapter for use upon highways within this state.
Such uniform system shall correlate with and so far as practicable conform to nationally
accepted standards.”

Effective September 13, 2007, the provisions of the MUTCD were formally adopted by the State
of New York. These regulations also provided for a New York State Supplement to the MUTCD
to become effective on that date. Combined, the two comprise the “manual and specifications
for a uniform system of traffic control devices” required by Section 1680(a). The current
MUTCD, the 2009 Edition, was adopted by the FHWA on December 16, 2009, and became
effective January 15, 2010.

Purpose of the New York State Supplement to the MUTCD

Deviations from the MUTCD are published in the New York State Supplement to the MUTCD
(NYS Supplement), and are justified in cases where: New York law does not allow or support
use of a device as described in the MUTCD; more restrictive guidance is desired; traffic control
devices unique to New York need to be included; and/or the exclusion of optional traffic control
devices is desired. These deviations are adopted through the State Administrative Procedures
Act (SAPA) process and by permission of the FHWA.

How to Cite

In referencing 17 NYCRR Chapter V, it is acceptable to refer to these provisions as the New

York State Supplement to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and
Highways – 2009 Edition, the New York State Supplement, or the NYS Supplement.

How to Use the New York State Supplement to the MUTCD

This document supplements the 2009 Edition of the MUTCD, dated December 2009. Prior to
the adoption of the MUTCD in New York, the user consulted 17 NYCRR Chapter V (informally
known as the New York State MUTCD). Most of what was needed to be known regarding the
proper design, application, and location of a traffic control device was contained in that manual.
Users now need to follow a two-step process in order to properly ascertain that information.

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First, the user should refer to the MUTCD for information regarding a particular device. Second,
the user should consult the New York State Supplement to determine if alternative or additional
guidance is provided for the traffic control device in question.

The New York State Supplement conforms to the organization, section numbering, and
paragraph numbering of the MUTCD.

The New York State Supplement uses the following terms to inform the user what action is
being taken in regards to the information being provided. The terms and their meanings are as
follows:

DELETE = Remove material as directed.

INSERT = Add material as directed.

In some cases, there may be a conflict with material presented in the MUTCD and the New York
State Supplement. When that occurs, the New York State Supplement is controlling, and the
information provided in the New York State Supplement is meant to supersede the information
found in the appropriate sections of the MUTCD.

Design Details

Design details for signs and pavement markings are generally not included in the MUTCD; they
are found in the FHWA Standard Highway Signs and Markings (SHSM) book. Design details for
devices referenced in the New York State Supplement can be found in the text and figures that
accompany such references, as well as in the Sign Drawings located in Appendix 1 of this
Supplement. Information regarding non-traffic control device issues such as substrate type
(e.g., aluminum, steel, wood), retroreflective sheeting (e.g., engineering grade, high intensity),
bolt hole locations, hardware (e.g., nuts, bolts, brackets), and posts may be provided in the
MUTCD and/or SHSM, but for illustrative purposes only. Applicable guidelines and
specifications for information on these and other related topics should be consulted.

The New York State Supplement identifies traffic control devices in a manner consistent with the
alphanumeric system used in the MUTCD. Devices that are unique to New York are easily
identifiable by the addition of the prefix “NY” to the alphanumeric designation. The “NY”
designations do not necessarily correspond to MUTCD designations, though, as these
designations are based on the identification system used in the State MUTCD that was in effect
before the MUTCD was adopted in New York.

Users of the New York State Supplement will notice that signs that can be used in both left and
right orientations have been assigned a single alphanumeric designation (e.g., NYW2-8). This
approach is consistent with the style of the MUTCD. When using such signs in both the
MUTCD and the New York State Supplement, it is appropriate to add “R” or “L” suffixes to the
sign designations (e.g., NYW2-8R) to specify the orientation desired.

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Obtaining the MUTCD

The MUTCD is available online in electronic format on the FHWA website. Printed copies of the
MUTCD 2009 Edition and cost information are available from the American Association of State
Highways and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), the Institute of Transportation Engineers
(ITE), and the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA).

Obtaining the New York State Supplement and Other NYSDOT Documents

The New York State Supplement is published under the title Transportation Title 17B (NYCRR)
by Thomson West (800-344-5009).

The MUTCD, the New York State Supplement, and other NYSDOT traffic control device
documents are available online at
www.nysdot.gov/portal/page/portal/divisions/operating/oom/transportation-systems/traffic-
operations-section/mutcd.

Other

Questions regarding the New York State Supplement may be directed to the Department.

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MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES

INTRODUCTION

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
22A The target compliance dates for certain signs disallowed by the New York State
Supplement, but allowed by the MUTCD, shall be as follows:

Section 2B.32 Keep Right and Keep Left Signs (R4-7, R4-8) – removal of R4-7a sign –
September 13, 2017.
Section 2B.47 Design of Parking, Standing, and Stopping Signs – removal of R7-201aP
plaque – September 13, 2017.
Section 2B.54 No Turn on Red Signs (R10-11 Series, R10-17a, and R10-30) – removal
of R10-11a sign – September 13, 2017.
Section 2C.36 Advance Traffic Control Signs (W3-1, W3-2, W3-3, W3-4) – removal of
W3-1a and W3-2a signs – September 13, 2015.

Support:
23A Section 1680(c) of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law allows for the installation of a
noncompliant device up to the specified compliance date if the device is on order, or on
hand and serviceable. This allowance should be used with care, as it could jeopardize
funding on a Federal-aid project, in addition to adversely affecting highway safety.

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PART 1
GENERAL

CHAPTER 1A. GENERAL

Section 1A.03 Design of Traffic Control Devices

DELETE Paragraph 04.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Option:
03A Highway agencies may develop word message signs to notify road users of special
regulations or to warn road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent. Unlike
symbol signs and colors, new word message signs may be used without the need for
experimentation.

Standard:
03B Any change to a word message sign that can be considered more than a minor
modification (see next Option) shall be approved by the New York State Department
of Transportation before it is implemented.

Option:
03C With the exception of symbols and colors, minor modifications in the specific design
elements of a device may be made provided the essential appearance characteristics are
preserved. Such minor revisions may include making a word plural or singular; changing
the hours listed on a sign; word deviations such as “road” for “street” on a sign; etc.
Although the standard design of symbol signs cannot be modified, it may be appropriate to
change the orientation of the symbol to better reflect the direction of travel.

Support:
03D In places where there are a significant number of non-English speaking individuals in the
driving population, it can be beneficial to duplicate the text on certain signs in a language
other than English.

Guidance:
03E To avoid sign clutter, the number of signs so duplicated should be held to a minimum; only
the most critical ones should be reproduced.

Standard:
03F The use of a sign with non-English text, with the exception of proper names, shall
require authorization from the New York State Department of Transportation.

Support:
03G The New York State Department of Transportation‟s policy allows bilingual signing for guide
signs and limits its use on regulatory and warning signs. It also encourages the use of
symbol type signs instead of text signs whenever possible to limit the need for bilingual
signing.

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GENERAL GENERAL

Standard:
03H U.S. Customary standard measurements (formerly known as English units) shall be
used in all text messages except where a language other than English is used.

Option:
03I Measurements may be expressed in metric units (e.g., 10 km instead of 6 miles) where a
language other than English is used.

Section 1A.07 Responsibility for Traffic Control Devices

INSERT the following paragraph:

Support:
08A The following language in Section 1680 of the Vehicle & Traffic Law reflects the role of the
MUTCD and the New York State Supplement as the state manual of uniform traffic control
devices. The text also clarifies the adoption of Section 15-116 of the Uniform Vehicle Code
relative to the applicability of the MUTCD to facilities on private property.

“To the extent that the National Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (hereinafter
referred to in this section as MUTCD), promulgated by the Federal Highway
Administration pursuant to subpart F of part 655 of Title 23 of the Code of Federal
Regulations and subject to a public comment period under federal law, does not conflict
with the provisions of this chapter and the provisions of other laws of the state, the
National MUTCD shall constitute such state manual and specifications; provided,
however, such manual and specifications may be modified by the commissioner of
transportation by the adoption of a supplement or supplements as such commissioner of
transportation determines warranted and in compliance with the applicable provisions of
the state administrative procedure act. The National MUTCD and its specifications are
adopted as the state standard for traffic control devices on any street, highway, or
bicycle path „open to public travel‟. No person shall install or maintain in any area of
private property used by the public any sign, signal, marking or other device intended to
regulate, warn or guide traffic unless it conforms with the state manual and specifications
maintained under this section.”

Section 1A.08 Authority for Placement of Traffic Control Devices

INSERT the following paragraph:

Support:
08A Section 1114 of the Vehicle & Traffic Law prohibits the unlawful display of unauthorized
signs, signals, or markings.

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GENERAL GENERAL

Section 1A.13 Definitions of Headings, Words, and Phrases in this Manual

INSERT the following paragraph:

Support:
01A Site-specific conditions may lead agencies to determine that it is impossible or impractical to
comply with a Standard, and that they must deviate from the requirement of a particular
Standard at that location, or others with the same condition. In such limited specific cases,
the deviation is allowed, provided that the agency or official having jurisdiction fully
documents the engineering reasons for the deviation.

INSERT the following text at the end of Paragraph 03:

260. Interconnection– when used in Part 4, the means by which coordinated traffic
signals are linked.
261. Coincident crossing - a highway-rail grade crossing within, or no greater than 20
feet from, an intersection.
262. Proximate crossing - a highway-rail grade crossing within 20 to 200 feet of an
intersection.
263. Independent crossing - a highway-rail grade crossing more than 200 feet from an
intersection.

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PART 2
SIGNS

CHAPTER 2A. GENERAL

Section 2A.03 Standardization of Application

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Guidance:
04A Part-time signs should be removed from view when they do not apply.

Support:
04B In some situations, sign messages are needed only part of the time. Examples are
seasonal speed limits, icy pavement zone warnings, and peak-hour turn prohibitions. Part-
time signs may be short-term (generally on a daily or weekly basis) or long-term (generally
on a monthly or seasonal basis). Some possible methods of displaying part-time signs are
to:

A. Install the sign on a portable support. This method is appropriate only for short-term
signs;
B. Remove and replace the sign;
C. Cover and uncover the sign;
D. Hinge the sign so that one part may be folded over the other to eliminate its display; and
E. Include the applicable times on a supplementary sign. This method may be used only
for certain regulatory signs, as prescribed in text.

Section 2A.06 Design of Signs

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
13A Any change to a word message sign that can be considered more than a minor
modification (see Section 1A.03) shall be approved by the New York State Department
of Transportation before it is implemented.

Option:
17A Where it is deemed necessary to identify the regulating authority, regulatory signs may bear
the authority’s name, initials, or symbol.

Standard:
17B Where used on regulatory signs, the regulatory authority name or symbol shall not be
more than one-half inch high, and shall be located near the bottom of the sign.

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Section 2A.11 Dimensions

INSERT the following paragraph:

Guidance:
03A The size shown in the Expressway column in the various sign size tables in the MUTCD
should normally be used on parkways.

Section 2A.15 Enhanced Conspicuity for Standard Signs

DELETE Method “C” in Paragraph 01.

Section 2A.16 Standardization of Location

DELETE Paragraph 10.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Guidance:
06A Sign installations should be at least 200 feet apart where possible.

06B Where physical conditions limit visibility, the sign location should be suitably adjusted.

Support:
06C As an example, a ground-mounted sign placed immediately beyond an overpass may not be
sufficiently visible. Placing the sign just before, or well beyond, the overpass could improve
its visibility.

Guidance:
09A Except on freeways, warning signs should generally take precedence over regulatory and
guide signs, with a warning message for a greater hazard taking priority over one for a
lesser hazard. Regulatory signs should be next in importance, with the sign posting the
most important regulation superseding others. Guide signs should normally be the lowest in
priority, as their locations are generally more flexible than those for other types of signs.
Community wayfinding and acknowledgment guide signs should have a lower priority
as to placement than other guide signs. Information of a less critical nature should be
moved to less critical locations or omitted.

09B On freeways, guide signs should have highest priority, followed by warning and regulatory
signs.

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CHAPTER 2B. REGULATORY SIGNS, BARRICADES, AND GATES

Section 2B.02 Design of Regulatory Signs

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
03A Any change to a word message sign that can be considered more than a minor
modification (see Section 1A.03) shall be approved by the New York State Department
of Transportation before it is implemented.

Section 2B.03 Size of Regulatory Signs

DELETE Paragraph 05.

Section 2B.05 STOP Sign (R1-1) and ALL WAY Plaque (R1-3P)

DELETE Paragraph 09.

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
08A The R1-10P plaque shall not be used in New York.

Section 2B.06 STOP Sign Applications

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
00A STOP signs shall be used on the flashing red approaches to intersections controlled
by flashing signals, except where a green arrow is displayed in conjunction with the
flashing red indication. STOP signs shall not be used on approaches where green
arrows are displayed. They also shall not be used on flashing yellow approaches.

00B Any STOP sign installed at a railroad grade crossing shall be approved by the
Commissioner of Transportation, as per Section 1685 of the New York State Vehicle
and Traffic Law.

Option:
02A Figure 2B-101 may be used as a reference to help determine whether a STOP or YIELD
sign is most appropriate for use at an intersection where control has been deemed
necessary and intersection sight distance is a consideration.

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Support:
02B Sight distances across the corners of an intersection and the prevailing approach speeds on
the major and minor roadways are significant in determining whether a STOP or YIELD sign
should be used. Figure 2B-101 is based on AASHTO research indicating that the clear
triangular areas produced by the values in the table will permit the vehicles on either road to
stop, if necessary, before reaching the intersection. Where control is desired, a YIELD sign
may be used where the clear sight triangle can be provided; a STOP sign should be used
where the necessary clear sight triangle does not exist.

Guidance:
02C Where the grade along an intersection approach exceeds three percent, the leg of the clear
sight triangle along that approach should be adjusted in accordance with the values shown
in Exhibit 9-53 in A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, 2004 Edition.

Section 2B.09 YIELD Sign Applications

INSERT the following paragraph:

Option:
01A Figure 2B-101 may be used to determine if a restricted view exists that warrants the
placement of a STOP sign.

Section 2B.10 STOP Sign or YIELD Sign Placement

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Guidance:
07A Where there is a marked crosswalk at the intersection, a STOP or YIELD sign should be
located approximately four feet in advance of the crosswalk.

Option:
09A The R1-2aP plaque with the alternate text TO ALL LANES IN CIRCLE may be used to
supplement a YIELD sign at a roundabout.

Section 2B.11 Yield Here To Pedestrians Signs and Stop Here For
Pedestrians Signs (R1-5 Series)

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
00A The R1-5a, R1-5b and R1-5c signs shall not be used in New York.

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Section 2B.12 In-Street and Overhead Pedestrian Crossing Signs (R1-6, R1-
6a, R1-9, and R1-9a)

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
00A The R1-6a and R1-9a signs shall not be used in New York.

Section 2B.13 Speed Limit Sign (R2-1)

DELETE Paragraphs 01-08 and 17.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
00A After an engineering study has been made in accordance with established traffic
engineering practices, a Speed Limit sign shall display the limit established by law,
ordinance, regulation, or as adopted by the authorized agency. The speed limits
shown shall be in multiples of 5 MPH.

Support:
00B Speed limit signs inform motorists of speed restrictions established by law or regulation.
There are three types of speed limits:

A. Linear Speed Limit – A linear speed limit is one which applies along a particular
highway, or along a portion of a particular highway.
B. Area Speed Limit – An area speed limit is one which applies to all highways within a
specified area, except those specifically excluded. The area may be an entire
municipality, or only a portion thereof. The defined area may also be the grounds of a
school, hospital, or other institution.
C. Statewide Speed Limit – The statewide speed limit is established by the New York State
Vehicle and Traffic Law, and is applicable on all highways where other speed limits have
not been established.

Standard:
00C The R2-1 sign (see Figure 2B-1) shall be used for posting linear speed limits.

00D Except as noted elsewhere in this subsection, the NYR2-2 sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R1)
shall be used for posting the statewide speed limit.

00E The NYR2-3 sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R1) shall be used for posting an area speed
limit which involves only a portion of a municipality.

00F The NYR2-4, NYR2-5, and NYR2-6 signs (see Sign Drawing SD-R1) shall be used for
posting area speed limits which are essentially city-wide, village-wide, and town-wide,
respectively. These signs should be used even where there are specific highways or
smaller areas (for example, a village within a town) where different speed limits apply.
The R2-5aP, R2-5bP, R2-5cP, and R2-5P plaques shall not be used in New York.

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00G Where a linear speed limit within an area speed limit has the same numerical value as
the area speed limit (a situation which can exist because of legal requirements), the
appropriate area Speed Limit sign (NYR2-3 through NYR2-6) shall be substituted for
the R2-1 sign in posting the linear limit.

Guidance:
00H Where United States or New York numbered touring routes are on highways subject to area
speed limits, such highways should be posted on a linear basis with the appropriate area
Speed Limit sign (NYR2-3 through NYR2-6). However, these signs may be omitted within
heavily developed urban areas (for example, the central business district of a city).

Option:
00I R2-1 signs may be used instead of NYR2-2 signs to post the statewide speed limit on a
section of highway in a work zone where a speed limit in excess of the statewide limit has
been temporarily reduced to the statewide limit.

00J The word “AREA” in the NYR2-3 sign may be replaced by other generic legend (for
example, “CAMPUS”, “PLAZA”, “MALL”, “PARK”, etc.) where it would more clearly and
appropriately identify a physically defined area.

Standard:
00K Speed Limit signs shall be installed at or near the places where speed limits change.

Option:
00L For area speed limits, additional signs within the area are not required, but may be desirable
in extensive or complex areas.

Standard:
00M A R2-1 sign shall be placed at, or as near as practicable to, the beginning of a linear
speed limit facing traffic entering the restriction. Additional R2-1 signs shall be
placed at intervals throughout restrictions longer than 1100 feet.

Option:
00N The R2-1 sign may be omitted when the beginning of a linear speed limit is at, or near, the
closed end of a dead-end highway.

Guidance:
00O Where the beginning of a linear speed limit is at, or just before, an intersection, the Speed
Limit sign should be placed beyond the intersection. Where a Speed Limit sign and a
Political Boundary sign (see Section 2D.110) would conflict, the Political Boundary sign
should be placed at a suitable location before or after the Speed Limit sign.

00P Additional R2-1 signs within a linear speed limit restriction should be suitably placed to
remind motorists on the highway, as well as inform motorists entering the highway, of the
speed limit. Signs should be placed beyond, rather than immediately in advance of,
intersections or locations where reduced speed may be necessary.

00Q The first intermediate sign within a linear speed limit restriction should be placed a maximum
of 1100 feet from the first R2-1 sign. The spacing between subsequent intermediate signs
should not exceed the distance produced by multiplying the speed limit (in miles per hour)
by 100.

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Standard:
00R An appropriate Speed Limit sign (R2-1, NYR2-2 through NYR2-6) shall be placed at, or
as near as practicable to, the end of a linear speed limit to indicate the speed limit
that follows.

Guidance:
00S No Speed Limit sign should be placed at the end of a speed limit restriction that occurs at, or
near, the end of the highway (e.g., a dead-end, at a “T” intersection).

Standard:
00T An appropriate area Speed Limit sign (NYR2-3 through NYR2-6) shall be placed facing
traffic on each highway entering the area restriction. Where a highway within an area
has a higher or lower speed limit, area Speed Limit signs shall be placed on each
street intersecting that highway, facing traffic entering the area restriction.

Guidance:
00U Where traffic enters an area speed limit restriction at, or just before, an intersection, signs
should be placed beyond the intersection on all highways on which the area limit applies.
Where an area Speed Limit sign and a Political Boundary sign (see Section 2D.110) would
conflict, the Political Boundary sign should be placed at a suitable location before or after
the Speed Limit sign.

00V Where a smaller area with a different speed limit exists within an area speed limit restriction,
the two should be treated as separate areas having a common boundary.

Option:
00W Additional area Speed Limit signs may be placed within an area to remind motorists
of the speed limit.

Guidance:
00X If used, additional area Speed Limit signs within an area should not be placed immediately
in advance of intersections, or in locations where they would conflict with other traffic signs.

Standard:
00Y An appropriate Speed Limit sign (R2-1, NYR2-2 through NYR2-6) shall be placed
facing traffic on each highway leaving an area speed limit restriction to indicate the
speed limit that follows.

Guidance:
00Z Where the end of an area speed limit restriction is at, or just before, an intersection, the
signs for the next speed limit should be placed at suitable locations beyond the intersection
on all highways on which the area limit does not apply. Where the intersecting highway has
a linear speed limit, the normal linear posting may be adequate for this purpose.

Standard:
00AA A NYR2-2 sign shall be placed on highways entering the State on which the statewide
speed limit applies.

00BB NYR2-2 signs shall be placed at the ends of linear speed limit restrictions when the
statewide speed limit follows.

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00CC Where a highway subject to the statewide speed limit is within, or adjacent to, an area
speed limit, NYR2-2 signs shall be placed at suitable locations on that highway to
inform motorists leaving the area restriction that the statewide speed limit applies.

Guidance:
00DD Where the highway is a freeway, the NYR2-2 signs should be placed on its mainline
roadways beyond the entrance ramps, rather than on the entrance ramps.

Option:
00EE The NYR2-2 sign may be used as necessary to inform, or remind, motorists of the statewide
speed limit (e.g., on highways subject to the statewide speed limit adjacent to large airports).

00FF Under certain conditions, an END SPEED ZONE (NYR2-11) sign may be used instead of a
NYR2-2 sign to post the end of a linear or area restriction. The conditions under which this
substitution may be made are described in Section 2B.101.

Section 2B.14 Truck Speed Limit Plaque (R2-2P)

DELETE the entire section; the R2-2P plaque shall not be used in New York.

Section 2B.15 Night Speed Limit Plaque (R2-3P)

DELETE the entire section; the R2-3P plaque shall not be used in New York.

Section 2B.17 Higher Fines Signs and Plaque (R2-6P, R2-10, and R2-11)

DELETE Paragraphs 06 and 07.

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
01A The Higher Fines signs and plaques shall only be used in conjunction with school
signing when a school speed limit has been established.

01B The R2-10 sign shall not be used in New York. The R2-6aP and R2-6bP plaques shall
not be used in New York.

Section 2B.19 Intersection Lane Control Signs (R3-5 through R3-8)

DELETE Paragraph 09.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
02A Intersection Lane Control signs shall be used where lane designations prohibit
movements normally permitted by law. (e.g., An R3-5 or R3-7 sign may be used to
prohibit through movement from a lane which is designated for left turns only.) These

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signs shall also be used where lane designations permit movements normally not
allowed by law. (e.g., An R3-6 sign may be used to permit left turns from a lane which
ordinarily could be used only for a through movement.)

08A At roundabouts, Intersection Lane Control (R3-5, R3-6, and R3-8 series) signs shall
display fish-hook arrows, and the arrow for the left-most lane shall include an oval
symbolizing the central island as shown in Figure 2B-5.

Section 2B.20 Mandatory Movement Lane Control Signs (R3-5, R3-5a, R3-7,
and R3-20)

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Option:
00A The NYR3-21 sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R4) may be used to identify a lane from which
only U-turn movements may be made.

Standard:
00B If used, the NYR3-21 sign shall be used in a manner similar to the R3-5 and R3-5a
signs.

Section 2B.21 Optional Movement Lane Control Sign (R3-6)

DELETE Paragraph 07.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Option:
00A The NYR3-27 and NYR3-28 signs (see Sign Drawing SD-R4) may be used to indicate
movements permitted from a specific lane.

Standard:
00B If used, the NYR3-27 and NYR3-28 signs shall be used in a manner similar to the R3-6
sign.

Section 2B.22 Advance Intersection Lane Control Signs (R3-8 Series)

DELETE the word “OK” from the first sentence in Paragraph 02.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Option:
01A The NYR3-51 through NYR3-67 signs (see Sign Drawing SD-R4) may be used as Advance
Intersection Lane Control signs.

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01B The THRU TRAFFIC USE LEFT LANE (NYR3-33) and THRU TRAFFIC USE RIGHT LANE
(NYR3-35) signs (see Sign Drawing SD-R4) may be used to supplement other regulatory
signs on intersection approaches with two or more lanes where added positive guidance is
desirable. The THRU TRAFFIC USE CENTER LANE (NYR3-34) sign (see Sign Drawing
SD-R4) may be used to supplement other regulatory signs on intersection approaches with
three lanes.

Guidance:
03A Where a NYR3-34 sign or a NYR3-35 sign is used in conjunction with a R3-7L sign, the
NYR3-34 sign or NYR3-35 sign should follow the R3-7L sign. Where a NYR3-33 sign or a
NYR3-34 sign is used in conjunction with a R3-7R sign, the NYR3-33 sign or NYR3-34 sign
should follow the R3-7R sign.

Section 2B.28 DO NOT PASS Sign (R4-1)

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
02A The DO NOT PASS (R4-1) sign shall be used only with standard pavement markings.

Option:
02B The DO NOT PASS (R4-1) sign may be used without pavement markings in work zones.

Section 2B.30 KEEP RIGHT EXCEPT TO PASS Sign (R4-16) and SLOWER
TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT Sign (R4-3)

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
00A The KEEP RIGHT EXCEPT TO PASS (R4-16) and SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT
(R4-3) signs shall only be used in conjunction with orders or regulations requiring
such actions.

Section 2B.31 TRUCKS USE RIGHT LANE Sign (R4-5)

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
01A The TRUCKS USE RIGHT LANE sign shall only be used in conjunction with orders or
regulations requiring such an action.

Section 2B.32 Keep Right and Keep Left Signs (R4-7, R4-8)

DELETE Paragraph 06; the R4-7a, R4-7b, R4-8a, and R4-8b signs shall not be used in
New York.

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Section 2B.35 Slow Vehicle Turn-Out Signs (R4-12, R4-13, and R4-14)

DELETE entire section; the R4-12, R4-13, and R4-14 signs shall not be used in New
York.

Section 2B.36 DO NOT DRIVE ON SHOULDER Sign (R4-17) and DO NOT

PASS ON SHOULDER Sign (R4-18)

DELETE the entire section; the R4-17 and R4-18 signs shall not be used in New York.
See Section 2B.107 for more information.

Section 2B.39 Selective Exclusion Signs

DELETE Paragraphs 06-09; the R5-2a and R5-10c signs shall not be used in New York.

INSERT the following at the end of Paragraph 03:

Support:
L. PASSENGER CARS ONLY (NYR5-12)
M. PASSENGER CARS ONLY (NYR5-13)
N. No Snowmobiles (NYR5-21)
O. NO PEDESTRIANS, BICYCLES OR HORSES (NYR5-26)
P. NO ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES (NYR5-27)
Q. ROAD SERVICE BY PERMIT ONLY (NYR5-28)

Standard:
04A The PASSENGER CARS ONLY (NYR5-12 and NYR5-13) signs (see Sign Drawing SD-
R8) shall be used where all vehicles except passenger cars are prohibited.

04B The NYR5-12 sign shall be used at intersections on, and on entrance ramps to, the
restricted facility. It shall not be required on ramps from freeways where NYR5-13
signs are used. Where used, the NYR5-12 sign shall be placed at, or near, the
beginning of the exclusion.

04C The NYR5-13 sign shall be used on freeways beneath guide signs associated with
exits to the restricted facility. Where used, the NYR5-13 sign shall be placed
immediately below the advance exit and exit direction signs associated with the
restricted facility.

04D The No Snowmobiles (NYR5-21) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R8) shall be used where
snowmobiles are prohibited from using a highway.

04E The NO PEDESTRIANS, BICYCLES OR HORSES (NYR5-26) sign (see Sign Drawing
SD-R8) shall be used where pedestrians, bicycles, horses or horse-drawn vehicles are
prohibited from using a highway.

04F The ROAD SERVICE BY PERMIT ONLY (NYR5-28) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R8)
shall be used on highways where businesses, other than those licensed by the
agency having jurisdiction, are prohibited from furnishing road service.

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Option:
04G The NO ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES (NYR5-27) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R8) may be used
where it is desirable to emphasize that all-terrain vehicles are prohibited from using a
highway.

Support:
04H Section 2403 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law prohibits, with some
exceptions, the operation of all-terrain vehicles on highways.

Guidance:
05A If used on a freeway or expressway ramp, a sign related to pedestrians, bicyclists or
equestrians should be installed in a location where it is clearly visible to any pedestrian,
bicyclist or equestrian attempting to enter the limited access facility from a street intersecting
the exit ramp.

05B A Selective Exclusion sign should be placed on the right-hand side of the roadway at an
appropriate distance from the intersection so as to be clearly visible to all road users turning
into the roadway that has the exclusion. The No Pedestrians (R9-3) sign should be installed
so as to be clearly visible to pedestrians who are at a location where an alternative route is
available.

05C Additional NYR5-12 signs should be placed immediately beyond intersections where
prohibited vehicles could enter, and at other suitable locations, as necessary, within the
exclusion. At grade-separated intersections, the sign should be placed at, or near, the
beginning of each entrance ramp to the restricted facility.

Section 2B.40 ONE WAY Signs (R6-1, R6-2)

DELETE Paragraph 13.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Support:
01A The R6-1 sign has greater legibility than the R6-2 sign, and is generally preferred. The R6-2
sign has an advantage where lateral space is limited, such as in heavily developed urban
areas.

Guidance:
11A The use of ONE WAY signs within a roundabout should be limited to low speed locations
where the roundabout geometry or visibility of other signing does not make the circulating
direction evident.

Support:
11B Using ONE WAY signs on the central island of a roundabout might result in some drivers
incorrectly concluding that the cross street is a one-way street; using Roundabout
Directional Arrow signs is the preferred approach to avoid this confusion.

11C Where additional information regarding the roundabout circulating direction is deemed
necessary, it is preferable to use Roundabout Circulation (R6-5P) plaques (see Section
2B.44).

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Section 2B.46 Parking, Standing, and Stopping Signs (R7 and R8 Series)

DELETE Paragraph 01.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Support:
00A In New York, the terms “parking”, “standing”, and “stopping” are defined in Sections 129,
145, and 147 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law; the meanings of prohibitions
involving each are prescribed in Section 1200 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic
Law. Where parking is prohibited, vehicles can be stopped while actually loading or
unloading merchandise or passengers. Where standing is prohibited, vehicles can be
stopped while actually loading or unloading passengers only. Where stopping is prohibited,
vehicles can not be stopped, except to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with
the directions of a police officer or traffic control sign or signal.

Standard:
00B The R7-6, R7-7, R7-21, R7-21a, R7-22, R7-23, R7-23a, R7-107, R7-107a, R7-201aP, R7-203,
R8-1, R8-2, R8-3a, R8-3cP, R8-3dP, and R8-3gP signs shall not be used in New York.

Option:
00C NYP1-6, NYP1-7, NYP1-9, NYP1-10, NYP1-11, NYP1-15, and NYP1-16 Parking Prohibition
signs (see Sign Drawing SD-R17) may be used in New York.

00D The NYP1-2, NYP1-4, NYP1-5, and NYP1-8 signs (see Sign Drawing SD-R17) are alternate
designs which may be substituted for the designs used in R7-1, R7-2, NYP1-6, NYP1-7, and
NYP1-9 through NYP1-11 Parking Prohibition signs

00E The NYP2-1, NYP2-2, NYP2-4, NYP2-6, NYP2-7, and NYP2-8 Permissive Parking signs
(see Sign Drawing SD-R18) may be used in New York. The NYP2-3 sign may be used as
an alternate design for the NYP2-1 and NYP2-2 signs. The NYP3-1P, NYP3-2P, NYP3-3P,
NYP3-4P, NYP3-5P, NYP3-6P, NYP4-4P, and NYP4-8P Parking plaques (see Sign Drawing
SD-R19) may be used in New York.

Section 2B.47 Design of Parking, Standing, and Stopping Signs

DELETE Paragraph 07. (See Section 2B.105 for more information.)

DELETE Paragraphs 13-15.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Option:
10A Where the R7-8 sign is used to identify a single marked parking space for persons with
disabilities, the arrow on the sign may be omitted.

12A To make parking regulations more effective, and to improve public relations by giving a
definite warning, a TOW-AWAY ZONE (R7-201P) plaque (see Figure 2B-24) may be
appended to, or incorporated in, any parking prohibition sign.

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Standard:
12B The TOW-AWAY ZONE (R7-201P) plaque shall have a red legend and border on a
white background.

Standard:
20A The NYP2-1 and NYP2-2 signs shall be used to post time-limited parking regulations
where the regulation applies at all times. The NYP2-4 and R7-108 signs shall be used
to post time limitations where the regulation is not in effect at all times.

Option:
20B NYP2-1 and NYP2-2 signs supplemented with Parking plaques may also be used to post
time limitations where the regulation is not in effect at all times.

Standard:
20C The NYP2-7 sign shall be used where diagonal parking is specifically authorized.

20D The NYP2-8 sign shall only be used where the same time-limited parking regulation
applies to all roads within a municipality. NYP2-8 signs posting seasonal regulations
on a year-round basis shall either show as part of their legends the dates the
regulations are in effect, or be supplemented with appropriately sized plaques
indicating the dates the regulations are in effect.

20E Where used, the NYP2-8 signs shall be placed on all public highways entering the
municipality. The signs shall be located on each conventional highway and
expressway at or near the municipal boundary. The NYP2-8 sign shall not be placed
at the same location as another sign.

Option:
20F The NYP3-1P, NYP3-2P, NYP3-3P, NYP3-4P, NYP3-5P, NYP3-6P, and NYP4-4P Parking
plaques may be used to supplement both Parking Prohibition signs and Permissive Parking
signs.

Standard:
20G The legend on a Parking plaque shall be the same color as the legend on the sign the
plaque supplements. The legend on the NYP4-8P plaque shall only be green.

20H Where used, Parking plaques shall be placed immediately below the signs they
supplement.

20I The NYP4-4P Parking plaque shall only be used as a supplement to the R8-3 sign.

Guidance:
20J The NYP2-8 sign should not be placed on mainline roadways of freeways. Where freeways
are involved, the signs should be located at each interchange with a local street, either on
the exit ramps or on the local street just after the interchange. The NYP2-8 sign should be
oriented at approximately a right angle to the direction of traffic.

20K The NYP4-4 THIS BLOCK plaque should be used where R8-3 signs are used on other than
high-speed rural highways.

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Option:
20L The NYP2-8 sign may be placed on the left side of a one-way roadway, such as a freeway
exit ramp.

20M The legend on the NYP4-4 plaque may be modified, as required by the applicable
regulation, using appropriate wording in the specified letter height.

Section 2B.48 Placement of Parking, Stopping, and Standing Signs

DELETE the entire section.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
00A Parking sign height shall be in accordance with Section 2A.18. The minimum height
shall apply to the bottom of the lowest sign in an assembly of parking signs.

00B Except where otherwise specified, parking signs shall be placed facing approaching
traffic at an angle of between 30 and 45 degrees with the line of traffic flow.

00C Parking signs shall be placed at each end of a regulation and, within the regulation, at
intervals not to exceed 200 feet.

Option:
00D Where one end of a prohibition is at an intersection, and the regulation extends not more
than 200 feet from the intersection, the sign at the intersection end may be omitted if a
NYP1-9, NYP1-10, or NYP1-11 sign (with appropriate right or left directional arrow) is used
to post the other end.

Standard:
00E Single-headed arrows pointing in the direction of the regulation shall be used on
signs posting each end of a regulation. Double-headed arrows shall be used on
intermediate signs within the regulation.

00F The transition between two different enacted regulations shall be posted with
appropriate signs for each regulation. The R7-202P plaque shall not be used in New
York.

Guidance:
00G Where an enacted regulation adjoins a statutory regulation and the statutory requirement
may not be obvious to motorists, the transition for both regulations should be posted. The
transition should be posted with the two signs (or sign assemblies) mounted side by side, or
with an R7-200 sign. Posting adjoining regulations with signs one above the other should
be avoided, if possible.

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Section 2B.50 WALK ON LEFT FACING TRAFFIC and No Hitchhiking Signs

(R9-1, R9-4, R9-4a)

DELETE the entire section.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
00A The R9-1 and R9-4a signs shall not be used in New York.

Option:
00B The WALK ON LEFT FACING TRAFFIC (NYR9-3) sign (see Section 2B.107) may be used
on highways where no sidewalks are provided.

Option:
00C The No Hitchhiking (R9-4) sign (see Figure 2B-26) may be used to prohibit standing in or
adjacent to the roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride.

Section 2B.51 Pedestrian Crossing Signs (R9-2, R9-3)

DELETE Paragraph 05; the R9-3a sign shall not be used in New York.

INSERT the following paragraph:

Option:
04A The USE CROSSWALK (R9-3bP), USE UNDERPASS (NYR6-5P), and USE OVERPASS
(NYR6-7P) supplemental plaques (see Figure 2B-26 and Sign Drawing SD-R10) may be
installed below the R9-3sign to indicate the direction to a nearby crosswalk, underpass, or
overpass. A left-facing arrow, placed to the left of the word “USE,” may be used, as needed.

Section 2B.53 Traffic Signal Signs (R10-5 through R10-30)

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
02A The DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION (R10-7) and STOP HERE ON RED (R10-6a) signs
shall not be used in New York.

Option:
02B The U-Turn Signal (NYR3-44) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R5) may be used to identify a
signal face which controls U-turn movements exclusively.

02C The DO NOT BLOCK SIDE ROAD (NYR9-4) sign (see Section 2B.107) may be used where
motorists, unable to proceed because of congestion ahead, block an intersection in violation
of Section 1175 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. The word “SIDE” may be
replaced by “CROSS” where deemed necessary or appropriate.

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02D The WAIT FOR GREEN LIGHT (NYR3-40) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R5) may be used
where motorists waiting at a red signal indication frequently enter the intersection before the
green indication appears.

02E The WAIT FOR GREEN ARROW (NYR3-41) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R5) may be used
where turning traffic is controlled by a face consisting of red arrow, yellow arrow, and green
arrow indications, and motorists frequently turn when the red arrow is displayed.

Guidance:
02F Where used at an overhead signal, the U-Turn Signal sign should be to the right of the
signal face. At a post- or pedestal-mounted signal, the NYR3-44 sign should be below the
face.

02G Where used, the WAIT FOR GREEN LIGHT sign should be located near a primary signal
face controlling traffic which is starting prematurely.

02G Where used, the WAIT FOR GREEN ARROW sign should be located near the signal face
containing the red arrow, yellow arrow, and green arrow indications.

Section 2B.54 No Turn on Red Signs (R10-11 Series, R10-17a, and R10-30)

DELETE Paragraphs 01 and 02.

DELETE Paragraph 07; Section 1111(d) of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law
does not permit traffic facing a red arrow to enter an intersection. The R10-17a sign
shall not be used in New York.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
00A Where a right turn on red (or a left turn on red from a one-way street to a one-way
street) is to be prohibited, a symbolic NO TURN ON RED (symbolic circular red) (R10-
11) sign (see Figure 2B-27) shall be used. The R10-11a and R10-11b word message
signs shall not be used in New York.

00B Where used at traffic signals installed on or after January 1, 1998, the NO TURN ON
RED (R10-11) sign shall be placed adjacent to the appropriate signal face wherever
possible. This shall not preclude the use of additional signs in other locations.

Support:
00C The placement of NO TURN ON RED signs installed on or after January 1, 1998 is specified
in Section 1111 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.

Option:
00D An NYR7-4P or NYR7-5P Auxiliary Regulatory plaque (see Sign Drawing SD-R11) showing
times of day with a black legend and border on a white background may be mounted below
a NO TURN ON RED sign to indicate that the restriction is in place only during certain times.

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Section 2B.55 Photo Enforced Signs and Plaques (R10-18, R10-19P, R10-19aP)

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
02A The R10-19aP plaque shall not be used in New York.

Section 2B.57 KEEP OFF MEDIAN Sign (R11-1)

DELETE the entire section; the R11-1 sign shall not be used in New York.

Section 2B.60 Weigh Station Signs (R13 Series)

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Option:
03A The text on the R13-1 sign may be modified, as required by the applicable regulation.

03B The R13-1 may be supplemented with a WHEN FLASHING (NYR7-14) sign (see Sign
Drawing SD-R13).

Standard:
03C Where used, the WHEN FLASHING sign shall be placed below the R13-1 sign. The
WHEN FLASHING sign shall have warning beacons (see Section 4K.03) aligned
horizontally no less than 12 inches left and right of, not within, the sign. The beacons
shall flash only during those times the regulation is in effect.

Section 2B.61 TRUCK ROUTE Sign (R14-1)

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
01A The TRUCKS OVER 5 TONS USE TRUCK ROUTES (NYR5-15) sign (see Sign Drawing
SD-R9) shall be used to inform drivers of trucks over five tons that they are permitted
only on highways which are part of the truck route system. The TRUCKS OVER 5
TONS USE TRUCK ROUTES sign shall be placed on highways entering an area
having a truck route system at, or near, the boundary area.

Guidance:
01B Where a truck route system is in effect only during certain periods, it should be posted with
variable message or part-time NYR5-15 signs.

Option:
01C The applicable times of a variable message or part-time NYR5-15 sign may be posted on a
Miscellaneous Auxiliary Regulatory plaque (see Section 2B.104) beneath the NYR5-15 sign.

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01D The EXCEPT LOCAL DELIVERY (NYR7-3P) plaque (see Sign Drawing SD-R11) may be
used with the NYR5-15 sign where it is desirable to indicate that the regulation does not
preclude local delivery.

Section 2B.64 Headlight Use Signs (R16-5 through R16-11)

DELETE the entire section; the R16-5, R16-6, R16-7, R16-8, R16-9, R16-10, and R16-
11 signs shall not be used in New York. See Section 2B.107 for the New York State
headlight sign.

Section 2B.65 FENDER BENDER Sign (R16-4)

DELETE the entire section; the R16-4 sign shall not be used in New York, as this action
is not required by New York State Law.

Section 2B.101 End Speed Zone Sign (NYR2-11)

Option:
01 The End Speed Zone (NYR2-11) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R1) may be used for posting
the end of a linear or area speed limit which is followed by the statewide limit. It is a
substitute for the NYR2-2 sign (see Section 2B.13) at that location.

Standard:
02 The NYR2-11 sign shall be used only where the NYR2-2 sign would be unsuitable
because of conditions immediately beyond the sign location. Examples of such
conditions are:

A. A curve with advisory speed less than the statewide limit.

B. A school building adjacent to the highway.
C. Highway and/or roadside characteristics which are not conducive to an
immediate increase in travel speed.

03 Where the NYR2-11 sign is used, a NYR2-2 sign shall be placed beyond it at the first
suitable location, unless another speed restriction begins within one-quarter mile of
that location.

Section 2B.102 Supplemental Intersection Signs (NYR3-14, NYR3-19, NYR3-20)

Option:
01 The ALL TRAFFIC (NYR3-14) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R3) may be used where all traffic
on an intersection approach is allowed to proceed through the intersection in one direction
only.

02 The LEFT TURN ONLY (NYR3-19) and RIGHT TURN ONLY (NYR3-20) signs (see Sign
Drawing SD-R3) may be used where all traffic on an intersection approach is required to
turn left or turn right, respectively.

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03 Supplemental Intersection signs may be used at the junction of an alley or driveway with a
roadway or highway, regardless of whether or not the roadway or highway at said junction is
controlled by a traffic control device.

Standard:
04 The ALL TRAFFIC sign shall not be a substitute for other one-way signs required, or
normally used, at intersections.

Guidance:
05 Where used, the ALL TRAFFIC sign should normally be placed in advance of an
intersection on the right side of the roadway.

06 Where used, the LEFT TURN ONLY and RIGHT TURN ONLY signs should be placed in the
near right corner of the intersection. On one-way roadways, an additional sign should be
placed in the near left corner of the intersection.

Option:
07 The arrow on the ALL TRAFFIC sign may be vertical, horizontal (left or right), or slant
diagonally upward (left or right).

Section 2B.103 Roadway Lane Use Signs (NYR4-11, NYR4-17, NYR4-18)

Standard:
01 The NO TRUCKS BUSES TRAILERS LEFT LANE (NYR4-17) sign (see Sign Drawing
SD-R6) shall be used where particular types of vehicles are prohibited from using
specific lanes. The NO TRUCKS BUSES TRAILERS LEFT LANE sign shall be placed
at, or near, the beginning of the regulation.

Guidance:
02 Additional NO TRUCKS BUSES TRAILERS LEFT LANE signs should be placed throughout
the regulated section, at intervals generally not exceeding one mile. Where the prohibition
applies to the left lane on a one-way roadway, the signs should be placed on the left side of
the roadway.

Option:
03 The USE TWO LANES (NYR4-11) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R6) may be used where it is
desired to encourage effective use of all available travel lanes. The legend on the USE
TWO LANES sign may be modified, as required by the applicable regulation, using
appropriate wording in the specified letter size and series. Sign sizes may be adjusted, as
necessary, to accommodate modified legends. Additional USE TWO LANES signs may be
placed within the applicable roadway section, as needed.

04 The DO NOT CROSS DIVIDER (NYR4-18) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R6) may be used in
conjunction with a solid double white line to emphasize that crossing the marking is
prohibited.

Standard:
05 The USE TWO LANES sign shall be used only where lane markings are used.

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Guidance:
06 The legend on the USE TWO LANES sign should state the number of lanes available for the
traffic to which it applies. Where used, the USE TWO LANES sign should be placed at, or
near, the beginning of the applicable roadway section.

07 Where used, the DO NOT CROSS DIVIDER sign should be placed at, or near, the
beginning of the solid double white line. Where the prohibited movement is on the left side
of a one-way roadway, the signs should be placed on the left side of the roadway.

Option:
08 Additional DO NOT CROSS DIVIDER signs may be placed within the section containing the
restriction, as needed.

Section 2B.104 Miscellaneous Auxiliary Regulatory Plaques (NYR7-2P, NYR7-

3P, NYR7-4P, NYR7-5P, NYR7-6P, NYR7-7P, NYR7-13P)

Option:
01 The NYR7-2P, NYR7-3P, NYR7-4P, NYR7-5P, NYR7-6P, NYR7-7P, and NYR7-13P
auxiliary plaques (see Sign Drawing SD-R11) may be used to supplement regulatory signs
where the regulation applies only: at specific times; specific days; specific locations; to
specific vehicles; or with other specific exceptions.

02 The legends on the NYR7-2P, NYR7-4P, NYR7-5P, and NYR7-6P auxiliary plaques may be
modified, as required by the applicable regulation, using appropriate wording in the specified
letter heights.

Section 2B.105 Snow Emergency Route Signs (NYR7-10, NYR7-11)

Standard:
01 The NYR7-10 Snow Emergency Route sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R12) shall be used
to post designated snow emergency routes only where the statutory requirements
described in Section 145-c of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law are in effect.
The NYR7-11 Snow Emergency Route sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R12) shall be used
where a supplemental regulation is established in conjunction with a snow
emergency route designation.

Guidance:
02 The NYR7-10 or NYR7-11 sign should be placed, in each traffic direction, on the right side
of a designated snow emergency route beyond each intersection, and at additional locations
as deemed necessary or desirable. Where snow emergency parking regulations are
established on the left side of a one-way roadway, snow emergency route signs should be
placed on both sides of the roadway.

Option:
03 The illustrated legend on the lower part of the NYR7-11 sign may be modified, as required
by the regulation, using appropriate wording in the specified letter height. The size of the
NYR7-11 sign may be adjusted, where necessary to accommodate the modified legend.

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Section 2B.106 Seasonal Limited-Use Highway Sign (NYR8-10)

Standard:
01 The Seasonal Limited-Use Highway (NYR8-10) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R14) shall
be used to post highways which have been designated as seasonal limited-use
highways in accordance with Section 205-a of the New York State Highway Law.

Guidance:
02 Where the sign is installed on a seasonal basis, it should be displayed for a reasonable
period before maintenance is discontinued, and should remain in place until it is resumed.
Where maintenance is officially discontinued after December 1st or resumed before April 1st,
the legend on Line 6 should be modified to state the appropriate dates.

03 This sign should be placed on the right side of the highway facing approaching traffic at
each end of the designated section. Additional signs should be placed, in both directions on
the designated highway, immediately beyond intersections with non-designated highways.

Section 2B.107 State Law Signs (NYR9-1, NYR9-2, NYR9-3, NYR9-4, NYR9-5,
NYR9-6, NYR9-7, NYR9-9, NYR9-10, NYR9-11, NYR9-12, NYR9-13,
NYR9-14, NYR9-15)

Option:
01 The KEEP OFF MEDIAN (NYR9-1) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R15) may be used where it is
deemed necessary to remind motorists of the requirements of Section 1130 of the New York
State Vehicle and Traffic Law.

02 The STOP FOR STOPPED SCHOOL BUS (NYR9-2) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R15) may be
used where it is deemed necessary to remind motorists of the requirements of Section 1174 of
the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.

03 The WALK ON LEFT FACING TRAFFIC (NYR9-3) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R15) may be
used where it is deemed necessary to remind motorists of the requirements of Section
1156(b) of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.

04 The DO NOT BLOCK SIDE ROAD (NYR9-4) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R15) may be used
where motorists, unable to proceed because of congestion ahead, block an intersection in
violation of Section 1175 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. The word “SIDE”
may be replaced by “CROSS” where deemed necessary or appropriate.

05 The DO NOT STOP ON TRACKS (NYR9-5) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R15) may be used
where it is deemed necessary to remind motorists of the requirements of Section 1202 of the
New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.

Support:
06 See Section 8B.09 for more information regarding the use of the DO NOT STOP ON
TRACKS sign.

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Option:
07 The YIELD TO THE BLIND (NYR9-6) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R15) may be used where it
is deemed necessary to remind motorists of the requirements of Section 1153 of the New
York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.

08 The Yield to Pedestrians in Crosswalk (NYR9-7) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R15) may be
used where it is deemed necessary to remind motorists of the requirements of Section 1151
of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.

09 The DO NOT DRIVE ON SHOULDER (NYR9-9) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R15) may be
used where it is deemed necessary to remind motorists of the requirements of Sections 1120,
1123, and 1131 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.

10 The BIKE ON RIGHT WITH TRAFFIC (NYR9-10) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R15) may be
used where it is deemed necessary to remind bicyclists of the requirements of Section 1234
of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.

11 The LICENSE SUSPENDED AFTER TWO WORK ZONE SPEEDING TICKETS (NYR9-11)
sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R15) may be used where it is deemed necessary to remind
motorists of the provisions of Section 510 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.

12 The FINES DOUBLED FOR SPEEDING IN WORK ZONES (NYR9-12) sign (see Sign
Drawing SD-R15) may be used where it is deemed necessary to remind motorists of the
provisions of Section 1180 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.

13 The TURN ON HEADLIGHTS WHEN USING WIPERS (NYR9-13) sign (see Sign Drawing
SD-R15) may be used where it is deemed necessary to remind motorists of the requirements
of Section 375(2)(a) of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.

14 The USE OF HAND-HELD MOBILE TELEPHONE BY DRIVER PROHIBITED (NYR9-14) sign

(see Sign Drawing SD-R15) may be used where it is deemed necessary to remind motorists
of the requirements of Section 1225-c of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.

15 The MOVE OVER WHEN SAFE FOR STOPPED EMERGENCY VEHICLES (NYR9-15) sign
(see Sign Drawing SD-R15) may be used where it is deemed necessary to remind motorists
of the requirements of Section 1144-a of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.

Standard:
16 The Yield to Pedestrians in Crosswalk sign shall not be used at intersections where
traffic control signals are in operation, at mid-block crosswalks where traffic control
signals are in operation, or in the vicinity of pedestrian tunnels or overpasses. The
sign is for roadside use only, and shall not be placed within roadways.

17 The DO NOT DRIVE ON SHOULDER sign shall not be used within sections of highway
where driving on shoulders is authorized.

Guidance:
18 The use of the KEEP OFF MEDIAN sign should be limited to locations where drivers
frequently enter or cross the median at other than a crossover or intersection. Where used,
the sign should be placed on the left side of the roadway where motorists illegally enter or
cross the median.

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19 Where used, the STOP FOR STOPPED SCHOOL BUS sign should be placed where it will
not interfere with, or detract from, other traffic control devices.

20 Where used, the WALK ON LEFT FACING TRAFFIC sign should be placed along the section
of highway where pedestrians walking on the wrong side are a problem or concern. The sign
should be placed on the right side of the roadway.

21 Where used, the DO NOT BLOCK SIDE ROAD sign should be placed in the near right
corner of the intersection involved, and at other locations as necessary.

22 The use of the DO NOT STOP ON TRACKS sign should be limited to locations where the
potential for vehicles stopping on the tracks is high. Where used, the sign should be placed
on the right side of the roadway, either on the near or far side of the crossing. On one-way
roadways, a second sign should be placed on the left side of the roadway, either on the near
or far side of the crossing.

23 The use of the YIELD TO THE BLIND sign should be limited to intersections and crosswalks
frequently used by blind or visually impaired persons. Where used, the sign should be
placed immediately in advance of, or immediately beyond, the intersection or crosswalk. On
one-way roadways, a second sign should be placed on the left side of the roadway, either
on the near or far side of the crossing location.

24 The use of the Yield to Pedestrians in Crosswalk sign should be limited to locations where
there are marked crosswalks. Where used, the sign should be placed on the right side of
the roadway in advance of the crosswalk.

25 The DO NOT DRIVE ON SHOULDER sign should be used only at locations where vehicles
are being driven on shoulders illegally. Where used, this sign should be placed along the
section of highway where driving illegally on shoulders is a problem or concern. The sign
should not be used near sections of highway where driving on shoulders is authorized.

26 Where used, the BIKE ON RIGHT WITH TRAFFIC sign should be placed along the section
of highway where bicyclists riding on the wrong side of the roadway are a problem or
concern. The sign should be placed on the left side of the roadway.

27 Where used, the LICENSE SUSPENDED AFTER TWO WORK ZONE SPEEDING
TICKETS sign should be placed on the right side of the section of highway where a
reminder of the law is deemed necessary. Where used on a freeway, the sign should be
placed on both sides of the roadway.

28 Where used, the FINES DOUBLED FOR SPEEDING IN WORK ZONES sign should be
placed on the right side of the section of highway where a reminder of the law is deemed
necessary. Where used on a freeway, the sign should be placed on both sides of the
roadway.

29 Where used, the TURN ON HEADLIGHTS WHEN USING WIPERS sign should be placed
where it will not interfere with, or detract from, other traffic control devices.

30 Where used, the USE OF HAND-HELD MOBILE TELEPHONE BY DRIVER PROHIBITED

sign should be placed where it will not interfere with, or detract from, other traffic control
devices.

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31 The use of the MOVE OVER WHEN SAFE FOR STOPPED EMERGENCY VEHICLES sign
should be limited to freeways and parkways, and placed where it will not interfere with, or
detract from, other traffic control devices.

Option:
32 The Yield to Pedestrians in Crosswalk sign may be placed on the left side of one-way
roadways.

Section 2B.108 Regulatory Clearance Signs (NYR5-6, NYR5-7)

Standard:
01 Regulatory Clearance (NYR5-6 and NYR5-7) signs (see Sign Drawing SD-R7) shall be
used to indicate legal overhead clearances at bridges and elevated structures when
measured overhead clearance is less than 14 feet. Such legal overhead clearance
shall be one foot less than the measured clearance (the vertical distance between the
traveled portion of the roadway and the overhead structure).
Support:
02 Sections 1621(c), 1640(d), 1650(c), and 1660(c) of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic
Law require posting of signs informing persons of the legal overhead clearances of bridges
and elevated structures when the measured clearance is less than 14 feet; legal clearance
is one foot less than measured clearance.

Standard:
03 The NYR5-6 sign shall be used where there is only one approach lane. It shall also be
used where there is more than one approach lane if a single clearance applicable to
all approach lanes is to be indicated. Where used, the NYR5-6 sign shall be placed
on, or immediately in advance of, the bridge or elevated structure.

04 The NYR5-7 sign shall be used where there is more than one approach lane, and there
is a significant difference in clearance between any two of the lanes. Where used, the
NYR5-7 sign shall be mounted over each lane having a measured clearance less than
14 feet, and shall be placed on, or immediately in advance of, the bridge or elevated
structure. It shall be mounted over the lane to which it applies.

05 The clearance stated on the NYR5-6 or NYR5-7 sign shall be the legal clearance in feet
and inches, to the nearest whole inch. The clearance stated on the NYR5-6 sign shall
be the minimum legal clearance over the entire approach roadway. The clearance
stated on the NYR5-7 sign shall be the minimum legal clearance over the lane to
which it applies.

Option:
06 The NYR5-6 sign may be mounted either over the roadway or at the side of the roadway.

Support:
07 Overhead mounting of the NYR5-6 sign is desirable on multilane approaches.

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Section 2B.109 NO TRUCKS WITH R PERMIT Signs (NYR5-4, NYR5-4aP)

Standard:
01 The NO TRUCKS WITH R PERMIT (NYR5-4) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R20) shall be
used to identify a bridge or elevated structure that has been designated as R-Posted.

02 Where used, the NO TRUCKS WITH R PERMIT sign shall be placed at, or immediately
in advance of, the bridge to which it applies.

03 The NO TRUCKS WITH R PERMIT sign shall be supplemented with a W (NYR5-4aP)

plaque where the bridge or elevated structure may be crossed by vehicles operating
pursuant to overweight permits having structure use restrictions. Where used, the W
plaque shall be mounted below the NO TRUCKS WITH R PERMIT sign.

Support:
04 R-Posted bridges are bridges which, based on design or condition, do not have the reserve
capacity to accommodate most vehicles over legal weights, but can still safely carry weights
generally authorized for vehicles operating without permits. Vehicles operating pursuant to
an overweight permit with structure use restrictions (known as “R” Permits) are not allowed
to cross R-Posted bridges.

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CHAPTER 2C. WARNING SIGNS AND OBJECT MARKERS

Section 2C.03 Design of Warning Signs

DELETE Paragraph 04.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Option:
03A Minor legend changes may be made to standard warning signs in order to meet actual
needs.

Standard:
03B Any change to a warning sign that can be considered more than a minor modification
(see Section 1A.03), or a unique warning sign, shall be approved by the New York
State Department of Transportation before it is used.

Section 2C.04 Size of Warning Signs

DELETE Paragraph 05.

Section 2C.05 Placement of Warning Signs

DELETE the entire section, including Table 2C-4.

INSERT Table NY2C-4 and the following paragraphs:

Standard:
00A All references to “Table 2C-4” in the MUTCD shall be understood to actually refer to
Table NY2C-4.

Support:
00B For information on placement of warning signs, see Sections 2A.16 to 2A.21.

00C The time needed for detection, recognition, decision, and reaction is called the Perception-
Response Time (PRT).

00D Table NY2C-4 lists suggested sign placement distances for three conditions; these values
are based on essentially level approaches. The distances shown in Table NY2C-4 can be
adjusted for roadway features, other signing, and to improve visibility.

Support:
00E Condition C in Table NY2C-4 comprises the distances associated with Condition B with an
advisory speed equal to the posted or 85th-percentile speed. (e.g., The Condition C distance
for 40 mph is 150 ft.)

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Guidance:
00F Warning signs should be placed so that they provide an adequate PRT. The distances
contained in Table NY2C-4 should be used as guides in determining advance posting
distances, and should be applied with engineering judgment. Warning signs should not be
placed too far in advance of the condition, such that drivers might tend to forget the warning
because of other driving distractions, especially in urban areas.

00G Warning signs that advise road users about conditions that will likely not require a reduction
in speed should be placed in accordance with Condition C distances.

00H Warning signs that advise road users about conditions that are not related to a specific
location, such as Deer Crossing or SOFT SHOULDER, should be installed in an appropriate
location, based on engineering judgment, since they are not covered by Table NY2C-4.

00I The values shown in Table NY2C-4 should be suitably increased on downgrade approaches to
accommodate the greater deceleration distances involved. For moderate downgrades
(generally five to eight percent), the values should be increased about 25 percent, and for
steeper downgrades (more than eight percent), they should be increased about 50 percent.

Option:
00J On steep upgrades (more than eight percent), the values may be decreased approximately 20
percent.

00K Estimated grades and 85th percentile approach speeds are usually sufficient, and may be used
in determining advance posting distances.

Guidance:
00L Minimum spacing between warning signs with different messages should be based on the
estimated PRT for driver comprehension of, and reaction to, the second sign.

00M The effectiveness of the placement of warning signs should be periodically evaluated under
both day and night conditions.

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Table NY2C-4. Guidelines for Advance Placement of Warning Signs

Advance Placement Distance (ft)1

Posted or Condition A: Condition B: Deceleration to the listed advisory
85th- Speed speed (mph) for the condition4
Percentile reduction
Speed and lane
(mph) Condition C: No speed reduction necessary5
changing in
2
heavy traffic
03 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75
20 410 115 110 105 90 75 - - - - - - - - - - -
25 515 155 160 150 135 120 95 - - - - - - - - - -
30 620 200 205 195 185 165 140 110 - - - - - - - - -
35 720 250 255 245 235 215 190 160 130 - - - - - - - -
40 825 305 320 310 295 280 255 225 190 150 - - - - - - -
45 930 360 380 370 360 340 315 285 255 210 165 - - - - - -
50 1030 425 455 450 435 415 390 360 330 285 240 185 - - - - -
55 1135 495 530 520 505 490 460 435 400 355 315 255 205 - - - -
60 1280 570 605 595 585 565 540 510 475 435 390 335 280 220 - - -
65 1365 645 670 690 675 660 630 605 570 525 485 425 375 315 240 - -
70 1445 730 785 775 765 745 720 690 660 615 570 515 460 400 325 260 -
75 1545 820 880 870 855 840 810 785 750 705 660 605 550 495 420 350 275

Notes:
1
The distances have not been modified to account for sign legibility.
2
Typical conditions are locations where the road user must use extra time to adjust speed and change lanes in heavy traffic because of a
complex driving situation. Typical signs are Merge and Right Lane Ends. The distances are taken from the 2004 AASHTO Policy,
Exhibit 3-3, Decision Sight Distance, Avoidance Maneuver E.
3
Typical condition is the warning of a potential stop situation. Typical signs are Stop Ahead, Yield Ahead, Signal Ahead, and Intersection
Warning signs. The distances are taken from the 2004 AASHTO Policy, Stopping Sight Distance, Exhibit 3-1.
4
Typical conditions are locations where the road user must decrease speed to maneuver through the warned condition. Typical signs are
Turn, Curve, Reverse Turn, or Reverse Curve. The distances are determined by providing a 2.5 second PRT and a vehicle deceleration
rate of 10 ft/second2.
5
Typical signs are Added Lane, Road Narrows, Divided Highway, and Condition B signs displayed without an advisory speed.

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Section 2C.07 Horizontal Alignment Signs (W1-1 through W1-5, W1-11, W1-15)

DELETE the entire section.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
00A If Table 2C-5 indicates that a horizontal alignment sign (see Figure 2C-1) is required,
recommended, or allowed, the sign installed in advance of the curve shall be a Curve
(W1-2) sign unless a different sign is required, recommended, or allowed by the
provisions of this Section.

00B A Turn (W1-1) sign shall be used instead of a Curve sign in advance of curves that have
advisory speeds of 30 mph or less (see Figure 2C-2).

Option:
00C Where the legal speed limit is 30 MPH and the advisory speed is higher than the speed limit,
a horizontal alignment sign, if used, may be either the Turn (W1-1) or Curve (W1-2) sign.

Guidance:
00D Signs are not required, and normally should not be used, for curves having advisory speeds
more than five mph above the legal and 85th-percentile speeds.

Standard:
00E Where the advisory speed is less than the legal speed limit, the horizontal alignment
sign shall be supplemented with an Advisory Speed plaque (see Section 2C.08).

00F Where the advisory speed is greater than the legal speed limit, an Advisory Speed
plaque shall not be used.

Option:
00G Where the advisory speed is equal to the legal speed limit, an Advisory Speed plaque may
be used.

00H If the change in horizontal alignment is 135 degrees or more, the Hairpin Curve (W1-11)
sign (see Figure 2C-1) may be used instead of a Curve or Turn sign. If the change in
horizontal alignment is approximately 270 degrees, such as on a cloverleaf interchange
ramp, the 270-degree Loop (W1-15) sign (see Figure 2C-1) may be used instead of a Curve
or Turn sign.

Guidance:
00I When the Hairpin Curve sign or the 270-degree Loop sign is installed and the advisory
speed is equal to or 5 MPH above the legal speed limit, either a One-Direction Large Arrow
(W1-6) sign or Chevron Alignment (W1-8) signs should be installed on the outside of the
curve.

Standard:
00J Curves in the same direction separated by 200 feet or more shall be signed separately,
except as provided elsewhere in this section. Curves in opposite directions separated
by more than 600 ft shall be signed separately.

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Option:
00K Two curves in the same direction separated by less than 200 feet may be considered a
single curve having an advisory speed equal to the lower of the two curves.

Support:
00L Separate signing of two curves in the same direction separated by less than 200 feet is
preferable where the first curve is long and has an advisory speed higher than the second
curve.

00M Separate signing of two curves in opposite directions separated by 600 feet or less is
preferable where the first curve is long and has an advisory speed higher than the second
curve. Separate signing may also be preferable where the distance between curves is more
than 400 ft.

Option:
00N The Winding Road sign may be used where warning is required for a series of three or more
curves, generally alternating in direction and separated by distances of 600 feet or less.

Standard:
00O Where a Winding Road sign is needed, the W1-5L sign shall be used where the first
curve in the series is to the left, and the W1-5R sign shall be used where the first curve
in the series is to the right.

00P The advisory speed used with a Reverse Turn (W1-3), Reverse Curve (W1-4), or a
Winding Road (W1-5) sign shall be the lowest advisory speed of any curve in the series,
except as provided below.

Option:
00Q Each Winding Road sign in advance of, and within, the curve series may be supplemented
with a Next Distance (W16-4p) plaque (see Section 2C.55) stating the distance to the end of
the series.

00R Within the series of curves, appropriate Turn, Curve, Reverse Turn, and Reverse Curve signs
may be used for individual curves, or curve combinations, having advisory speeds significantly
lower than the other curves in the series.

Guidance:
00S An appropriate Turn, Curve, Reverse Turn, or Reverse Curve sign should be placed following
an individually-signed curve, or curve combination, to provide warning for the remaining curves
in the series. Advisory speeds for the portions of the series which precede and follow any
individually-signed curve, or curve combination, should be determined independently.

Section 2C.08 Advisory Speed Plaque (W13-1P)

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
03A The Advisory Speed plaque shall be used where the advisory speed is below the legal
speed limit.

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03B The Advisory Speed plaque shall not be used where the advisory speed exceeds the
legal speed limit.

Support:
03C Where the text is more restrictive than what is shown in Table 2C-5, the text takes
precedence.

Section 2C.10 Combination Horizontal Alignment/Advisory Speed Signs

(W1-1a, W1-2a)

DELETE Paragraph 04.

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
03A If used, the Combination Horizontal Alignment/Advisory Speed sign shall display the
same advisory speed as the Advisory Speed plaque in the Horizontal Warning Sign
assembly at the advance warning location.

Section 2C.14 Advisory Exit and Ramp Speed Signs (W13-2 and W13-3)

DELETE Paragraphs 04, 07, 08, and Figure 2C-3.

INSERT the following paragraphs and Figure NY2C-3:

Guidance:
05A The Advisory Ramp Speed sign should be used only on a ramp that is not an exit ramp, or
on an exit ramp for a curve that is downstream of the initial curve.

Option:
06A Where there is a need to remind road users of the recommended advisory speed, a
Combination Horizontal Alignment/Advisory Speed sign (W1-1a or W1-2a) sign may be
installed at or beyond the beginning of the exit curve or on the outside of the curve, provided
that it is obvious that the sign applies only to exiting traffic. These signs may also be used
at intermediate points along the ramp, especially if the ramp curvature changes and the
subsequent curves on the ramp have a different advisory speed than the initial exit curve.

Support:
06B Figure NY2C-3 shows an example of advisory speed signing for an exit ramp.

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Section 2C.15 Combination Horizontal Alignment/Advisory Exit and Ramp

Speed Signs (W13-6 and W13-7)

DELETE Paragraph 01.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Option:
00A A horizontal alignment sign (see Section 2C.07) may be combined with an Advisory Exit
Speed or Advisory Ramp Speed sign to create a combination Horizontal Alignment/Advisory
Exit Speed (W13-6) sign or a combination Horizontal Alignment/Advisory Ramp Speed
(W13-7) sign (see Figure 2C-1). The combination Horizontal Alignment/Advisory Exit
Speed sign may be used where the severity of the exit ramp curvature may not be apparent
to road users in the deceleration lane or where the curvature needs to be specifically
identified as being on the exit ramp rather than on the mainline. The combination Horizontal
Alignment/Advisory Ramp Speed sign may be used on a ramp that is not an exit ramp, or
for a curve that is on an exit ramp and is downstream of the initial curve.

00B If a combination Horizontal Alignment/Advisory Exit Speed sign or combination Horizontal

Alignment/Advisory Ramp Speed sign us used, an Advisory Exit Speed Sign (W13-2),
Advisory Ramp Speed Sign (W13-3), or Horizontal Alignment sign (see Section 2C.07) is
not required for the same curve.

Section 2C. 24 Freeway or Expressway Ends Signs (W19 Series)

DELETE Paragraph 04.

INSERT the following paragraph:

Guidance:
03A If the freeway ends, and all traffic must use an exit ramp to leave the freeway, an ALL
TRAFFIC MUST EXIT (W19-5) sign and an ALL TRAFFIC EXIT 1 MILE (NYW9-21) sign
(see Section 2C.122) should be used in addition to the Freeway Ends signs in advance of
the downstream end of the freeway.

Section 2C.26 DEAD END/NO OUTLET Signs (W14-1, W14-1a, W14-2, W14-2a)

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Guidance:
06A One W14-1 sign placed near the beginning of the dead end portion of the street is generally
sufficient for short dead end streets in residential areas and where traffic speeds are low.

Option:
06B On long dead end roads, one or more additional W14-1 signs may be placed before the end
of the road.

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Section 2C.27 Low Clearance Signs (W12-2 and W12-2a)

DELETE the entire section.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
00A The W12-2a sign shall not be used in New York.

Option:
00B The Low Clearance (W12-2) sign may be used to warn of overhead bridges and elevated
structures which are posted with Regulatory Clearance (NYR5-6 and NYR5-7) signs (see
Section 2B.108).

Guidance:
00C The Low Clearance sign should be used on the immediate approach to the bridge or
elevated structure.

Option:
00D Additional Low Clearance signs may be used, as necessary, along the highway on which
the low clearance is located.

Guidance:
00E Where additional Low Clearance signs are used, they should be placed at locations where
affected traffic can detour or conveniently turn around. They should also be placed
immediately beyond intersections where affected vehicles might enter the highway on which
the low clearance is located.

00F Low Clearance signs more than 1000 feet from the low clearance structure should be
supplemented with Distance plaques (see Section 2C.55) stating the distance to the
structure.

00G The Low Clearance sign should not be used on highways intersecting the highway on which
the low clearance is located.

Standard:
00H The clearance displayed on the Low Clearance sign shall be the same as that on the
Regulatory Clearance sign (or signs) to which it pertains.

00I Where separate low clearances are posted for individual lanes with NYR5-7 signs, the
clearance displayed on the Low Clearance sign shall be the lowest of the values
posted.

Option:
00J If separate Low Clearance signs are placed over each lane, each may display the low
clearance pertaining to that lane.

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Section 2C.28 BUMP and DIP Signs (W8-1, W8-2)

DELETE Paragraph 01.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Guidance:
00A The BUMP (W8-1) and DIP (W8-2) signs (see Figure 2C-6) should be used to warn of
isolated bumps or dips in the pavement which are sufficiently abrupt to cause considerable
discomfort, cargo shifting, or deflection of a vehicle from its true course, at prevailing driving
speeds.

00B These signs should not be used where the Rough Road (W8-8) sign is appropriate (see
Section 2C.32).

Section 2C.29 SPEED HUMP Sign (W17-1)

DELETE Paragraph 04.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Option:
03A The legends SPEED BUMP, RAISED CROSSWALK, and RAISED INTERSECTION may be
used instead of the legend SPEED HUMP on the W17-1 sign.

Standard:
03B If the legend RAISED CROSSWALK or RAISED INTERSECTION is used on the W17-1
sign, the 24” sign shall have three-inch series C text, the 30” sign shall have four-inch
series C text, and the 36” sign shall have five-inch series C text.

Section 2C.31 Shoulder Signs (W8-4, W8-9, W8-17, W8-23, and W8-25)

INSERT the following paragraph:

Guidance:
07A Where a shoulder condition exists for a distance of 1000 feet or longer, the W8-4, W8-9,
W8-17 and W8-23 signs should be supplemented with a Distance plaque (see Section
2C.55). Where additional signs are placed within 1000 feet of the end of the shoulder
condition, the Distance plaque should be omitted.

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Section 2C.32 Surface Condition Signs (W8-5, W8-7, W8-8, W8-11, W8-13, and
W8-14)

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Guidance:
01A The Slippery When Wet (W8-5) sign without a supplemental plaque or with the WHEN WET
(W8-5P) plaque should be used only where skid resistance is significantly below that
normally associated with the particular type of pavement, or where there is evidence of
unusual wet pavement skidding.

01B The ICE (W8-5aP) plaque should be used only where it has been determined that recurrent
pavement icing in an isolated section of otherwise clear roadway constitutes an unusual
hazard. The ICE (W8-5aP) plaque is not intended for use in conjunction with normal
wintertime storm-related snow or ice conditions.

01C Where used, the ICE (W8-5aP) plaque and BRIDGE ICES BEFORE ROAD (W8-13) sign
should be displayed only during periods when icing is likely to occur. Variable message or
part-time signs should be considered for locations subject to periodic posting.

Guidance:
07A Where a surface condition exists for a distance of 1000 feet or longer, the W8-5, W8-7, W8-8,
W8-11, and W8-14 signs should be supplemented with a Distance plaque (see Section 2C.55).
Where additional signs are placed within 1000 feet of the end of the surface condition, the
Distance plaque should be omitted.

07B Surface Condition signs should be removed when the condition no longer exists.

Section 2C.33 Warning Signs and Plaques for Motorcyclists (W8-15, W8-15P,
and W8-16)

INSERT the following paragraph:

Guidance:
02A Where the grooved, textured, or brick pavement exists for a distance of 1000 feet or longer,
the W8-15 sign should be supplemented with a Distance plaque (see Section 2C.55).
Where additional signs are placed within 1000 feet of the end of the pavement condition, the
Distance plaque should be omitted.

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Section 2C.34 NO CENTER LINE Sign (W8-12)

INSERT the following paragraph:

Guidance:
01A Where the center line does not exist for a distance of 1000 feet or longer, the W8-12 sign
should be supplemented with a Distance plaque (see Section 2C.55). Where additional
signs are placed within 1000 feet of the end of the no center line condition, the Distance
plaque should be omitted.

Section 2C.35 Weather Condition Signs (W8-18, W8-19, W8-21, and W8-22)

DELETE paragraph 01.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Option:
00A The ROAD MAY FLOOD (W8-18) sign (see Figure 2C-6) may be used, as necessary, to
warn of a roadway section which remains passable, but is covered by water which requires
greatly reduced travel speed and/or obscures a significant length of pavement.

Guidance:
00B The ROAD MAY FLOOD sign should be used only where the roadway remains, or is
expected to remain, passable during its flooded condition. Where a roadway is, or is
expected to become, impassable, it should be closed and suitably posted with ROAD
CLOSED (R11-2) signs (see Section 2C.58).

Section 2C.36 Advance Traffic Control Signs (W3-1, W3-2, W3-3, W3-4)

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Guidance:
01A Both the need for, and the placement of, the Signal Ahead sign should be based on the
distances in Table 4D-2.

01B Both the need for, and the placement of, the Stop Ahead and Yield Ahead signs should be
based on the distances in Table NY2C-4.

Section 2C.38 Reduced Speed Limit Ahead Signs (W3-5, W3-5a)

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
03A The W3-5a sign shall not be used in New York.

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Section 2C.39 DRAW BRIDGE Sign (W3-6)

Guidance:
03A Where the DRAW BRIDGE (W3-6) sign is supplemented with a flashing beacon, the operation
of the beacon should be coordinated with the operation of the bridge so that drivers seeing the
beacon operating can expect to be stopped at the bridge; drivers seeing the beacon
inoperative (or ceasing operation) should expect to proceed without being stopped at the
bridge.

Section 2C.40 Merge Signs (W4-1, W4-5)

DELETE Paragraph 02.

INSERT the following paragraph:

Guidance:
03A Merge signs (W4-1, W4-5) should not be used on a minor roadway or entrance ramp where
such roadway or ramp merges with a major roadway.

Section 2C.42 Lane Ends Signs (W4-2, W9-1, W9-2)

DELETE the entire section.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
00A The Lane Ends (W4-2) sign (see Figure 2C-8) shall be used to warn of the reduction in
the number of traffic lanes in the direction of travel on a multilane highway.

00B The RIGHT (LEFT) LANE ENDS (W9-1) sign (see Figure 2C-8) shall be installed in
advance of the Lane Ends sign as an additional warning, and to emphasize that the
traffic lane is ending and that a merging maneuver will be required.

00C The Single Lane Merge (NYW3-11) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-W4) shall be used at, or
in advance of, locations where two lanes merge into a single lane and the transition
involves, or appears to involve, both sides of the approach.

00D The W9-2 sign shall not be used in New York.

Option:
00E The SINGLE LANE (NYW3-14) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-W4) may be used in advance of
the NYW3-11 sign to provide advance warning.

Guidance:
00F The Lane Ends sign should be installed at the point where the lane taper begins (i.e., the
last point of full width).

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00G The RIGHT (LEFT) LANE ENDS sign should be installed in accordance with Condition A in
Table NY2C-4.

00H Lane-Reduction Arrow pavement markings should be installed in accordance with Section
3B.20 and Figure NY3B-14.

Support:
00I Section 3B.09 contains information regarding the use of pavement markings in conjunction
with a lane reduction.

Guidance:
00J Where an extra lane has been provided for slower moving traffic (see Section 2B.21), a
Lane Ends (W4-2) sign should be installed in advance of the downstream end of the extra
lane.

00K Lane Ends signs should not be installed in advance of the downstream end of an
acceleration lane.

Standard:
00L In dropped lane situations, regulatory signs (see Section 2B.20) shall be used to
inform road users that a through lane is becoming a mandatory turn lane. Lane Ends
signs shall not be used in dropped lane situations.

Section 2C.46 Intersection Warning Signs (W2-1 through W2-8)

DELETE Paragraph 04.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Guidance:
00A The use of Intersection Warning signs should be limited to intersections where there is
insufficient visibility, or where motorists must exercise more than normal caution.

Support:
00B Sight distance between vehicles approaching and vehicles waiting at an intersection is a
basic consideration in determining the need for an Intersection Warning sign. However,
accident experience and other factors, such as unusual geometry, are also important
considerations. Engineering judgment should prevail in determining the need for
Intersection Warning signs.

Guidance:
00C Figure 2C-101 should be used as a guide in deciding if an Intersection Warning sign should
be installed. It expresses the significance of intersection visibility in terms of sight distance
along the highway and 85th percentile approach speed.

Standard:
00D A plotted point in the red area below the lower curve indicates an intersection
approach with critically limited sight distance, and an Intersection Warning sign shall
be used except at otherwise specified in this section.

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Guidance:
00E A plotted point in the white area above the upper curve indicates an intersection approach
with more than adequate sight distance, and, except where unusual conditions require
otherwise, an Intersection Warning sign should not be used.

Option:
00F A plotted point in the yellow area between the upper and lower curves indicates an
intersection approach that has less than desirable sight distance, but is not critically limited,
and an Intersection Warning sign may be used where other factors indicate a need.

Option:
01A The Side Road (NYW2-8) symbol sign (see Sign Drawing SD-W2) may be installed in
advance of an intersection where the side road enters the main roadway at an acute angle.

Option:
03A An educational plaque (see Figure 2C-9) with the legend ROUNDABOUT (W16-17P) may
be mounted below a Circular Intersection symbol sign.

Standard:
03B The TRAFFIC CIRCLE (W16-12p) plaque shall not be used on an approach to a
roundabout in New York.

Guidance:
08A Intersection Warning signs should not ordinarily be used on intersection approaches where
Junction or Advance Route Turn assemblies (see Sections 2D.30 and 2D.31) or Destination
signs (see Section 2D.37) are used.

Guidance:
09A The W2-1 sign should be used where two roads intersect from opposite sides and the
distance between the intersections is less than 30 feet. The W2-7 sign should be used
where the distance between intersections is 30 to 250 feet. Where the distance between
the intersections is more than 250 feet, the intersections should be considered
independently and, if appropriate, signed separately.

Section 2C.49 Vehicular Traffic Warning Signs (W8-6, W11-1, W11-5, W11-5a,
W11-8, W11-10, W11-11, W11-12P, W11-14, W11-15, and W11-15a)

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Option:
01A The All-Terrain Vehicle (NYW5-18 and NYW5-19) signs (see Sign Drawing SD-W17) may also
be used as Vehicular Traffic Warning signs.

Standard:
01B The TRUCK CROSSING (W8-6) sign shall not be used in New York.

Guidance:
03A Vehicular Traffic Warning signs should not be used for crossings at intersections, or for
crossings for which other crossing signs have been installed.

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Section 2C.50 Nonvehicular Warning Signs (W11-2, W11-3, W11-4, W11-6, W11-7,
W11-9, and W11-16 through W11-22)

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Option:
01A The Wild Horse (W11-22) symbol sign may be used wherever riderless horses are likely to be
crossing the highway, whether or not they are wild.

Guidance:
02A Nonvehicular Warning signs should not be used: in advance of crossings where traffic is
controlled by traffic control signals; where traffic on the approach is controlled by a STOP sign,
YIELD sign, or flashing red signal at the crossing location; or on the same approach with an
Intersection Warning sign (see Section 2C.46).

02B The W11-4, W11-7, W11-17, 11-19, and W11-22 signs should only be used to warn of well-
defined crossings where farm or ridden animals regularly cross a highway.

02C The W11-3, W11-16, W11-18, W11-20 and W11-21 signs should be used only after wildlife
crossing locations or sections have been carefully determined and there is evidence, such
as wildlife accidents or local wildlife sightings, that motorist warning is necessary. The
regional wildlife manager of the Department of Environmental Conservations should be
consulted in determining locations where wildlife crossing signs would be appropriate.

Guidance:
04A The diagonal downward pointing arrow (W16-7P) plaque should not be used with W11-16,
W11-17, W11-18, W11-19, W11-20, or W11-21 signs, or with other signs in this series
where road crossing locations are unpredictable.

Section 2C.55 Distance Plaques (W16-2 series, W16-3 series, W16-4P, W7-3aP)

INSERT the following paragraph:

Guidance:
02A Distances shown on a Supplementary Distance plaque should be:
A. To the nearest 100 feet, if less than 1000 feet;
B. To the nearest quarter mile, if less than one mile;
C. To the nearest half mile if between one mile and three miles; and
D. To the nearest whole mile, if more than three miles.

Section 2C.56 Supplemental Arrow Plaques (W16-5P, W16-6P)

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
01A Supplemental Arrow Plaques shall not be used with W20 series construction warning
signs for work on an intersecting street.

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Section 2C.61 Photo Enforced Plaque (W16-10P)

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
01A The PHOTO ENFORCED (W16-10aP) word message plaque shall not be used in New
York.

Section 2C.101 ONE LANE ROAD Sign (NYW3-15)

Standard:
01 The ONE LANE ROAD (NYW3-15) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-W4) shall be used on two-
lane, two-way highways to warn of locations where alternate one-way operation in one
lane is in effect. The ONE LANE ROAD sign shall not be used where the ONE LANE
BRIDGE (W5-3) sign (see Section 2C.21) is applicable.

Guidance:
02 The ONE LANE ROAD sign should be used on two-lane, two-way highways where roadway
width reduces to less than 16 feet.

03 Where a Signal Ahead (W3-3) sign (see Section 2C.36) and a ONE LANE ROAD sign are
needed for the same location, the ONE LANE ROAD sign should be placed in advance of the
Signal Ahead sign.

Section 2C.102 Pass Left Or Right Sign (NYW3-4)

Option:
01 The Pass Left or Right (NYW3-4) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-W3) may be used in advance of
the Double Arrow (W12-1) sign (see Section 2C.25) to warn of loading and refuge islands, traffic
islands with curbs, and other obstructions in the roadway where traffic may pass on either side.

Section 2C.103 Advance Load Signs (NYW3-19, NYW3-30, NYW3-31a, NYW3-31b)

Option:
01 The 5 TON BRIDGE (NYW3-19), 10 TON WEIGHT LIMIT (NYW3-30), NO R PERMIT TRUCKS
(NYW3-31a), and NO R PERMIT TRUCKS W (NYW3-31b) signs (see Sign Drawing SD-W5)
may be used to warn of bridges, elevated structures, or highways where weight restrictions are
in effect.

02 The 5 TON BRIDGE sign may be used in conjunction with weight limit signs (see Section 2B.59)
indicating the safe capacity of bridges or elevated structures.

03 The 10 TON WEIGHT LIMIT sign may be used in conjunction with weight limit signs posting
weight restrictions established by order, ordinance, rule, or regulation.

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04 The NO R PERMIT TRUCKS sign may be used to warn of bridges or elevated structures
which vehicles operating pursuant to overweight permits having structure use restrictions
(known as “R” permits) are not allowed to use.

05 The NO R PERMIT TRUCKS W sign may be used to warn of bridges or elevated structures
which vehicles operating pursuant to overweight permits having structure use restrictions
(known as “R” permits) are allowed to use.

Guidance:
06 Where used, the 5 TON BRIDGE, NO R PERMIT TRUCKS, and NO R PERMIT TRUCKS W
signs should be used on the immediate approaches to the bridge.

07 Where used, the 10 TON WEIGHT LIMIT sign should be used at locations where affected
traffic can detour or conveniently turn around in advance of a highway section on which a
weight restriction has been established.

08 5 TON BRIDGE, 10 TON WEIGHT LIMIT, NO R PERMIT TRUCKS, and NO R PERMIT

TRUCKS W signs placed more than 1000 feet in advance of the bridge or restricted highway
section should be supplemented with Distance plaques (see Section 2C.55) stating the
distance to the bridge or restriction.

09 5 TON BRIDGE, 10 TON WEIGHT LIMIT, NO R PERMIT TRUCKS, and NO R PERMIT

TRUCKS W signs should not be used on highways intersecting the highway or touring route
on which the bridge or restriction is located.

Option:
10 Additional 5 TON BRIDGE, NO R PERMIT TRUCKS, and NO R PERMIT TRUCKS W signs
may be used, as necessary, along the highway or touring route on which the bridge is
located.

11 The 10 TON WEIGHT LIMIT sign may also be used on the immediate approaches to the
restricted highway section.

Guidance:
12 Where the 5 TON BRIDGE, NO R PERMIT TRUCKS, and NO R PERMIT TRUCKS W signs are
used in advance of the bridge, they should be placed at locations where affected traffic can
detour or conveniently turn around.
Option:
13 Additional 5 TON BRIDGE, 10 TON WEIGHT LIMIT, NO R PERMIT TRUCKS, and NO R
PERMIT TRUCKS W signs may be placed immediately beyond intersections where affected
vehicles might enter the highway or touring route on which the bridge or weight restriction is
located.

Standard:
14 The loads displayed on the 5 TON BRIDGE and 10 TON WEIGHT LIMIT signs shall be the
same as the weight limits displayed on the R12 series sign with which they are
associated.

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Section 2C.109 SLIDES Sign (NYW4-15)

Option:
01 The SLIDES (NYW4-15) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-W12) may be used, as necessary, to
warn of roadway sections where slides of soil, rock, or other material may obstruct the
roadway or shoulder, or otherwise affect normal traffic flow.

Guidance:
02 The SLIDES sign should be removed when the condition stabilizes, or is corrected, and
future incidents involving slides are considered unlikely.

03 The SLIDES sign should be supplemented with a Distance plaque (see Section 2C.55)
where the roadway section is 1000 feet or longer. Additional SLIDES signs, supplemented
with Distance plaques stating the distance to the end of the section, should be placed at
suitable locations (for example, beyond intersections), and at appropriate intervals, in long
sections. Where such additional sign is placed within 1000 feet of the end of the section,
the Distance plaque should be omitted.

Section 2C.110 MINIMUM MAINTENANCE ROAD Sign (NYW4-16)

Option:
01 The MINIMUM MAINTENANCE ROAD (NYW4-16) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-W13) may
be used to warn that a lower than normal level of maintenance is being provided on a
highway or highway section.

Support:
02 The Local Roads Research and Coordination Council’s publication, Guidelines for Rural
Town and County Roads, contains standards for the maintenance of such roads.

Guidance:
03 The MINIMUM MAINTENANCE ROAD sign should be used only where all of the following
conditions exist:

A. The road is in a rural area;

B. The average traffic volume is 50 vehicles per day or less;
C. The road’s principal or exclusive function is to provide access to farm and/or recreational
lands; and
D. The road does not provide the only highway access to any business, residence, or
center of farm operation.

04 Where the minimum maintenance road (or road section) is long, additional signs should be
placed so that motorists will encounter a sign at least once every two miles.

05 Additional MINIMUM MAINTENANCE ROAD signs should be placed on the minimum

maintenance road immediately after intersecting roads.

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Option:
06 The MINIMUM MAINTENANCE ROAD sign may be supplemented with a Distance plaque
(see Section 2C.55) where the minimum maintenance road (or road section) is 1000 feet
long or longer.

Section 2C.111 RUMBLE STRIPS Sign (NYW4-17)

Option:
01 The RUMBLE STRIPS (NYW4-17) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-W14) may be used, as
necessary, to warn of roadway sections where rumble strips have been installed.

Section 2C.112 CHILDREN AT PLAY Sign (NYW7-4)

Option:
01 The CHILDREN AT PLAY (NYW7-4) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-W19) may be used, as
necessary, to warn of an area where children customarily play.

Guidance:
02 Use of the CHILDREN AT PLAY sign should be limited to locations where, because of
unusual conditions, motorists might not expect children playing in the vicinity of the roadway.
The CHILDREN AT PLAY sign should not be used on highways where obvious residential
development alerts motorists to the possibility of children at play.

Section 2C.113 DEAF CHILD AREA and BLIND CHILD AREA Signs (NYW7-6,
NYW7-7)

Option:
01 The DEAF CHILD AREA (NYW7-6) and BLIND CHILD AREA (NYW7-7) signs (see Sign
Drawing SD-W20) may be used where it is necessary to warn motorists to be especially
alert for a child who may be unable to hear normal traffic sounds and respond to audio
warnings, or a child who may be unable to perceive approaching traffic.

Guidance:
02 The DEAF CHILD AREA and BLIND CHILD AREA signs should not be used without the
consent of the child’s parents or legal guardian. The authority having jurisdiction over the
highway on which these signs are placed should keep informed about the residences, areas
of activity, and ages of the children involved, so that signs can be promptly removed when
they are no longer needed.

Section 2C.114 LOW FLYING PLANES Sign (NYW7-8)

Option:
01 The LOW FLYING PLANES (NYW7-8) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-W21) may be used, as
necessary, where aircraft frequently pass over a roadway at unusually low altitudes,
sometimes startling motorists by their sudden appearance, noise, shadow, or landing lights.

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Section 2C.115 UNDERPASS Sign (NYW7-9)

Option:
01 The UNDERPASS (NYW7-9) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-W22) may be used, as necessary,
to warn of underpasses which are not adequately visible to approaching traffic for sufficient
distances and which, upon coming into view, may cause indecision regarding vertical or
lateral clearance.

Guidance:
02 The UNDERPASS sign should not be used where:

A. A ONE LANE BRIDGE, ONE LANE ROAD, or advance clearance sign (see Sections
2C.21, 2C.101, and 2C.27) is used in advance of the underpass; or
B. The underpass, upon coming into view, obviously has clearances in excess of critical
values.

Section 2C.117 SMOKE Sign (NYW7-17)

Option:
01 The SMOKE (NYW7-17) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-W24) may be used, as necessary, to
warn of locations where smoke from brush fires or forest fires drifts across the roadway.

02 The SMOKE sign may be supplemented with an Advisory Speed plaque (see Section
2C.08), where appropriate. Where smoke drifts intermittently across the road for a distance
of 1000 feet or more, the SMOKE sign may be supplemented with a Distance plaque (see
Section 2C.55).

Guidance:
03 The SMOKE sign should be removed as soon as the smoke is no longer present.

04 Where the SMOKE sign is supplemented with both a Distance plaque and an Advisory
Speed plaque, the Distance plaque should be placed above the Advisory Speed plaque.

Section 2C.118 Bus Signs (NYW7-18, NYW7-19)

Option:
01 The BUSES (NYW7-18) and SLOW MOVING BUSES (NYW7-19) signs (see Sign Drawing
SD-W25) may be used, as necessary, on parkways on which buses are allowed to operate.
The BUSES sign may be used to provide general warning about the presence of buses; the
SLOW MOVING BUSES sign may be used at upgrades and other locations where buses
travel substantially slower than passenger cars.

02 The BUSES and SLOW MOVING BUSES signs may be supplemented with a Distance
plaque (see Section 2C.55).

Guidance:
03 Where used, the BUSES sign should be placed on the main roadway of the parkway in
advance of the section of parkway on which bus travel is permitted.

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04 Where used, the SLOW MOVING BUSES sign should be placed in advance of the location
where buses operate at low speeds.

Option:
05 Additional BUSES signs may be placed at appropriate intervals within the section. Signs
may also be placed on entrance ramps.

06 Where the section of parkway containing slow moving buses is long, additional SLOW
MOVING BUSES signs may be placed within it.

Section 2C.119 Safety Zone Sign (NYW9-5)

Option:
01 The Safety Zone (NYW9-5) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-W34) may be used to warn of
pedestrian safety zones established pursuant to Section 141 of the New York State Vehicle
and Traffic Law.

Support:
02 Pedestrian safety zones are channelizing islands, established for pedestrian protection,
where traffic may pass on either side. The Safety Zone sign is similar in function to the
W12-1 sign (see Section 2C.25) as traffic is allowed to pass on either side of the island.
Guidance:
03 Where traffic must pass on one side of the pedestrian safety zone, a Keep Right (R4-7) or
Keep Left (R4-8) sign (see Section 2B.32) should be used.

04 Where used, the Safety Zone sign should be placed in the pedestrian safety zone, as close
as practicable to the approach end, facing approaching traffic. It should be placed at a
height of at least seven feet.

Section 2C.121 Overhead Warning Sign Assembly Sign (NYW9-20)

Option:
01 The Overhead Warning Sign Assembly (NYW9-20) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-W36) may be
used, as necessary, to provide additional emphasis and visual presence where standard
warning signs are placed over the roadway.

Standard:
02 The legend for the Overhead Warning Sign Assembly sign shall be the appropriate
size standard warning sign.

Guidance:
03 Where an Advisory Speed plaque (see Section 2C.08) or Distance plaque (see Section
2C.55) is used with a warning sign other than a W1-1R or W1-2R Horizontal Alignment sign
(see Section 2C.07), it should be placed to the right of the warning sign. Where used with a
W1-1R or W1-2R sign, it should be placed to the left of the warning sign.

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04 The distance between the corners of the warning sign and the border of the Overhead
Warning Sign Assembly sign should be approximately one-quarter the side dimension of the
warning sign.

05 Where an Advisory Speed plaque or Distance plaque is also used:

A. The distance between the plaque and the warning sign should be approximately one-
quarter the side dimension of the warning sign; and
B. The distance between the plaque and the side border of the Overhead Warning
Assembly sign should be approximately three-quarters the height of the plaque.

Option:
06 The width of the Overhead Warning Assembly sign may be increased beyond that required
to accommodate the warning signs where desirable for appearance or additional emphasis.

Section 2C.122 Special Warning Signs (NYW9-21)

Option:
01 Special Warning (NYW9-21) signs (see Sign Drawing SD-W37) may be used to warn of
special conditions for which no standard warning sign is applicable, or where overhead
warning is desirable and available standard warning signs involve letter sizes deemed
inadequate for overhead use in an Overhead Warning Assembly (NYW9-20) sign (see
Section 2C.121.

Guidance:
02 The legend on a Special Warning sign should be brief and accurate, and should be limited
to two lines where possible.

03 Distances displayed in legends should be:

A. To the nearest 100 feet, if 1000 feet or less;

B. To the nearest quarter mile, if between 1000 feet and one mile;
C. To the nearest half mile, if between one and three miles; and
D. To the nearest whole mile, if more than three miles.

04 The Special Warning sign width should vary depending on the length of the legend. The
vertical dimension of the sign should be:

A. 18 inches for single-line legends and 24 inches for two-line legends when the minimum
size sign is used;
B. 24 inches for single-line legends and 36 inches for two-line legends when the
conventional road size sign is used;
C. 30 inches for single-line legends and 48 inches for two-line legends when the
expressway size sign is used; and
D. 36 inches for single-line legends and 60 inches for two-line legends when the freeway
size sign is used.

Option:
05 Where a legend too long for one Special Warning sign is unavoidable, additional signs may
be placed in sequence.

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Guidance:
06 Additional Special Warning signs placed in sequence should be carefully spaced to permit
drivers adequate reading time without losing legend continuity, and without unsafely
diverting their attention from the roadway.

Section 2C.123 BUS TURN Sign (NYW9-25)

Option:
01 The BUS TURN (NYW9-25) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-W38) may be used to warn of
locations at which buses regularly turn around.

Guidance:
02 The BUS TURN sign should be used only where terrain and roadway features limit
approach sight distance and it is impractical to move the turning point to a more visible
location.

Section 2C.124 SNOWPLOW TURN Sign (NYW9-26)

Option:
01 The SNOWPLOW TURN (NYW9-26) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-W39) may be used to warn
of locations where snowplows regularly turn around.

Guidance:
02 The SNOWPLOW TURN sign should be used only where terrain and roadway features limit
approach sight distance and it is impractical to move the turning point to a more visible
location.

Section 2C.125 BIRD NESTING AREA Sign (NYW7-20)

Option:
01 The BIRD NESTING AREA (NYW7-20) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-W26) may be used to
warn motorists of bird nesting areas nearby. A Distance plaque (see Section 2C.55) may be
displayed beneath the sign.

Section 2C.126 Driveway Entrance Plaques (NYW5-16P, NYW5-17P)

Option:
01 Driveway Entrance (NYW5-16P, NYW5-17P) plaques (see Sign Drawing SD-W16) may be
used to supplement Intersection Warning signs (see Section 2C.46) where it is necessary to
warn of driveway entrances or crossings.

Standard:
02 An Intersection Warning sign supplemented with a Driveway Entrance plaque shall be
called a Driveway Entrance assembly.

03 Driveway Entrance plaques shall not be used alone.

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Guidance:
04 Driveway Entrance assemblies should be used only where sight distance is critically limited
and traffic conflict at the driveway location would not be expected, or where other conditions
require warning for traffic safety.

05 Where a series of two or more similar driveways requires warning, one Driveway Entrance
assembly should be used in advance of the first driveway in the series with the appropriate
Intersection Warning sign (W2-1, W2-7, or W2-8).

06 The 24” x 12” (one-line) and 24” x 18” (two-line) plaques should be used to supplement 24”
and 30” warning signs. The 36” x 18” (one-line) and 36” x 24” (two-line) plaques should be
used to supplement 36” and 48” warning signs.

Option:
07 Where appropriate, plural legends (e.g., “DRIVEWAYS” instead of “DRIVEWAY”) may be
displayed on the Driveway plaque, and, where the driveways are not all on the same side of
the roadway, the W2-1 or W2-7 sign may be used in the Driveway Entrance assembly.

Guidance:
08 Driveway Entrance assemblies should not normally be used for public highway
intersections.

09 Part-time signs (see Section 2A.03) should be used in Driveway Entrance assemblies where
the associated activity (e.g., a truck entrance or crossing) is periodic.

Option:
10 Driveway Entrance assemblies may be used for public highway intersections where such
use would be in the public interest, provided that:

A. Other signs which would indicate the presence of the intersection are not used; and
B. The facility indicated on the Driveway plaque is the primary generator of traffic entering
or leaving the roadway at the intersection.

Standard:
11 A Driveway Entrance assembly shall not be used where a destination sign (see
Section 2D.37) identifies the entrance, or where the entrance is signalized.

Section 2C.127 Sign Marker (NYW7-15)

Option:
01 The Sign Marker (NYW7-15) (see Sign Drawing SD-W40) may be used to emphasize
regulatory and warning signs, particularly newly-installed regulatory and warning signs.

Standard:
02 The Sign Marker shall be fluorescent orange, fluorescent red-orange, fluorescent
yellow, or fluorescent yellow-orange, and shall be retroreflective.

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Guidance:
03 Where used with a regulatory sign, two Sign Markers should be placed side-by-side in a
symmetrical pattern above the sign, either adjacent to one another, or separated.

04 Where used with a warning sign, two Sign Markers should be placed in a symmetrical
pattern above the sign, either adjacent to one another above the upper corner, or separated
and placed individually along the top edges of the sign.

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CHAPTER 2D. GUIDE SIGNS --- CONVENTIONAL ROADS

Section 2D.03 Color, Retroreflection, and Illumination

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
02A Signs containing yellow legends and brown backgrounds shall be allowed on the
following guide signs when used on conventional highways within the Adirondack
Park:

A. Auxiliary Signs for Alternative Routes (Section 2D.16)

B. Advance Turn and Directional Arrow Auxiliary Signs (Sections 2D.26, 2D.27, 2D.28)
C. Destination Signs (Section 2D.37)
D. Distance Signs (Section 2D.41)
E. Street Name Signs (Section 2D.43)
F. Parking Area Guide Sign (Section 2D.47)
G. PARK – RIDE Sign (2D.48)
H. Community Wayfinding Signs (Section 2D.50)
I. General Information Signs (I Series) (Section 2H.02) (excluding I1-1)
J. Miscellaneous Information Signs (2H.04)
K. Auto Tour Route Signs (Section 2H.07)
L. Acknowledgment Signs (Section 2H.08)
M. General Service Signs for Conventional Roads (Section 2I.02) (excluding D9-2,
D9-6, D9-10, D9-13, D9-16, D9-21, NYM11-2, NYM11-5, and NYM11-6)
N. Rest Area and Other Roadside Area Signs (Section 2I.05)
O. Tourist Information and Welcome Center Signs (Section 2I.08)
P. Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs (Chapter 2K)
Q. Recreational and Cultural Interest Area Signs (Section 2M.04)
R. Memorial or Dedication Signing (Section 2M.10)
S. Historic Site Signs (Section 2H.101)
T. Snowmobile Route Signs (Section 2D.104)
U. All Terrain Vehicle Route Signs (Section 2D.105)
V. New York State Heritage Signs (Section 2H.102)
W. National Heritage Signs (Section 2H.103)
X. Political Boundary Signs (Section 2H.104)
Y. Watershed Signs (Section 2H.105)

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Section 2D.11 Design of Route Signs

DELETE Paragraphs 01,10,11, and the last sentence of Paragraph 13.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
00A The “Standard Highway Signs and Markings” book (see Section 1A.11) shall be used
for the design of route signs. The designs of other route signs shall be established
by the authority having jurisdiction, subject to review and approval of the New York
State Department of Transportation.

Standard:
09A The design of New York State Route (NYM3-1, NYM3-2, and NYM3-3) signs shall be as
provided in Sign Drawing SD-G11.

09B The design of New York State Route signs when they are used as components of
guide signs shall conform to the guidance provided in Paragraph 12.

Standard:
13A The design of the three-digit County Route (NYM4-2) sign shall be as provided in Sign
Drawing SD-G11.

Guidance:
17A Route sign sizes should be determined in accordance with Table 2D-101.

Option:
17B Highway Facility (NYM5-1) signs (see Sign Drawing SD-G12) may be used to guide traffic to
and along named highway facilities such as tunnels, bridges, and expressways.

Support:
17C The use of Highway Facility signs is restricted to cases where the facility name or emblem
provides genuine navigation information (e.g., Holland Tunnel). Highway Facility signs are
for use in combinations and assemblies in the same manner as numbered route signs and
within the faces of destination signs. Discussions of numbered route sign application also
pertain to highway facility sign application.

Guidance:
17D Where a facility has both a name and route number, the numbered route sign should be
used as the primary means of guidance.

Option:
17E Where a facility has both a name and route number, the Highway Facility sign may be used
to supplement the numbered route sign.

Standard:
17F Highway Facility signs shall not be used for other than highway facilities. The design
of all Highway Facility signs shall be subject to the review and approval of the New
York State Department of Transportation.

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Table 2D-101. Route Sign Sizes

Route Sign Sizes

Sign
Sign Type Conventional Expressway/Freeway Oversized
Designation

M1-1 24” x 24” 36” x 36” 48” x 48”

M1-1 30” x 24” 45” x 36” 60” x 48”

M1-4 24” x 24” 36” x 36” 48” x 48”

M1-4 30” x 24” 45” x 36” 60” x 48”

NYM3-1 24” x 24” 36” x 36” 48” x 48”

NYM3-2 30” x 24” 45” x 36” 60” x 48”

NYM3-3 30” x 24” 45” x 36” 60” x 48”

M1-6 24” x 24” 36” x 36” 48” x 48”

NYM4-2 30” x 24” 45” x 36” 60” x 48”

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Section 2D.26 Advance Turn Arrow Auxiliary Signs (M5-1, M5-2, and M5-3)

INSERT the following paragraph:

Option:
03A A Lane Designation auxiliary sign (see Section 2D.27) may be used as an Advance Turn
Arrow auxiliary sign by substituting directional word legends such as “NEXT RIGHT”,
“SECOND RIGHT”, “NEXT EXIT”, or “SECOND EXIT.”

Section 2D.29 Route Sign Assemblies

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Guidance:
05A When a highway carries two or more routes, the route sign combinations in the assemblies
should be arranged to present a symmetrical and balanced appearance to enable motorists
to readily identify the route they desire to follow. Each combination should stand out as a
separate unit.

05B Route sign combinations in Junction, Advance Route Turn, and Directional assemblies
should preferably be mounted side by side rather than one above the other. However, there
should generally be no more than three route sign combinations in the same horizontal row.
Confirming and Reassurance assemblies should preferably display route sign combinations
one above the other rather than side by side.

Option:
08A Junction, Advance Route Turn and Directional assemblies may be installed overhead on the
approaches to intersections (see Section 2A.17).

Support:
09A Figure 2D-101 shows typical types of Route Sign assemblies.

Section 2D.34 Confirming or Reassurance Assemblies

DELETE Paragraph 02.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
01A A Confirming assembly shall be used on a numbered route beyond each intersection
(or interchange) at which the route turns. A confirming assembly shall be used on a
numbered route beyond each intersection (or interchange) where it is intersected or
joined by another numbered route.

Guidance:
01B A Confirming assembly should be installed 25 to 200 feet beyond the far shoulder or curb
line of the intersected highway.

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04A Reassurance assemblies should be placed near the state boundary.

Support:
04B In urban areas, Reassurance assemblies may be necessary at two-block intervals, while in
rural districts, spacing of one and one-half miles is more appropriate.

Section 2D.37 Destination Signs (D1 Series)

DELETE Paragraph 04.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Option:
02A In some cases, an action message such as “KEEP LEFT” or KEEP RIGHT” may
communicate direction to motorists more clearly than an arrow. In such cases, an action
message may be used instead of an arrow. When an action message is used, one
additional destination may appear on the sign.

Guidance:
02B An action message should be placed below the associated destination legend.

Standard:
02C When an action message is used on a destination sign, and an additional destination
appears, a horizontal separator line the same width as the border shall separate the
legends for the two destinations.

02D Where used, the action message legend shall be 4 inches high where the destination
legend is 6 inches high. The action message legend shall be 6 inches high where the
destination legend is 8 inches high. The action message legend shall be 8 inches
high where the destination legend is 12 inches high.

Guidance:
03A The use of horizontal separator lines should be limited to instances where it is deemed
necessary to emphasize the presence of independent messages appearing on the same
sign face. On most Destination signs, adequate separation of destinations should be
accomplished through the spacing of lines of legend.

Section 2D.40 Location of Destination Signs

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Support:
03A Although one Destination sign along an intersection approach is usually sufficient, a series
of two or more signs along a multi-lane approach might better enable motorists to select the
proper lane.

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Guidance:
03B Where a second destination sign is used along an intersection approach to enable proper
lane selection, it should be placed between 800 and 1400 feet in advance of the
intersection. Where a route sign Junction assembly is used, this sign should be placed
between two hundred and four hundred feet in advance of the Junction assembly.

Option:
03C A supplemental Destination sign may be located on the far right corner of the intersection
where the approach is controlled by a stop sign or flashing red signal indication. A
supplemental Destination sign may be located on the far side of the stem of a „T‟
intersection. If longitudinal space along the intersection approach is severely limited, this
location may also be used as an alternative to the advance location on the intersection
approach.

Section 2D.41 Distance Signs (D2 Series)

DELETE Paragraph 03.

INSERT the following paragraph:

Guidance:
02A The distance displayed for each destination should be the actual distance to the closest
point of the destination over the route being signed.

Section 2D.43 Street Name Signs (D3-1 or D3-1a)

DELETE Paragraphs 06 and 20.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Option:
05A For local roads with speed limits of 30 mph or less, the lettering on post-mounted Street
Name signs may be composed of initial upper-case letters at least 4 inches in height and
lower-case letters at least 3 inches in height.

Guidance:
19A Street Name signs should be placed at least on diagonally opposite corners of the
intersection so that they will be on the far right side for traffic on the more important street.
Street Name signs naming both streets should be installed at each intersection mounted
parallel to the streets they name. The signs should be mounted as close to the intersection
as practicable.

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Section 2D.45 Signing on Conventional Roads on Approaches to

Interchanges

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Guidance:
05A On Entrance Direction signs and Advance Entrance Direction signs, where the intersected
facility has no route number, the name of the facility should be displayed as the top line of
the sign legend.

Standard:
05B Entrance Direction signs and Advance Entrance Direction signs shall not show the
name of more than one destination in each direction of travel along the facility being
intersected.

Section 2D.52 Slow Vehicle Turn-Out Sign (D17-7)

DELETE Paragraph 02.

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
01A Regulatory signs shall not be used in conjunction with the Slow Vehicle Turn-Out
sign.

Section 2D.104 Snowmobile Route Sign (NYM7-1)

Standard:
01 The Snowmobile Route (NYM7-1) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-G14) shall be used on
highways where snowmobiles are permitted to use the roadway, shoulder, or inside
bank by official designation, in accordance with Section 25.05 of the Parks,
Recreation and Historic Preservation Law.

Support:
02 New York State law provides four types of permitted highway use for snowmobiles:
1. Operation of snowmobiles on highways customarily unplowed and unused for vehicular
travel during winter months.
2. Operation of snowmobiles on shoulders and inside banks of plowed highways.
3. Operation of snowmobiles on roadways of plowed highways where the shoulder, inside
bank, and outside bank are determined unusable.
4. Operation of snowmobiles on sections of highways, not exceeding 1,500 feet in length, to
allow access to areas or trails that are otherwise unreachable.

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Guidance:
03 Snowmobile Route signs should be displayed on a seasonal basis (see Section 2A.03).

Option:
04 Although Snowmobile Route signs ordinarily need not be used where snowmobiles are
permitted by statute on the outside bank, the signs may be desirable in some instances for
guidance continuity.

Standard:
05 All auxiliary signs supplementing the Snowmobile Route sign shall have white
legends and green backgrounds.

Guidance:
06 Snowmobile Route signs should be used in combinations and assemblies similar to other
route signs, except that Junction assemblies should not be used, and Advance Route Turn
assemblies are normally unnecessary.

07 Snowmobile Route signs should be supplemented by the BEGIN (M4-14) auxiliary sign (see
Section 2D.23) at the beginning of a route and the END (M4-6) auxiliary sign (see Section
2D.22) at the end of a route.

Support:
08 Figures 2D-103 and 2D-104 show examples of signing for snowmobile routes.

Option:
09 A Snowmobile Route sign supplemented by a M6-4 Directional Arrow auxiliary sign may be
used on a highway to identify a snowmobile trail crossing.

Guidance:
10 Snowmobile route sign assemblies should be longitudinally located to clearly mark the
permitted travel path. They should be placed in advance of and beyond route turns (in
directional and confirming assemblies), at intersections with other snowmobile routes, and at
intermediate locations, as necessary. The distance between successive signs along a route
should be no more than 3000 feet. On unplowed highways, Snowmobile Route sign assem-
blies should be laterally placed three feet to the right of the edge of roadway or shoulder.

11 Where snowmobile operation is permitted on the shoulder and inside bank of a plowed
highway, Snowmobile Route sign assemblies should be placed approximately 3 feet to the
right of the crest of the snow bank. Where snowmobile operation is permitted on the
roadway of a plowed highway, Snowmobile Route sign assemblies should be placed
approximately three feet to the right of the roadway edge.

12 Signs used where operation is restricted to the outside bank should be placed a suitable
distance to the right of the snow bank crest near the highway right-of-way line. Snowmobile
Route sign assemblies should be at least seven feet above the ground surface.

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Section 2D.105 All Terrain Vehicle Route Signs (NYM17-1, NYM17-2)

Standard:
01 All Terrain Vehicle Route (NYM17-1, NYM17-2) signs (see Sign Drawing SD-G14) shall
be used on highways where all terrain vehicles are permitted by official designation, in
accordance with Section 2405 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.

Guidance:
02 The sign used should be that which most clearly represents the type of all terrain vehicle
using the route. The NYM17-1 sign should be used where trail bikes predominate, and the
NYM17-2 sign should be used where four-wheeled all terrain vehicles are in the majority.
The signs should not be intermixed within a route.

03 All Terrain Vehicle Route signs should be used in combinations and assemblies similar to
other route signs, except that Junction assemblies should not be used, and Advance Route
Turn assemblies are normally unnecessary.

Standard:
04 All auxiliary signs supplementing the All Terrain Vehicle Route sign shall have white
legends and green backgrounds.

Guidance:
05 All Terrain Vehicle Route signs should be supplemented by the BEGIN (M4-14) auxiliary
sign (see Section 2D.23) at the beginning of a route and the END (M4-6) auxiliary sign (see
Section 2D.22) at the end of a route.

06 All Terrain Vehicle Route sign assemblies should be located to clearly mark the permitted
travel path. They should be placed in advance of, and beyond, route turns (Directional and
Confirming assemblies), at intersections with other all terrain vehicle routes, and at
intermediate locations, as necessary. The distance between successive signs along a route
should be no more than 3000 feet.

Option:
07 An All Terrain Vehicle Route sign supplemented by a M6-4 Directional Arrow auxiliary sign
may be used on a highway to identify an all terrain vehicle route crossing.

Section 2D.107 Name Auxiliary Signs (NYM14-26, NYM14-27)

Option:
01 Name (NYM14-26 and NYM14-27) auxiliary signs (see Sign Drawing SD-G21) may be used
to supplement General Information symbol signs (see Chapter 2H) and Recreational and
Cultural Interest Area symbol guide signs (see Section 2M.04). Name auxiliary signs may
also be used in other instances where motorist guidance would be enhanced by the inclusion
of a specific name in a route assembly.

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Standard:
02 Where a Name auxiliary sign is used to supplement the Emergency Medical Services
(see Section 2I.02) symbol sign, it shall contain the message HOSPITAL,
AMBULANCE STATION, EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE, or TRAUMA CENTER in
accordance with the criteria given in Section 2I.02.

03 Where used, a Name auxiliary sign shall be placed above the sign which it
supplements, unless text for a particular section requires placement in a different
manner.

04 The lettering for names of places, streets and highways on Name Auxiliary signs shall
be composed of a combination of lower-case letters with initial upper-case letters
(see Section 2A.13).

Option:
05 Where more than one hospital is in the vicinity of a Hospital (D9-2) symbol sign (see Section
2I.02), a Name auxiliary sign with the name of the hospital the symbol is referring to may
also be used to supplement this symbol.

Standard:
06 Name auxiliary signs shall have background and legend colors that match the colors
in the sign they supplement.

Guidance:
07 Shortened names and/or abbreviations (“UNIV,” “COMM COL,” “MTN,” etc.) should be
employed where necessary to allow the name to be placed within the standard size signs.

Option:
08 If necessary, the width of a sign may be increased and/or series C lettering may be
substituted in cases where the standard size sign is not wide enough to accommodate the
name.

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CHAPTER 2E. GUIDE SIGNS --- FREEWAYS AND EXPRESSWAYS

Section 2E.14 Size and Style of Letters and Signs

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Guidance:
09A A cardinal direction should be placed to the right of its associated route shield, except on
signs that are part of a diagrammatic sign sequence.

09B When multiple shields appear on the same line, the cardinal direction associated with each
shield should be placed above its associated shield(s).

Section 2E.18 Symbols

INSERT the following paragraph:

Guidance:
03A The display of educational plaques should generally be limited to a period of three years
from the time a particular symbol is introduced in an area. After this period, installation of
that particular plaque should be discontinued, although it need not be removed if it is still
serviceable.

Section 2E.31 Interchange Exit Numbering

DELETE Paragraph 09.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Support:
04A New York currently uses the consecutive exit numbering method for interchanges. New
York expects to eventually adopt a reference location sign exit numbering system, and also
discontinue the use of cardinal directions suffixes as part of the exit number in favor of a
suffix letter (e.g., A, B, C).

Standard:
06A An E5-1bP exit number plaque shall be used only in conjunction with the E5-1 Exit
Gore sign (see Section 2E.37).

Guidance:
07A Exit number plaques should be designed in accordance with the MUTCD, but with square
bottom corners and no bottom border. The text on the plaque should be centered vertically
within the green area of the plaque face.

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07B An exit number plaque should be positioned such that its right or left bottom edge is offset
from the edge of the sign it supplements by a distance equal to the sign’s corner radius.

Section 2E.39 Post-Interchange Distance Signs

DELETE the Paragraphs 03 and 07.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Guidance:
06A The distance displayed for each destination on a Distance sign should be the actual
distance to the closest point of the destination over the route being signed. Distance values
should be rounded to the nearest mile.

06B Distances to the same destinations should not be shown more frequently than at 10 mile
intervals. Distance signs should be placed at locations where the distance to the control
destination is a multiple of 10 miles.

Section 2E.40 Interchange Sequence Signs

DELETE Paragraph 05.

INSERT the following paragraph:

Guidance:
04A Distances shown on an Interchange Sequence sign should be:
A. To the nearest quarter mile, if less than one mile;
B. To the nearest half mile if between one mile and three miles; and
C. To the nearest whole mile, if more than three miles.

Section 2E.41 Community Interchanges Identification Signs

DELETE the entire section.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Support:
00A For suburban or rural interchanges that are served by two or three interchanges, Community
Interchange Identification signs (see Figure 2E.32) are useful.

Guidance:
00B In these cases, the name of the community followed by the word EXITS should be shown on
the top line; the lines below should display the destination, road name or route number, and
corresponding distances. Exits should be listed in order from top to bottom.

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00C Distances shown on a Supplementary Distance plaque should be:

A. To the nearest quarter mile, if less than one mile;
B. To the nearest half mile if between one mile and three miles; and
C. To the nearest whole mile, if more than three miles.

00D The Community Interchanges Identification sign should be located in advance of the first
Advance Guide sign (see Section 2E.33) for the first interchange within the community.
Where Interchange Sequence signs (see Section 2E.40) are used, a Community
Interchanges Identification sign should normally precede the series of Interchange
Sequence signs.

Option:
00E If interchanges are not conveniently identifiable, or if there are more than three interchanges
to be identified, the NEXT XX EXITS sign (see Section 2E.42) may be used.

Guidance:
00F Exit numbers on the Region sign should be listed, from left to right, in the order that they are
encountered.

Section 2E.42 NEXT XX EXITS Sign

INSERT the following at paragraph:

Option:
03A The NEXT XX EXITS sign may also identify the exits associated with a region or area by
specifying exit numbers in the sign legend (e.g., EXITS 5-9) in the order they will be
encountered.

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CHAPTER 2G. PREFERENTIAL AND MANAGED LANE SIGNS

Section 2G.04 Preferential Lane Vehicle Occupancy Definition Regulatory

Signs (R3-10 Series and R3-13 Series)

DELETE Paragraphs 02 and 03.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
01A The Inherently Low Emission Vehicle (ILEV) (R3-10a) sign shall not be used in New
York. The Clean Pass (NYR4-28) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R21) shall be used in its
place, subject to the same guidance stated for the R3-10a.

Option:
12A The HOV Violations (NYR4-19) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R21) may be used in
conjunction with preferential lanes as deemed necessary.

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CHAPTER 2H. GENERAL INFORMATION SIGNS

Section 2H.02 General Information Signs (I Series)

DELETE Paragraph 11.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
01A Unless otherwise noted, symbol signs shall not be used along the main roadways of
freeways in New York.

01B Signing for political boundaries shall conform to the provisions of Section 2H.104; the
I-2 sign shall not be used in New York.

Option:
01C The following symbol signs (see Sign Drawing SD-G15) may be used in New York:

A. College (NYM8-5)
B. State Park (NYM8-9)
C. Local Park (NYM8-10)
D. Commuter Rail Station (NYM8-12)
E. Winery (NYM8-13)
F. Apple Orchard (NYM8-14)
G. Maple Products (NYM8-15)
H. Theater (NYM8-16)
I. Shore Access (NYM8-27)
J. Agricultural Products (NYM8-28)

Standard:
03A Except for the State Park, Local Park, and Theater symbol signs, political boundary
and scenic byway logos and signs, General Information signs shall have white
legends and borders on green rectangular-shaped backgrounds. The State Park,
Local Park, and Theater symbol signs shall have white symbols and borders and
brown backgrounds.

03B The Shore Access symbol sign shall only have white symbols and border and green
background; provided, however, that when used in the Adirondack Park, the Shore
Access symbol sign shall have colors as developed and approved by the
Commissioner of the New York State Department of Transportation, in consultation
with the Adirondack Park Agency.

03C The Winery symbol sign shall only be used to guide traffic to wineries that are signed
in conjunction with officially legislated wine auto tour routes.

03D The Agricultural Products symbol sign shall only be used to guide traffic to sites that
are signed in conjunction with officially designated farm, apple, or cuisine auto tour
routes.

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Guidance:
03E The College symbol sign should only be used to guide traffic to colleges and universities
accredited by the New York State Education Department.

Option:
03F The commuter rail line’s logo may be displayed in the Commuter Rail Station symbol sign on
the front of the rail vehicle. The height of the symbol sign may be increased, and the name
of the rail station may be displayed beneath the rail station symbol.

03G The College symbol sign may be used on the main roadways of the following parkways: Bay
Parkway, Bethpage State Parkway, Cross County Parkway, Heckscher State Parkway,
Hutchinson River Parkway, Loop Parkway, Meadowbrook State Parkway, Northern State
Parkway, Ocean Parkway, Robert Moses Causeway, Sagitkos State Parkway, Saw Mill River
Parkway, Southern State Parkway, Sunken Meadow State Parkway, Taconic State Parkway,
and Wantagh State Parkway.

03H College symbol signs used at grade-separated interchanges may be supplemented with Lane
Auxiliary signs (see Section 2D.25), and may also display directional word legends such as
“NEXT RIGHT”, “SECOND RIGHT”, “NEXT EXIT”, or “SECOND EXIT.”

03I Symbol signs may be supplemented with Name (NYM14-26 and NYM14-27) auxiliary signs
(see Section 2D.107).

Section 2H.03 Traffic Signal Speed Sign (I1-1)

INSERT the following after paragraph:

Standard:
04A The Traffic Signal Speed sign shall state, to the nearest multiple of 5 MPH, the speed
for which the signals are set.

Section 2H.05 Reference Location Signs (D10-1 through D10-3) and

Intermediate Reference Location Signs (D10-1a through D10-3a)

DELETE Paragraphs 13-15.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
12A Zero distance shall begin at the south and west State lines, or at the south and west
terminus points where routes begin within a State.

Standard:
12B Except as provided in the option below, Reference Location signs shall be installed
on the right side of the roadway. Where a delineator and a reference location sign fall
at the same location and are mounted on the same post, the Reference Location sign
shall be installed above the delineator.

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Guidance:
12C When placed on the right side of the roadway, Reference Location signs should be placed at
the same lateral offset as delineators (see Section 3F.04).

Option:
12D Where conditions limit or restrict the use of Reference Location signs on the right side of the
roadway, they may be installed in the median. On two-lane conventional roadways,
Reference Location signs may be installed on one side of the roadway only and may be
installed back-to-back. When placed in the median, Reference Location signs may be
placed 30 feet from the edge of pavement. Where a delineator and a Reference Location
sign fall at the same location, the delineator may be eliminated.

Section 2H.06 Enhanced Reference Location Signs (D10-4, D10-5)

DELETE Paragraph 03.

INSERT the following paragraph:

Option:
02A To augment an enhanced reference location sign system, either Intermediate Enhanced
Reference Location (D10-5) signs (see Figure 2H-4), or Intermediate Reference Location
(D10-1a to D10-3a) signs (see Figure 2H-2), which show the tenth of a mile with a decimal
point, may be installed along any section of a highway route or ramp at one tenth of a mile
intervals, or at some other regular spacing.

Section 2H.07 Auto Tour Route Signs

DELETE Paragraph 04.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
02A The designs of all Auto Tour Route signs used in New York shall be subject to the
review and approval of the New York State Department of Transportation.

Option:
02B The following Auto Tour Route signs may be used in New York: Wine (NYM18-1),
Farm/Apple/Cuisine (NYM18-2), and Scenic Byway (NYM18-3).

Standard:
02C The designs of Wine, Farm/Apple/Cuisine, and Scenic Byway Auto Tour Route signs
in New York shall be as provided in Sign Drawing SD-G23.

02D Wine and Farm/Apple/Cuisine Auto Tour Route signs shall have green backgrounds
and white legends. Scenic Byway Auto Tour Route signs shall have brown
backgrounds and white legends, except in the Adirondack Park, where the legends
shall be yellow.

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02E The trail name appearing on an Auto Tour Route sign shall match the official name of
the trail, as designated in law or regulation.

02F Wine Auto Tour Route signs shall only be used to mark routes designated by
Sections 343-k and 343-s of the New York State Highway Law. Farm/Apple/Cuisine
Auto Tour Route signs shall only be used to mark routes designated by the
regulations of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Scenic
Byway Auto Tour Route signs shall only be used to mark routes designated by
Section 349-dd of the New York State Highway Law.

Option:
02G Where names are too long to fit within the sign constraints, the spacing between the letters
in the name may be reduced. Series D lettering may also be used instead of the specified
Series E lettering.

Section 2H.101 Historic Site Signs (NYM9-1, NYM9-2, NYM9-3, NYM9-4)

Option:
01 Historic Site (NYM9-1, NYM9-2, NYM9-3, NYM9-4) signs (see Sign Drawing SD-G16) may be
used along conventional highways and expressways to guide traffic to places of recognized
historic value operated and maintained in the public interest.

Support:
02 The NYM9-1 and NYM9-2 signs are for use to provide guidance to sites that are not State-
owned or State-operated. The NYM9-3 and NYM9-4 signs are for use for State-owned or
State-operated sites.

Standard:
03 Historic Site signs shall only be used for sites listed in the National Register of
Historic Places (published by the United States Department of the Interior) or the
State Register of Historic Places (published by the New York State Commissioner of
Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation).

04 The lettering for names of places, streets and highways on Historic Site signs shall be
composed of a combination of lower-case letters with initial upper-case letters (see
Section 2A.13).

Option:
05 When the historic site to be signed is classified as a National or State historic district, the
NYM9-3 or NYM9-4 sign may be used, with the last line modified to read “HISTORIC
DISTRICT.”

Guidance:
06 Historic Site signs should only be located at the point at which a motorist must leave a
numbered route or major highway in the immediate vicinity of the historic location.

07 Continuity of guidance should be provided. Historic Site signs should not be used unless all
subsequent guidance necessary to reach the site is in place.

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Support:
08 Usually, motorists wishing to visit an historic site are adequately guided to the general area
of the site by following numbered routes or other major highways.

Guidance:
09 Shortened names and/or abbreviations should be employed, where necessary, to enable
the historic site name to be placed within the sign.

Option:
10 Where names are too long to fit within the sign constraints, the spacing between the letters
in the name may be reduced. Series C lettering may also be used instead of the specified
Series D lettering.

Standard:
11 Where used, an Historic Site sign shall be supplemented with an arrow auxiliary sign
(see Sections 2D.26 and 2D.28) having a white legend and a brown background.

Section 2H.102 New York State Heritage Signs (NYM20-1)

Option:
01 New York State Heritage (NYM20-1) signs (see Sign Drawing SD-G25) may be used to
guide motorists to locations within heritage areas that are part of the New York State
Heritage Area System, as designated by Section 35.03 of the New York State Parks,
Recreation and Historic Preservation Law.

Standard:
02 The designs of all logos used on New York State Heritage signs shall be subject to
the review and approval of the New York State Department of Transportation.

03 The name appearing on a New York State Heritage sign shall match the official name
of the heritage area, as designated in law.

04 Where used, a New York State Heritage sign shall be supplemented with a Name
(NYM14-27) auxiliary sign (see Section 2D.107) reading “HERITAGE AREA.” The sign
shall have a white legend and a brown background, and shall be placed above the
New York State Heritage sign.

Guidance:
05 Where used, New York State Heritage signs should be supplemented with appropriate
auxiliary arrow (see Sections 2D.26 and 2D.28) signs.

Option:
06 Where motorist guidance would be enhanced by the inclusion of additional destination
information, a second Name auxiliary sign containing such information may be placed below
the New York State Heritage sign, but above any auxiliary arrow signs.

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Section 2H.103 New York National Heritage Signs (NYI12-8)

Option:
01 New York National Heritage (NYI12-8) signs (see Sign Drawing SD-G25) may be used to
provide information to motorists about the locations of the boundaries of areas designated
by the United States Congress as National Heritage Areas.

Standard:
02 The designs of all logos used on New York National Heritage signs shall be subject to
the review and approval of the New York State Department of Transportation.

Section 2H.104 Political Boundary Signs (NYI12-1, NYI12-2a, NYI12-3a, NYI12-3b,

NYI12-4)

Option:
01 Political Boundary signs (see Sign Drawings SD-G5 and SD-G6) may be used to provide
information to motorists about the locations of state, county, town, city, village, and
unincorporated place boundaries.

Standard:
02 The lettering for names of places, streets and highways on Political Boundary signs
shall be composed of a combination of lower-case letters with initial upper-case
letters (see Section 2A.13).

Guidance:
03 The State Boundary (NYI12-4) sign should be used to inform motorists that they are
entering the state of New York. If the speed limit does not change at the border, the State
Boundary sign should be located at the border and precede the speed limit sign; if the
speed limit changes at the border, the Speed Limit sign should be located at the border and
the State Boundary sign should be located beyond the speed limit sign.

04 The Freeway County Boundary (NYI12-3a) sign should be used on freeways to inform
motorists about the location of a county boundary.

05 The Freeway Municipal Boundary (NYI12-3b) sign should be used on freeways to inform
motorists about the location of a village, town or city boundary.

06 The Conventional Boundary (NYI12-2a) sign should be used on conventional highways and
expressways to inform motorists about the location of a county, village, town, or city
boundary.

07 The Unincorporated Place Boundary (NYI12-1) sign should be used on conventional

highways and expressways to inform motorists about the location of an unincorporated
place boundary.

08 Where a Speed Limit sign (see Section 2B.13) and a Political Boundary sign would conflict,
the Political Boundary sign should be placed at a suitable location before or after the Speed
Limit sign.

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Section 2H.105 Watershed Signs (NYI12-7)

Option:
01 Watershed (NYI12-7) signs (see Sign Drawing SD-G8) may be used to inform motorists
about the locations of watershed boundaries.

Standard:
02 The lettering for names of places, streets and highways on Watershed signs shall be
composed of a combination of lower-case letters with initial upper-case letters (see
Section 2A.13).

Guidance:
03 State and local agencies electing to provide watershed signing should develop policies that
outline the criteria to be considered in determining the eligibility of watersheds for signing.

Section 2H.106 Hudson River Estuary Signs (NYM19-1, NYM19-2)

Option:
01 Hudson River Estuary (NYM19-1, NYM19-2) signs (see Sign Drawing SD-G24) signs may
be used to inform motorists when the Hudson River Estuary, or one of its tributaries, is being
crossed.

Standard:
02 The placement of all Hudson River Estuary signs shall be subject to the review and
approval of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

03 The NYM19-1 sign shall be used when the water body being crossed is the Hudson
River Estuary. The NYM19-2 sign shall be used when the water body being crossed is
a tributary of the Hudson River Estuary.

Section 2H.107 Catskill Former Site Signs (NYM9-5, NYM9-6)

Option:
01 Catskill Former Site (NYM9-5, NYM9-6) signs (see Sign Drawing SD-G17) may be used to
inform motorists of the former locations of communities removed or relocated during the
development of the New York City watershed.

Standard:
02 The lettering for names of places, streets and highways on Catskill Former Site signs
shall be composed of a combination of lower-case letters with initial upper-case
letters (see Section 2A.13).

Guidance:
03 The NYM9-5 sign should be used when only one community name appears on the sign.
The NYM9-6 sign should be used for two community names.

04 For communities whose names are too long to fit within the sign constraints, the spacing
between the letters in the name should be reduced as needed.

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CHAPTER 2I. GENERAL SERVICE SIGNS

Section 2I.02 General Service Signs for Conventional Roads

DELETE the entire section.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Support:
00A On conventional roads, commercial services such as gas, food, and lodging generally are
within sight and are available to the road user at reasonably frequent intervals along the
route. Consequently, on this class of road there usually is no need for special signs calling
attention to these services. Moreover, General Service signing is usually not required in
urban areas except for hospitals, law enforcement assistance, tourist information centers,
and camping.

Option:
00B The following General Service symbol signs (see Figure 2I-1 and Sign Drawing SD-G18)
may be used in New York:

A. Telephone (D9-1)
B. Hospital (D9-2)
C. Tent Camping (D9-3)
D. Trailer Camping (D9-3a)
E. Handicapped (D9-6)
F. Gas (D9-7)
G. Food (D9-8)
H. Lodging (D9-9)
I. Tourist Information (D9-10)
J. Diesel Fuel (D9-11)
K. Alternative Fuel – Compressed Natural Gas (D9-11a)
L. Electric Vehicle Charging (D9-11b)
M. Alternative Fuel – Ethanol (D9-11c)
N. RV Sanitary Station (D9-12)
O. Emergency Medical Services (D9-13)
P. Propane Gas (D9-15)
Q. Truck Parking (D9-16)
R. POLICE (NYM11-2)
S. STATE POLICE (NYM11-5)
T. Emergency Telephone (NYM11-6)
U. Viewing Area (NYM12-2)
V. Restrooms (RS-022)
W. Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (D9-21)
X. Wireless Internet (D9-22)

00C If the distance to the next point at which services are available is 10 miles or more, a NEXT
SERVICES XX MILES (D9-17P) plaque (see Figure 2I-2) may be installed below the
General Service sign.

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Standard:
00D The D9-14 and D9-20 signs shall not be used in New York. The D9-13aP, D9-13bP, D9-13cP,
D9-13dP, and D9-20aP plaques shall not be used in New York.

00E All General Service signs and supplemental plaques shall have white letters,
symbols, and borders on a blue background.

00F Where used at intersections, General Service signs shall be supplemented with a
directional message.

00G Except for the Tourist Information sign, General Service symbol signs shall only
contain symbols.

Option:
00H The Food, Gas, Diesel Fuel, Alternative Fuels, Electric Vehicle Charging, Lodging, Tent
Camping, Trailer Camping, Phone, Hospital, and Tourist Information signs may be used on
a Freeway General Service sign (see Section 2I.03).

Standard:
00I The Food, Gas, Diesel Fuel, Alternative Fuels, Electric Vehicle Charging, Lodging,
Tent Camping, and Trailer Camping signs shall be used only on conventional
highways as follow-up signs for motorists directed to such services from General
Service signs on a freeway.

00J The eligibility requirements for signing with the Food, Gas, Diesel Fuel, Alternative
Fuels, Electric Vehicle Charging, Lodging, Tent Camping, and Trailer Camping signs
shall be the same as those indicated for Specific Service signs (see Chapter 2J).

Option:
00K The Truck Parking sign may be used to indicate the availability of truck parking.

Guidance:
00L Where used, the Truck Parking sign should be placed on a separate panel below the other
general motorist services.

Standard:
00M The Truck Parking (D9-16) sign shall only be used if the rest area, parking area, or
service area meets all of the following criteria:

1. The area is either a rest, parking, or service area located on a freeway or

expressway or is a service area located no farther than three road miles from an
interchange with a freeway or expressway;
2. The area has at least 20 parking spaces available to accommodate trucks with 53-
foot trailers;
3. The area is open and available for parking 24 hours a day, seven days a week;
4. Trucks are allowed to park for at least eight hours; and
5. Rest rooms are available.

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Option:
00N The International Symbol of Accessibility for the Handicapped (D9-6) sign may be used
beneath General Service signs where paved ramps and rest room facilities accessible to,
and usable by, the physically handicapped are provided.

Guidance:
00O When the D9-6 sign is used in accordance with Paragraph 00N, and van-accessible parking
is available at the facility, a VAN ACCESSIBLE (D9-6P) plaque (see Figure 2I-1) should be
mounted below the D9-6 sign.

Option:
00P The Telephone sign may be used to guide traffic to public telephones.

Guidance:
00Q To be eligible for signing on conventional highways or expressways with Telephone Service
signs, a public telephone should be in service 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and be
less than one-quarter mile from the intersection, or other location, where traffic must turn.

Option:
00R The Emergency Medical Services (D9-13) sign may be used to guide traffic to hospital
emergency rooms, ambulance stations, or qualified medical treatment centers.

Standard:
00S Each Emergency Medical Services sign shall be supplemented with a Name (NYM14-
26 or NYM14-27) auxiliary sign (see Section 2D.107) with the legend HOSPITAL,
AMBULANCE STATION, TREATMENT CENTER, or EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE to
identify the type of service facility.

Guidance:
00T Where the Emergency Medical Services symbol sign is used, the following criteria should be
followed:

A. AMBULANCE
1. 24-hour service, seven days per week.
2. Staffed by two State-certified persons trained at least to the basic level.
3. Vehicular communications with a hospital emergency department.
4. Operator should have successfully completed an emergency vehicle operator
training course.
5. Location should be sufficiently close so that travel to the station is a reasonable
alternative to other means of obtaining emergency medical service, such as
telephoning for assistance.

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B. HOSPITAL
1. 24-hour service, seven days per week.
2. Emergency department facilities with a physician
(or emergency care nurse on duty within the emergency department with a physician
on call) trained in emergency medical procedures on duty.
3. Licensed or approved for definitive medical care by an appropriate state or local
authority.
4. Equipped for radio voice communications with ambulances and other hospitals.
5. Location should be sufficiently close so that travel to the hospital is a reasonable
alternative to other means of obtaining emergency medical service, such as
telephoning for assistance.

Option:
00U The Emergency Medical Services sign may be used to supplement Telephone, POLICE, and
STATE POLICE signs.

Guidance:
00V The Hospital and Emergency Medical Services signs should not be used at the same
location.

Option:
00W POLICE signs may be used to guide traffic to local police stations. STATE POLICE signs
may be used to guide traffic to state police stations. The legend on the STATE POLICE sign
may be modified (e.g., COUNTY SHERIFF, TOWN POLICE, VILLAGE POLICE, TOWN
CONSTABLE, or VILLAGE CONSTABLE) in order to provide more guidance for motorists.

Guidance:
00X To be eligible for signing with POLICE and STATE POLICE signs, a facility should be in
operation 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and be sufficiently close so that travel to the
facility is a reasonable alternative to obtaining police service by other means, such as by
telephone.

00Y The POLICE and STATE POLICE signs should not be used at the same location.

00Z Where used on interchanges of freeways, the Emergency Medical Services and
POLICE/STATE POLICE signs should be placed beneath the first advance exit sign.
POLICE signs should be placed to the left of other General Service signs that do not
indicate emergency services.

00AA On freeway exit ramps, the Emergency Medical Services and POLICE/STATE POLICE
signs, with their supplemental arrow auxiliary signs (see Sections 2D.25 and 2D.26), should
normally be grouped in a single assembly. They should normally be placed on the left side
of the ramp in advance of the crossroad intersection. Where Specific Service signs (see
Chapter 2F) exist on the ramp, the Emergency Medical Services and POLICE/STATE
POLICE signs should be grouped in a single assembly and placed beyond the last specific
services sign on the ramp.

Option:
00BB The Emergency Medical Services and POLICE/STATE POLICE signs may be placed on the
right side of the exit ramp where necessary or deemed appropriate.

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Guidance:
00CC At conventional highway intersections, the Emergency Medical Services and
POLICE/STATE POLICE signs should normally be grouped in a single assembly. The
assembly, or assemblies, should be placed on the right side of the roadway in advance of
the intersection. Where Specific Service signs are also used at the intersection, the General
Service sign assembly, or assemblies, should precede the Specific Service signs.

Option:
00DD The Tourist Information sign may be used to guide traffic to qualified tourist information
facilities. Tourist Information signs may be used where tourist information facilities are
within rest areas, parking areas, or service areas, or are located near freeway interchanges.

Standard:
00EE Tourist Information signs shall only be used on a freeway approaching an
interchange where motorists leaving the freeway have convenient reentry to resume
their travel, and only where necessary subsequent guidance has been provided on
the exit ramp and at each subsequent location where traffic must turn to reach the
facility.

00FF Tourist Information signs shall only be used on expressways and conventional
highways where adequate directional information is in place at location where traffic
must turn to reach the facility.

Guidance:
00GG To be eligible for signing with the Tourist Information sign, a tourist information facility should
be open at least eight hours per day, seven days per week, and should have public
telephone service available at all times. In addition:

A. To be eligible for signing on a freeway approaching an interchange, a tourist information

facility off the freeway should not be more than one mile from the exit gore.
B. To be eligible for signing at an intersection on an expressway or conventional highway, a
tourist information facility on another highway should not be more than one mile from the
intersection.

00HH The Telephone and Tourist Information sign should not be used at the same location.

Option:
00II The RV Sanitary Station sign may be used to indicate the availability of facilities designed
for the use of dumping wastes from recreational vehicle holding tanks.

Guidance:
00JJ To be eligible for signing with the RV Sanitary Station sign, a facility which receives waste
from recreational vehicle holding tanks should be licensed, or approved, by the appropriate
government agencies; and should operate for the minimum number of hours per day, and
days per week, consistent with providing reasonable service to motorists who would use the
facility.

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Option:
00KK Handicapped, Viewing Area, and Rest Room signs may be used, as necessary, to inform
traffic approaching a rest area, a parking area, or service area of facilities and/or features
within the area. These signs may also be used within a rest area, parking area, or service
area to guide traffic within such areas to the facilities. Where such guidance is for
pedestrian traffic, the signs may be appropriately reduced in size.

Guidance:
00LL Where used, the Handicapped, Viewing Area, and/or Rest Room signs should be placed, in
order from left to right, beneath the NYI7-4, NYI7-1, or NYI7-7 advance sign (the first in the
sequence if there are more than one) and the NYI7-5, NYI7-2, or NYI7-8 exit sign. The
Handicapped, Viewing Area, and Rest Room signs should be placed to the right of any Gas,
Diesel Fuel, or Food signs that are also being used at those locations.

Option:
00MM The Emergency Telephone sign may be used to identify a telephone or other device which
is part of a closed circuit emergency communication system.

Section 2I.03 General Service Signs for Freeways and Expressways

DELETE the entire section.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Support:
00A The Freeway General Service (D9-18) sign (see Figure 2I-3) is for use on freeways to inform
motorists about certain services conveniently accessible at exits.

Standard:
00B The Freeway General Service shall have white letters, symbols, arrows, and borders
on a blue background. Letter and numeral sizes shall comply with the minimum
requirements of Tables 2E-1 through 2E-4.

00C The Freeway General Service sign shall carry the symbols for one or more of the
following services only: Food (D9-8), Gas (D9-7), Diesel Fuel (D9-11), Alternative Fuel
– Compressed Natural Gas (D9-11a), Electric Vehicle Charging (D9-11b), Alternative
Fuel – Ethanol (D9-11c), Propane Gas (D9-15), Lodging (D9-9), Tent Camping (D9-3),
Trailer Camping (D9-3a), Telephone (D9-1), Hospital (D9-2), or Tourist Information (D9-
10) (see Section 2D.45).

00D Only symbols shall be permitted on the Freeway General Service sign. The D9-18a
and D9-18c signs shall not be used in New York.

Option:
00E For numbered interchanges, the exit number may be incorporated within the sign legend
(D9-18b) or displayed on an Exit Number (E1-5P) plaque (see Section 2E.31).

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Guidance:
00F The Freeway General Service sign should be used where the overall public interest is better
served by omitting brand and facility names. Where the public interest would be better
served by including such information, Specific Service signs (see Chapter 2J) should be
used instead.

00G Freeway General Service signs should be limited to areas which are rural in character.
They should not be used in urbanized areas where the availability of motorist services is
evident or may reasonably be assumed.

00H Freeway General Service signs should not be used on approaches to interchanges with
other freeways, on approaches involving lane drops, or on approaches where diagrammatic
Advance Guide signs (see Section 2E.33) are used. They should also not be used where it
would be inconvenient for motorists leaving the freeway to re-enter to resume their travel.

00I Freeway General Service signs should only be used where necessary General Service
symbol signs are in place on the exit ramp, and at subsequent locations where traffic must
turn to reach the particular services.

Option:
00J Where Tourist-Oriented Directional signs (see Chapter 2K) provide guidance at locations
where turns are necessary, the follow-up General Service Symbol signs may be omitted.

Support:
00K Ramp signs are usually not necessary at double-exit interchanges. They are also generally
not needed at single-exit interchanges for businesses which are readily visible from the
ramp terminal.

Standard:
00L No more than six services, including any appended panels, shall be displayed on one
Freeway General Service sign.

00M The qualified services available shall be shown at specific locations on the Freeway
General Service sign. To provide flexibility for the future, when the service might
become available, the sign space normally reserved for a given service symbol shall
be left blank when that service is not present.

00N Symbols for businesses which are operated on a seasonal basis shall be removed or
covered when the businesses are closed.

Guidance:
00O The symbols on a Freeway General Service sign should be displayed as follows:

A. Six services:
1. Top row—Gas, Food, and Lodging
2. Bottom row—Phone, Hospital, and Camping
B. Four services:
1. Top row—Gas and Food
2. Bottom row—Lodging and Phone
C. Three services:
1. Top row— Gas, Food, and Lodging

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Option:
00P Signing for Diesel Fuel, Propane Gas, or other alternative fuel services may be substituted
for any of the general services or appended to such signs. The International Symbol of
Accessibility for the Handicapped (D9-6) sign may be used for facilities that qualify.

00Q Substitutions of other services for any of the services shown above may be made by placing
the substitution in the lower right (four or six services) or extreme right (three services)
portion of the sign panel. An action message or an interchange number may be used for
symbol signs in the same manner as they are used for word message signs. The Diesel
Fuel symbol or the Propane Gas symbol may be substituted for the symbol representing fuel
or appended to such assemblies. The Tourist Information sign may be substituted on any of
the above configurations.

00R At rural interchange areas where limited road user services are available and where it is
unlikely that additional services will be provided within the near future, a supplemental
plaque displaying one to three services may be appended below a post-mounted
interchange guide sign.

Standard:
00S If more than three services become available at rural interchange areas where limited
road user services were anticipated, the appended sign plaque described in
Paragraph 00R shall be removed and replaced with an independently mounted
General Service sign as described in this Section.

Option:
00T A separate Telephone sign may be installed if telephone facilities are located adjacent to the
route at places where public telephones would not normally be expected. The Recreational
Vehicle Sanitary Station (D9-12) sign may be used as needed to indicate the availability of
facilities designed for dumping wastes from recreational vehicle holding tanks. In some
locations, signs may be used to indicate that services are not available.

Guidance:
00U To be eligible for a Freeway General Service sign, businesses or facilities should meet the
requirement set forth for Specific Service signs (see Chapter 2J) and General Service signs
(see Section 2I.02).

Option:
00V The eligibility requirements for a particular type of service may be satisfied by a single
business or facility, or jointly by two or more businesses or facilities in reasonably close
proximity.

Standard:
00W Where eligibility for signing involves more than one business or facility, all shall be
within the specified travel distance limit from the exit gore, and guidance to all shall
involve the same General Service symbol sign on the exit ramp and at all subsequent
locations.

00X Only one Freeway General Service sign shall be used in each travel direction at a
single-exit interchange. The number of Freeway General Service signs per travel
direction approaching a double-exit interchange shall be limited to one for each exit.

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Option:
00Y Where the services associated with each exit of a double-exit interchange are identical, one
Freeway General Service sign, covering both exits, may be used.

00Z If the distance to the next point where services are available is greater than 10 miles, a
NEXT SERVICES XX MILES (D9-17P) plaque (see Figure 2I-2) may be installed below the
Exit Direction sign (see Section 2E.36).

Standard:
00AA Where used at a numbered interchange, the Freeway General Service sign shall be
supplemented with the interchange number, as illustrated in Figure 2I-3.

00BB Where used at an unnumbered interchange, the Freeway General Service sign shall
be supplemented with an action message such as NEXT EXIT or SECOND RIGHT, as
illustrated in Figure 2I-3.

00CC Symbols on the Freeway General Service sign shall be identical in design and
meaning to those used on General Service symbol signs (see Section 2I.02).

Guidance:
00DD Symbols on the Freeway General Service signs should be 18 inches high or 18 inches wide,
as appropriate. They should be arranged so that the horizontal spaces between them are
uniform. The Gas and Diesel Fuel symbols should not ordinarily be displayed together on
the Freeway General Service sign. Also, the Trailer Camping and Tent Camping symbols
should not ordinarily be displayed together.

Option:
00EE The Gas and Diesel Fuel symbols, or both the Trailer Camping and Tent Camping symbols,
may be included where it is deemed in the public interest to do so.

Guidance:
00FF The Freeway General Service sign should be placed at least 800 feet from any other guide
sign.

00GG At a single-exit interchange, the Freeway General Service sign should be placed between
the Advance Guide sign and the Exit Direction sign. If more than one Advance Guide sign is
used, the Freeway General Service sign should be placed after the last one.

00HH Where a Supplemental Guide sign (see Section 2E.35) is used, the Freeway General
Service sign should be placed to follow it. Where a NYI9-5 or NYI9-10 ATTRACTION sign
(see Chapter 2J) is used, the Freeway General Service sign should be placed to follow it.

Standard:
00II Where two Freeway General Service signs are used at a double-exit interchange, the
signs for both exits shall be placed at the same location. The Freeway General
Service sign for the first exit to be encountered shall be placed immediately above the
Freeway General Service sign for the second exit.

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Guidance:
00JJ The Freeway General Service signs for double-exit interchanges should be positioned
between the Advance Guide sign and the Exit Direction sign for the first exit. If more than
one Advance Guide sign is used, the Freeway General Service signs should be placed after
the last one. Where a Supplemental Guide sign is used, the Freeway General Service
signs should be placed to follow it. Where NYI9-5 or NYI9-10 ATTRACTION signs are used,
the Freeway General Service signs should be placed after them.

00KK Where only one Freeway General Service sign is used at a double-exit interchange, it
should be positioned between the Advance Guide sign and the Exit Direction sign for the
first exit. If more than one Advance Guide sign is used, the Freeway General Service sign
should be placed after the last one. Where a Supplemental Guide sign is used, the Freeway
General Service sign should be placed to follow it. Where NYI9-5 or NYI9-10 ATTRACTION
signs are used, the Freeway General Service sign should be placed after them.

Option:
00LL The Freeway General Service sign may be supplemented with a Truck Parking (D9-16)
General Service sign to indicate the availability of truck parking at a nearby service area if
the criteria listed in Section 2I.02 are met.

Guidance:
00MM Where a Truck Parking sign is used in conjunction with the Freeway General Service sign,
the Truck Parking sign should be placed immediately beneath, and centered horizontally on,
the Freeway General Service sign.

Option:
00NN The Truck Parking sign may be placed at a height which is less than that required by
Section 2A.18.

Section 2I.05 Rest Area and Other Roadside Area Signs

DELETE the entire section.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
00A The design of Rest Area signs in New York shall be as provided in Sign Drawing SD-G4,
unless otherwise noted.

00B The D5-1, D5-1a, D5-2, D5-2a, and D5-6 sign designs shall not be used in New
York.

00C All signs for rest areas shall have white letters, symbols, and borders on a blue
background. Letter and numeral sizes shall conform to the minimum requirements of
Tables 2E-2 through 2E-5. On the approach to rest areas, a REST AREA (NYI7-4)
Advance Guide sign shall be placed one mile and/or two miles in advance of the rest
area. At the rest area exit gore, there shall be a sign with the message REST AREA
(NYI7-6) together with an arrow indicating the appropriate turn, as shown in Sign
Drawing SD-G4.

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00D Signs that include the legend REST AREA shall be used only where parking and rest
room facilities are available.

Guidance:
00E A roadside area that does not contain restroom facilities should be signed to indicate the
major road user service that is provided. For example, an area with only parking should be
signed as a PARKING AREA. An area with picnic tables and parking should be signed as a
PICNIC AREA.

00F Rest areas that have tourist information and welcome centers should be signed as
discussed in Section 2I.08.

00G Service area, parking area, and picnic area signing should be consistent with that specified
for rest areas, with standard messages revised as appropriate.

00H Scenic area signing should be consistent with that provided for rest areas, except that the
legends should use words such as SCENIC AREA, SCENIC VIEW, or SCENIC OVERLOOK
instead of REST AREA.

Option:
00I Between the REST AREA Advance Guide sign and the gore of the rest area exit, a REST
AREA (NYI7-5) sign may be installed where the driver needs to leave the highway to access
the rest area. The words NEXT RIGHT may be substituted for the arrow.

00J If a rest area or other roadside area is provided on a conventional road, a D5-5 sign should
be installed instead of the NYI7-5 sign at the turnoff point where the driver needs to leave
the highway to access the rest area or other roadside area.

00K The REST AREA XX MILES (NYI7-10) sign may be used on approaches to parking areas
on freeways to indicate the travel distance to the next rest area. It may also be used across
from parking, rest, and service areas provided for traffic in the opposite direction.

00L The SERVICE AREA XX MILES (NYI7-11) sign may be used on approaches to parking and
rest areas on freeways to indicate the travel distance to the next service area. It may also
be used across from parking, rest, and service areas provided for traffic in the opposite
direction.

00M The NEXT AREA XX MILES (NYI7-12) sign may be used on approaches to freeway parking,
rest, and service areas to indicate the distance to a following area in order to help motorists
decide whether to stop at the immediate area or proceed to the more distant one.

00N The NYI7-10, NYI7-11, and NYI7-12 signs may be installed independently or as
supplemental signs mounted below the appropriate Advance Guide signs.

Guidance:
00O Where installed independently on the approach to a parking area, the REST AREA XX
MILES (NYI7-10) sign should be located after, and at least 800 feet away from, the
PARKING AREA Advance Guide (NYI7-1) sign. Where used in association with an area in
the opposite direction, it should be placed where the area is readily visible.

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00P Where installed independently on the approach to a parking or rest area, the SERVICE
AREA XX MILES (NYI7-11) sign should be located after, and at least 800 feet away from,
the PARKING AREA (NYI7-1) or REST AREA (NYI7-4) Advance Guide sign. Where used in
association with an area in the opposite direction, it should be placed where the area is
readily visible.

00Q Where installed independently, the NEXT AREA XX MILES (NYI7-12) sign should be placed
after, and at least 800 feet away from, a PARKING AREA XX MILES (NYI7-1), REST AREA
XX MILES (NYI7-4) or SERVICE AREA XX MILES (NYI7-7) sign.

Option:
00R Specific Service sign Logo Panels (see Section 2J.03) may be used on the face of service area
Advance Guide signs and the service area Exit Direction sign.

00S If the rest area has facilities for the physically impaired (see Section 2I.02), the International
Symbol of Accessibility for the Handicapped (D9-6) sign may be used.

00T If the rest area has designated parking areas for trucks which meet the criteria of section
2I.02, the Truck Parking (D9-16) sign may be used.

00U If telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) are available at the rest area, the TDD (D9-
21) symbol sign (see Figure 2I-1) may be used to supplement the Advance Guide signs for
the rest area.

00V If wireless Internet services are available at the rest area, the Wi-Fi (D9-22) symbol sign
(see Figure 2I-1) may be used to supplement the Advance Guide signs for the rest area.

Guidance:
00W Where used, the International Symbol of Accessibility for the Handicapped (D9-6) sign and
the Truck Parking (D9-16) sign should be placed beneath the REST AREA Advance Guide
sign and beneath the REST AREA Exit Direction sign.

Option:
00X The FREE COFFEE (NYI7-13) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-G4) may be used in conjunction
with the NYI7-1, NYI7-2, NYI7-4, NYI7-5, NYI7-7, and NYI7-8 signs.

Guidance:
00Y The FREE COFFEE sign should only be used when services are actually being furnished.

Support:
00Z Figure 2I-101 shows an example of rest area signing.

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Section 2I.08 Tourist Information and Welcome Center Signs

INSERT the following paragraph:

Guidance:
01A Only Tourist Information Centers meeting the signing requirements and guidance in Section
2I.02 should be signed.

Section 2I.09 Radio Information Signing

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INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
00A The D12-3 sign shall not be used in New York.

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CHAPTER 2J. SPECIFIC SERVICE SIGNS

Section 2J.01 Eligibility

DELETE Paragraphs 02, 03, 04, 07, 08, 09, and 11.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
01A Specific Service signs shall be used only on freeways in New York.

01B Specific Service signs for 24-hour pharmacies shall not be used in New York.

Guidance:
01C The use of Specific Service signs should be limited primarily to areas which are rural in
character. GAS, FOOD, LODGING, and CAMPING signs should not be used in urbanized
areas where the availability of motorist services is evident or may be reasonably assumed.

Option:
01D ATTRACTION signs may be used in urbanized areas where there is adequate space.

Guidance:
01E To qualify for Specific Service signing, a business or facility:

A. Should not be located at an interchange where the road user cannot conveniently
reenter the freeway and continue in the same direction of travel;
B. Should not involve travel over poor connecting highways going to the facility or returning
to the freeway;
C. Should be adequately signed to provide directional guidance to the facility and, if
necessary, back to the freeway;
D. Should not involve signing on approaches to interchanges with other freeways, on
approaches involving lane drops, or on approaches where diagrammatic Advance Guide
signs (see Section 2E.33) are used;
E. Should be located within 3 road miles of the exit gore for the GAS service;
F. Should be located within 6 road miles of the exit gore for the FOOD service;
G. Should be located within 9 road miles of the exit gore for the LODGING service;
H. Should be located within 12 road miles of the exit gore for the CAMPING service; and
I. Should be located within 15 road miles of the exit gore for the ATTRACTION service.

INSERT the following at the end of section “E” in Paragraph 10:

Guidance:
3. Modern sanitary facilities and drinking water.

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Section 2J.02 Application

DELETE the first two sentences in Paragraph 03.

DELETE the first sentence in Paragraph 09.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
01A Specific Service signs for 24-hour pharmacies shall not be used in New York.

Section 2J.03 Logos and Logo Sign Panels

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
01A Only trademarks which are registered with the Federal Division of Patents and
Trademarks shall appear on logo panels.

Section 2J.04 Number and Size of Signs and Logo Sign Panels

DELETE Paragraphs 01, 06, and 07.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
02A There shall be no more than three logo sign panels for one of the two service types
on the same sign or sign assembly.

Standard:
05A The design of Specific Service signs and logo sign panels in New York shall be as
provided in Sign Drawing SD-G10.

Section 2J.07 Single-Exit Interchanges

DELETE Paragraphs 02 and 03.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
01A The design and use of Specific Service ramp signs in New York shall be as provided
in Section 2J.101.

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01B The following rules shall be used for assembling and positioning combination
Specific Service signs at single-exit interchanges:

A. When a NYI9-1 GAS sign is combined with a NYI9-2 FOOD, a NYI9-3 LODGING, a
NYI9-4 CAMPING, or a NYI9-5 ATTRACTION sign, the NYI9-1 sign shall be on top,
and the combination should be placed in the GAS sign position;
B. When a NYI9-2 FOOD sign is combined with a NYI9-3 LODGING, a NYI9-4
CAMPING, or a NYI9-5 ATTRACTION sign, the NYI9-2 sign shall be on top, and the
combination should be placed in the FOOD sign position;
C. When a NYI9-3 LODGING sign is combined with a NYI9-4 CAMPING or a NYI9-5
ATTRACTION sign, the NYI9-3 sign shall be on top, and the combination should
be placed in the LODGING sign position; and
D. When NYI9-4 CAMPING and NYI9-5 ATTRACTION signs are combined, the NYI9-4
sign shall be on top, and the combination should be placed in the CAMPING sign
position.

Section 2J.08 Double-Exit Interchanges

DELETE Paragraph 04.

Section 2J.09 Specific Service Trailblazer Signs

DELETE the entire section.

Section 2J.101 Specific Service Ramp Signs (NYI8-1, NYI8-1a)

Support:
01 Specific Service Ramp (NYI8-1and NYI8-1a) signs (see Sign Drawing SD-G9) are for use on
freeway exit ramps, as necessary, to provide guidance to service facilities appearing on
Specific Service signs on the mainline freeway.

Guidance:
02 A separate Specific Service Ramp sign should be displayed for each service category. A
Specific Service Ramp Sign should be used only where directional guidance, using Tourist-
Oriented Directional signs or other forms of guidance, exists at all subsequent turns or
critical decision points.

03 Specific Service Ramp signs should be spaced at least 100 feet from the exit gore sign,
from each other, and from the ramp terminal.

Standard:
04 At single-exit interchanges, Specific Service Ramp signs shall be installed along the
ramp or at the ramp terminal for facilities that have logo sign panels displayed along
the main roadway if the facilities are not readily visible from the ramp terminal.
Directions to the service facilities shall be indicated by arrows on the ramp signs.

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05 The top line on each Specific Service Ramp sign shall contain the category of the
business appearing on the sign (i.e., GAS, FOOD, LODGING, CAMPING, or
ATTRACTIONS).

06 The logo sign panels (NYI8-4) used on Specific Service Ramp signs shall be
duplicates of those displayed on the Specific Service signs located in advance of the
interchange, but shall be reduced to a size of 24” x 15”, as shown in Sign Drawing
SD-G9.

07 No more than four logo sign panels shall be displayed on a NYI8-1 sign. Where more
than four facilities in a particular service category are signed, a NYI8-1a sign shall be
used to display all of the logo sign panels in that category.

Guidance:
08 The arrows on the Specific Service Ramp sign should point in the general direction to be
followed in turning onto the intersecting highway. Vertical and diagonal arrows, where used,
should be similar to those used on Destination signs (see Section 2D.37), except that they
should have wider shafts. Arrows pointing to the right of vertical should be on the right side of
the sign. Arrows pointing to the left of vertical should be on the left side of the sign.
Businesses to the left should appear above businesses to the right. Where more than one
business lies in the same direction, those closer should appear above those more distant.
Distances to businesses should be displayed within the arrows, and should be stated to the
nearest mile. Where the stated distance would be less than one mile, it should be omitted.

Option:
09 Vertical arrows may be on either side of the sign, as appropriate.

Guidance:
10 Specific Service Ramp signs should be placed along the left side of the exit ramp in advance of
the crossroad intersection. They should be arranged so attractions, camping, lodging, food,
and gas information will be encountered in that order.

11 Where an assembly consisting of the D9-10 (see Section 2I.02) and/or a D9-1, D9-2, D9-13,
NYM11-2, NYM11-5, or NYM11-6 (see Section 2I.02) is also used on the ramp, the Specific
Service Ramp sign should be placed in advance of that assembly.

Option:
12 Where left-side placement is not feasible, Specific Service Ramp signs may be placed on
the right side of the exit ramp.

13 If placement of all Specific Service Ramp signs in advance of the crossroad intersection
would result in inadequate longitudinal spacing, the last sign (or sign pair) in the series may
be placed on the far side of the intersection.

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CHAPTER 2K. TOURIST-ORIENTED DIRECTIONAL SIGNS

Section 2K.01 Purpose and Application

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INSERT the following paragraphs:

Support:
00A Tourist-Oriented Directional signs are for use to guide traffic from the numbered route
system to tourist-oriented businesses not located on the system. They are also used to
provide guidance to service facilities from freeways on which Specific Service signs (see
Chapter 2J) are used.

00B Gas stations, restaurants, hotels, motels, campgrounds, trailer parks, resorts, antique shops,
gift shops, art galleries, golf courses, and marinas are examples of tourist-oriented
businesses. Service facilities are gas stations, restaurants, hotels and motels,
campgrounds, and attractions which appear on Specific Service signs on a freeway mainline
roadway.

Option:
00C The NYI8-2 Tourist-Oriented Directional sign (see Sign Drawing SD-G9) may be used at
intersections on conventional highways and expressways to guide traffic to tourist-oriented
business and service facilities on other highways.

00D The NYI8-3 Advance TOD sign (see Sign Drawing SD-G9) may be used in advance of the
Tourist-Oriented Directional sign to provide information to allow motorists to prepare for
turns. The Advance TOD sign may also be used to provide information about businesses
straight ahead.

Guidance:
00E The Advance TOD sign should normally be used to provide information about businesses
straight ahead only where Tourist-Oriented Directional signs indicating businesses on the
intersecting highway are used.

00F The Tourist-Oriented Directional and Advance TOD signs should only be used where
directional guidance, using Tourist-Oriented Directional signs or other forms of guidance,
exists at all subsequent turns or critical decision points.

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Section 2K.02 Design

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INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
00A The designs of Tourist-Oriented Directional signs, Advance TOD signs and TOD
business panels in New York shall be as provided in Sign Drawing SD-G9.

00B Tourist-Oriented Directional and Advance TOD signs shall not contain more than four
NYI8-4 TOD business panels. Each panel shall be rectangular in shape and shall have
a white legend and border on a blue background. The content of the legend on each
TOD business panel shall be limited to the business identification for not more than
one eligible tourist-oriented business. The legends shall not include promotional
advertising.

00C Arrows and distances shall be displayed on Tourist-Oriented Directional signs, but
shall not be displayed on Advance TOD signs.

Option:
00D TOD business panels may display business names in white series B, C, or D lettering, or
may display trademarks in their customary colors. When a trademark is used, the border
may be omitted.

Standard:
00E Only trademarks which are registered with the Federal Division of Patents and
Trademarks shall appear on TOD business panels.

Guidance:
00F The arrows on Tourist-Oriented Directional signs should point in the general direction to be
followed in turning onto the intersecting highway. Vertical and diagonal arrows, where used,
should be similar to those used on Destination signs (see Section 2D.37), except that they
should have wider shafts. Arrows pointing to the right of vertical should be on the right side
of the sign. Arrows pointing to the left of vertical should be on the left side of the sign.
Businesses to the left should appear above businesses to the right. Where more than one
business lies in the same direction, those closer should appear above those more distant.
Distances to businesses should be displayed within the arrows, and should be stated to the
nearest mile. Where the stated distance would be less than one mile, it should be omitted.

00G On Tourist-Oriented Directional signs, closer businesses should appear above those more
distant.

Option:
00H Vertical arrows may be on either side of the Tourist-Oriented Directional sign, as
appropriate.

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Section 2K.03 Style and Size of Lettering

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INSERT the following paragraph:

Guidance:
00A All letters and numbers on Tourist-Oriented Directional signs, Advance TOD signs, and TOD
Business panels should be upper-case. Any legend on a logo should be proportional to the
size of the logo.

Section 2K.04 Arrangement and Size of Signs

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INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
00A Where five or more businesses are signed, two Tourist-Oriented Directional signs
shall be used, one for businesses to the left, and one for businesses to the right.

Option:
03A At intersection approaches where four or fewer facilities are shown, the left-turn, right-turn,
and straight ahead destination panels may be combined on the same sign.

Section 2K.05 Advance Signs

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INSERT the following paragraphs:

Guidance:
00A Advance TOD signs should be limited to those situations where sight distance, intersection
vehicle maneuvers, or other vehicle operating characteristics require advance notification of
the services.

00B The top line on an Advance TOD sign used to provide advance notice of a turn should read
“NEXT LEFT” or “NEXT RIGHT” where there are no intervening intersections between the
sign and the intersection to which it pertains. Where there is an intervening intersection, the
top line should read “LEFT ½ MILE,” or “RIGHT ½ MILE,” as appropriate. The top line on an
Advance TOD sign used to provide information about businesses straight ahead should
read “AHEAD.”

Standard:
00C Where five or more businesses are signed, two Advance TOD signs shall be used,
one for businesses to the left, and one for businesses to the right.

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Section 2K.06 Sign Locations

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INSERT the following paragraphs:

Guidance:
00A Tourist-Oriented Directional signs should be placed in the near right corner of the
intersection with the highway leading to the tourist-oriented business of service facility.
Where four or less businesses are signed, a single sign should be used. It should be placed
at least 200 feet in advance of the intersection.

00B A Tourist-Oriented Directional sign for businesses to the left should precede a Tourist-
Oriented Directional sign for businesses to the right. The signs should be placed at least
200 feet apart.

00C Advance TOD signs used to provide advance notice of turns should be placed at the right
roadside approximately one-half mile in advance of the intersection. A sign for businesses
to the left should precede a sign for businesses to the right. Advance TOD signs used to
provide information about businesses straight ahead should be placed in the far right corner
of the intersection, unless Advance TOD signs for advance notice of turns are used. Where
such signs are used, the Advance TOD sign for businesses straight ahead should be placed
immediately after them.

00D Advance TOD signs should be placed approximately 500 feet apart from each other.

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CHAPTER 2L. CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGNS

Section 2L.02 Application of Changeable Message Signs

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Guidance:
02A Messages displayed on changeable message signs for highway safety campaigns,
emergency homeland security, and AMBER alerts should meet the following:
A. Display of the message will have a positive effect on highway safety, and
B. The message is a supplement to a specific national or statewide highway safety
enforcement campaign which includes a coordinated media campaign, and
C. The message meets general message content and display guidelines and provides a
high level of motorist understanding and value, and
D. The message should not be displayed for longer than 14 days per campaign, and
E. The message should not be displayed during peak hour travel on high volume roadways
where the message itself may cause congestion.

Guidance:
05A A changeable message sign should only display information that is associated with
unexpected conditions, nonrecurring congestion, or unusual travel conditions. The content
of the message on a changeable message sign should be based on the need for a motorist
to take an action.

05B In the absence of accurate travel time or travel condition information, at locations where
travel time information would not be useful, or when not being preempted with other, more
important messages, the default display of a changeable message sign should be a blank
sign.

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CHAPTER 2M. RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL INTEREST AREA SIGNS

Section 2M.01 Scope

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INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
01A Unless otherwise noted, symbol signs shall not be used along the main roadways of
freeways in New York.

Section 2M.02 Application of Recreational and Cultural Interest Area Signs

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
03A Unless otherwise noted, symbol signs shall not be used along the main roadways of
freeways in New York.

Section 2M.04 General Design Requirements for Recreational and Cultural

Interest Area Symbol Guide Signs

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
01A Recreational and cultural interest area symbol signs listed in Table 2M-1 that are used
on highways outside of recreational and cultural interest areas shall have white
symbols and borders and brown backgrounds, except the Post Office (RS-026)
symbol sign shall have a white symbol and border on a green background, and the
Restrooms (RS-022) symbol sign shall have a white symbol and border on a blue
background.

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PART 3
MARKINGS

CHAPTER 3A. GENERAL

Section 3A.06 Functions, Widths and Patterns of Longitudinal Pavement

Markings

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Support:
03A See Figure 3B-101 for examples of widths and patterns for white and yellow longitudinal
pavement markings.

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CHAPTER 3B. PAVEMENT AND CURB MARKINGS

Section 3B.01 Yellow Center Line Pavement Markings and Warrants

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INSERT the following paragraph:

Option:
02A On roadways without continuous center line pavement markings, short sections may be
marked with center line pavement markings to control the position of traffic at specific
locations, such as around curves, over hills, on approaches to grade crossings, at grade
crossings, at bridges, and on approaches to intersections.

Section 3B.02 No-Passing Zone Pavement Markings and Warrants

DELETE Paragraph 07.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Support:
00A An order, ordinance, rule, or regulation pertaining to the application of pavement markings in
accordance with this manual is necessary for no-passing zones to be “official markings,” as
referred to in Section 1126(a) of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.

Standard:
06A Yellow one-way or two way no-passing zone markings, as appropriate, shall connect
no-passing zones when there is insufficient length for unrestricted passing, (i.e. less
than 400 feet between successive no-passing zones).

Standard:
06B A no-passing zone for traffic in a particular direction shall be at least 400 feet in
length. Where the actual no-passing distance is less than 400 feet, the additional
length of yellow no-passing zone markings shall be added at the beginning of the
zone.

Support:
06C It is generally unnecessary to mark no-passing zones on two-lane, two-way urban highways.
Speeds are generally low and, where markings are provided, the yellow broken centerline
marking is usually sufficient.

Standard:
06D Where used, the minimum length of a no-passing zone on two-lane, two-way urban
highways shall be 200 feet.

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Section 3B.04 White Lane Line Pavement Markings and Warrants

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Support:
30A A solid double white line is used where lane changing is legally prohibited by official
regulation. An order, ordinance, rule, or regulation establishing specific lane changing
prohibitions for a particular section of roadway is necessary for no-lane-changing markings
to be “official markings,” as referred to in Section 1128(d) of the New York State Vehicle and
Traffic Law.

Section 3B.07 Warrants for Use of Edge Lines

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INSERT the following paragraph:

Option:
03A Edge line markings may be placed on other paved streets or highways, with or without
center line markings.

Section 3B.09 Lane-Reduction Transition Markings

DELETE Figure 3B-14.

INSERT Figure NY3B-14.

Section 3B.13 Raised Pavement Markers Supplementing other Markings

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INSERT the following paragraphs:

Support:
02A Raised pavement markers are often used to supplement longitudinal markings to improve
visibility at night and in inclement weather and to supplement other markings for
channelizing islands or approaches to obstructions.

Option:
03A Raised pavement markers used to supplement solid lines, broken lines, and dotted lines
may be placed either directly in line with, or slightly offset from, the supplemented line.
When placed in line with broken or dotted lines, they may be positioned in the gaps between
the line segments. When offset from double lines, the markers should be placed outside of
each line element.

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Guidance:
04A Red raised pavement markers used to supplement symbols or transverse lines such as
crosswalk lines, stop lines, clearance lines, and crossbars should be placed at intervals of
15 inches or less.

04B Markers representing longitudinal elements in symbols should be spaced a maximum of 60

inches apart. A maximum spacing of 30 inches should be used for diagonal elements and a
maximum spacing of 15 inches should be used for transverse elements.

Section 3B.14 Raised Pavement Markers Substituting for Pavement

Markings

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Guidance:
03A Where used to substitute for broken line markings, raised pavement markers should be
placed at the beginning and end of each line segment and at intervals in between. The
spaces between markers should not exceed 40 inches.

Support:
03B This positioning criteria applies to markers used to substitute for broken line elements in
lane markings, centerline markings, reversible lane markings, and two-way left turn
markings.

Guidance:
04A Raised pavement markers used to simulate solid lines, roadway edge lines, and
channelizing lines should be placed at intervals of 60 inches or less.

Support:
04B This spacing applies to markers used to substitute for the solid line elements in lane
markings, centerline markings, two-way left turn markings, and offset centerline markings.

Guidance:
06A Red raised pavement markers used to substitute for symbols or transverse lines such as
crosswalk lines, stop lines, clearance lines, and crossbars should be placed at intervals of
15 inches or less.

06B Markers representing longitudinal elements in symbols should be spaced a maximum of 60

inches apart. A maximum spacing of 30 inches should be used for diagonal elements; a
maximum spacing of 15 inches should be used for transverse elements.

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Section 3B.19 Parking Space Markings

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Standard:
03A Transverse lines shall be used where parking spaces are marked on a roadway which
does not have standard centerline or lane markings.
Option:
03B On roadways which have standard centerline or lane markings, the parking lane may be
indicated by a dotted line consisting of uniform line segments 4 feet in length separated by
uniform gaps approximately 20 feet long.

Guidance:
03C Where peak-hour parking prohibitions permit the use of the parking lane as a travel lane, the
parking lane should be at least 10 feet wide.

Option:
03D An edge line may be used to separate the travel lanes from the parking lanes.

Standard:
03E Angle parking sections, where marked, shall be indicated by parallel lines defining
the individual parking stalls. Such lines shall extend into the roadway for a distance
of between 17 to 21 feet.

Option:
03F The ends may be connected by a continuous longitudinal line.

Standard:
03G Stall width in angled parking sections shall allow sufficient space between parked
vehicles to permit opening of vehicle doors.

Section 3B.20 Pavement Word, Symbol, and Arrow Markings

DELETE Paragraph 25.

DELETE Figure 3B-14.

INSERT Figure NY3B-14 and the following paragraphs:

Guidance:
15A When used, the top of the STOP or YIELD word marking should be approximately 10 feet in
advance of the stop or yield line.

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Standard:
24A Word and symbol pavement markings shall not be used to inform motorists of
mandatory messages, except as a supplement to standard signs. Where a movement
that would otherwise be legal is to be prohibited, such as when through traffic lanes
approaching an intersection become mandatory turn lanes, lane-use arrow markings
(see Figure 3B-21) shall be used and accompanied by standard signs.

24B All references to “Figure 3B-14” in the MUTCD shall be understood to actually refer
to Figure NY3B-14.

Support:
24C A mandatory movement is one which is required by order, ordinance, rule or regulation, or
which results from the prohibition of other movements by order, ordinance, rule or regulation.

Section 3B.23 Curb Markings

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INSERT the following paragraphs:

Support:
01A Where used to delineate the curb, visibility is generally improved, especially during night
hours. They become, in effect, edge markings delineating the edge of the roadway.

Support:
06A This is considered good practice for the following reasons:

A. In the winter, curb markings are frequently obliterated by snow and ice; and
B. Road users with visual deficiencies can find it difficult to distinguish colors and/or read
word markings on curbs, especially at night.

Standard:
07A A colored curb shall not be used to convey parking regulations. Signs shall be the
primary method to indicate non-statutory parking regulations. Where curbs are
marked, the colors shall conform to the general principles of markings (see Section
3A.05).

Option:
07B Legible word markings may be used to convey a general statutory prohibition of parking
within a specific distance of a STOP sign, driveway, fire hydrant, or crosswalk.

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CHAPTER 3C. ROUNDABOUT MARKINGS

Section 3C.06 Pavement Word and Symbol Markings for Roundabouts

DELETE Paragraph 06.

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
05A If used on approaches to a roundabout, lane-use arrows shall be fish-hook arrows,
and the arrow in the left-most lane shall include an oval symbolizing the central island
as shown in Figure 3C-2.

05B If lane use arrows are used on approaches to roundabouts, the arrows used on
intersection lane control (R3-5, R3-6, and R3-8 series) signs (see Section 2B.19) shall
also be fish-hook.

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CHAPTER 3F. DELINEATORS

Section 3F.04 Delineator Placement and Spacing

DELETE Paragraph 05.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Guidance:
04A Delineators should be spaced 200 feet apart on mainline tangent sections. Delineators
should be spaced 100 feet apart on ramp tangent sections.

Option:
04B Other, closer regular spacing may be used.

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CHAPTER 3I. ISLANDS

Section 3I.01 General

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Support:
01A While islands frequently serve more than one purpose, they are generally classified
according to their main function as pedestrian refuge islands, traffic divisional islands, or
traffic channelizing islands.

01B Pedestrian refuge islands:

A. Refuge islands provide areas for pedestrians where it is difficult to cross the entire
roadway at one time.
B. Refuge islands are particularly useful in urban areas where there is a significant volume
of pedestrian traffic and heavy vehicular traffic volumes make it difficult for pedestrians
to cross, such as on multi-lane roadways, in large or irregularly shaped intersections,
and at signalized intersections.
C. A continuous median between intersections is appropriate when refuge islands are
required at each intersection along a highway.
D. Passenger loading islands are a special class of refuge islands that provide pedestrian
refuge while loading and unloading passengers from transit vehicles.

01C Divisional islands:

A. Divisional islands are used to separate traffic. They are used between opposing traffic
streams (for example, the median of a divided highway) or between traffic lanes in the
same direction (for example, to separate a left-turn lane from the adjacent through traffic
lane). Divisional islands are also used to guide traffic past an obstruction in the
roadway, to separate opposing traffic in advance of an intersection, or to prevent
passing and/or lane encroachment at certain locations such as sharp curves or narrow
underpasses.
B. Medians are continuous divisional islands. They provide a buffer area between opposing
streams of traffic, protection and control of crossing and turning traffic, and refuge for
pedestrians.

01D Channelizing islands:

A. The primary function of a channelizing island is to control and guide a motorist into the
proper lane for the intended movement. Channelizing islands are also used in broad
expanses of pavement to promote an orderly flow of traffic.
B. Channelization is particularly helpful at highways intersecting at oblique angles, at three-
leg junctions, and at multi-leg intersections.
C. Channelizing islands are used for separation and special control of turning movements.

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PART 4
HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SIGNALS

CHAPTER 4A. GENERAL

Section 4A.01 Types

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Support:
01A Motorists approaching a traffic signal must presume that the signal is intended to function.
Except in the case of ramp metering, pedestrian hybrid beacons, emergency-vehicle hybrid
beacons, or automatic toll collection signals, motorists must presume that equipment failure
is the reason for signal controlling indications to not be illuminated.

01B Section 1117 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law states that if an intersection
governed by a traffic-control signal is out of service or otherwise malfunctioning, motorists
must stop in the manner required for stop signs set forth in Section 1172 of the New York
State Vehicle and Traffic Law and proceed according to the rules of right of way for vehicles.

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CHAPTER 4C. TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL NEEDS STUDIES

Section 4C.08 Warrant 7. Crash Experience

INSERT the following paragraph:

Support:
03A Types of accidents have an important bearing on the need for signalization. However,
installation of a signal because of one spectacular or highly publicized accident is not
justified.

A. Traffic control signals cannot be expected to reduce the following types of accidents:
1. Rear-end collisions (which usually increase after signalization);
2. Collisions between vehicles proceeding in the same or opposite directions where one
turns across the path of the other, if no independent signal interval will be provided
for these turn movements; and
3. Accidents involving pedestrians and turning vehicles when both move during the
same “go” interval.
B. Traffic control signals when obeyed by drivers and pedestrians can be expected to
reduce the number and severity of the following types of accidents:
1. Substantially right-angle collisions or those involving conflicts between vehicles
which approach on intersecting highways:
2. Those involving conflicts between straight-moving vehicles and crossing pedestrians;
and
3. Those involving straight-moving vehicles and left-turning vehicles approaching from
opposite directions, if a protected left turn interval will be provided during the signal
cycle for the left turn movement.

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CHAPTER 4D. TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL FEATURES

Section 4D.05 Application of Steady Signal Indications

INSERT the following paragraph:

Option:
04A If a protected U-turn movement is provided, and right turns on red are allowed from the
conflicting approach from the left, a RIGHT TURN ON RED MUST YIELD TO U-TURN
(R10-30) sign (see Section 2B.54) may be used to advise road users making the right turn
on red of the operation.

Section 4D.12 Visibility, Aiming, and Shielding of Signal Faces

Standard:
19A Signal heads shall be dark green or yellow.

Support:
19B Visibility of signal indications, particularly red indications, is usually more important than
visibility of the signal heads themselves. Green signal heads offer greater contrast to the
signal indications. Yellow signal heads have application where contrast with the background
is considered more important than contrast with the signal indications.

Section 4D.13 Lateral Positioning of Signal Faces

DELETE Paragraph 03.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
02A The required signal faces for through traffic on an approach shall be located not less
than 8 feet apart measured horizontally perpendicular to the approach between the
centers of the signal faces, nor more than 27 feet apart.
`
02B Primary signal faces shall be located laterally, with respect to the intersection
approach which they are intended to control, within the following limitations:

1. No face shall be located more than 10 feet to the right of the right edge of the
roadway;
2. No face shall be located more than 10 feet to the left of the left edge of the
intersection;
3. At least one face shall be located at, or to the right of, the left edge of the
approach.

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Standard:
09A When a primary signal face controls left turn movements , no other vehicular signal
face associated with that intersection approach shall be to the left of that face, other
than a supplemental face which displays the same indications.

09B When a primary signal face controls right turn movements, no other vehicular signal
face associated with that intersection approach shall be to the right of that face, other
than a supplemental face which displays the same indications.

Standard:
10A If supplemental signal faces are used, they shall be located laterally:
A. Not more than 10 feet to the right of the right edge of the roadway, or right curb
line extended, whichever is further to the right; and
B. Not more than 10 feet to the left of the left edge of the intersection.
C. So that each face, with indications visible from any location, shall be spaced
laterally at least 8 feet from the next adjacent face with indications visible from the
same location;
D. So that when a primary signal face controls left turn movements associated with
the same intersection approach, they shall not be to the left of that primary face
unless they display the same indications; and
E. So that when a primary signal face controls right turn movements associated with
the same intersection approach, they shall not be to the right of that primary face
unless they display the same indications.

Section 4D.14 Longitudinal Positioning of Signal Faces

DELETE Paragraph 03.

INSERT the following after A.3. in Paragraph 01:

Standard:
4. No face shall be more than 30 feet beyond the intersecting roadway.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
01A A primary separate left-turn or separate right-turn signal face that does not meet the
location requirements of Paragraph 01 shall be located longitudinally not less than 15
nor more than 120 feet beyond the stop line on the lanes controlled.

Guidance:
02A When used, supplemental signal faces should be located longitudinally at, or not more than
120 feet beyond, the stop line in the lane or lanes each controls.

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Section 4D.15 Mounting Height of Signal Faces

DELETE Paragraph 03.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
02A The bottom of the signal housing and any related attachments to a vehicular signal
face located over any portion of a highway that can be used by motor vehicles shall
be at least 15 feet above the pavement and not more than 19 feet above the pavement.

Guidance:
02B The bottom of a signal housing and any related attachments to a vehicular signal face
located over any portion of a highway that can be used by motor vehicles should be located
approximately 17 feet above the pavement.

Guidance:
04A The bottom of a signal housing (including brackets) of a vehicular signal face that is
vertically arranged and not located over a roadway:

A. Should be approximately 12 feet above the sidewalk or, if there is no sidewalk, above
the pavement grade at the center of the roadway.
B. Should be approximately 12 feet above the median island grade of the center median if
located on the near side of the intersection.

Section 4D.29 Flashing Operation – Transition Into Flashing Mode

INSERT the following paragraph:

Option:
03A Emergency changes from stop-and-go operation to flashing operation (for example, when a
display of conflicting green indications is sensed by the control equipment) may occur at any
time.

Section 4D.31 Flashing Operation – Transition Out of Flashing Mode

INSERT the following paragraph:

Guidance:
03A Pre-planned automatic changes from flashing to stop-and-go operation should be made at
the beginning of the artery green interval where practicable, preferably at the beginning of
the common green interval (i.e. when a green indication is shown in both directions on the
artery). Pre-planned automatic changes from stop-and-go to flashing operation should be
made at the end of the common artery red interval where practicable (i.e. when a red
indication is shown in both directions on the artery).

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CHAPTER 4E. PEDESTRIAN CONTROL FEATURES

Section 4E.05 Location and Height of Pedestrian Signal Heads

DELETE Paragraph 02.

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
01A If pedestrian signal heads are mounted on the same support as vehicular signal
heads, there shall be a physical separation of at least 1 foot between them.

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CHAPTER 4G. TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS AND HYBRID BEACONS FOR

EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS

Section 4G.01 Applications of Emergency-Vehicle Traffic Control Signals and

Hybrid Beacons

DELETE the entire section.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Support:
00A An emergency-vehicle traffic control signal is a special traffic control signal that assigns the
right-of-way to an authorized emergency vehicle. Adherence to certain warrants and
guidelines is necessary to prevent indiscriminate application, with resultant motorist
disregard for warranted installations.

00B While emergency signals make it easier for emergency vehicles to enter and proceed along
highways, they can be disadvantageous for volunteer personnel trying to reach an
emergency vehicle facility. Volunteers traveling to the facility are not permitted to proceed
through red indications. Red indications on the highway approaches to an emergency
vehicle facility and their attendant traffic queues may increase volunteers’ response times.

Option:
00C An emergency-vehicle hybrid beacon may be installed instead of an emergency-vehicle
traffic control signal under conditions described in Section 4G.04

Guidance:
00D An emergency-vehicle traffic control signal should be provided only if there is a
demonstrated need. Consideration should first be given to providing less sophisticated
solutions (e.g., warning signs and/or flashing beacon assemblies) to operational problems.

00E The factors to be considered in determining the need for an emergency-vehicle traffic
control signal should include: vehicular volumes and speeds; the number and timing of
emergency vehicle movements; visibility of the emergency vehicles to approaching traffic;
sight distance along the highway at the point where emergency vehicles enter the roadway
or intersection; and emergency vehicle accident experience.

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00F The following warrants should be applied in considering the installation of an emergency-
vehicle traffic control signal:

A. Two-lane highways. Emergency-vehicle traffic control signals should be used on

two-lane highways only where, within a two-year period, 200 emergency calls occur
during times when the rate of flow on the highway is at least:

1. 750 vehicles per hour; or

2. 525 vehicles per hour, if the 85th-percentile highway speed is over 40 miles per
hour; or
3. 525 vehicles per hour if the stopping sight distance for vehicles approaching on
the major street is insufficient to permit reasonably safe entrance of emergency
vehicles; or
4. 375 vehicles per hour, if the 85th-percentile highway speed is over 40 miles per
hour and the stopping sight distance for vehicles approaching on the major street
is insufficient to permit reasonably safe entrance of emergency vehicles.

B. Four-lane highways. Emergency-vehicle traffic control signals should be used on

four-lane highways only where, within a two-year period, 200 emergency calls occur
during times when the rate of flow on the highway is at least:

1. 900 vehicles per hour; or

2. 630 vehicles per hour, if the 85th-percentile highway speed is over 40 miles per
hour; or
3. 630 vehicles per hour if the stopping sight distance for vehicles approaching on
the major street is insufficient to permit reasonably safe entrance of emergency
vehicles; or
4. 450 vehicles per hour, if the 85th-percentile highway speed is over 40 miles per
hour and the stopping sight distance for vehicles approaching on the major street
is insufficient to permit reasonably safe entrance of emergency vehicles.

Support:
00G The stopping sight distance may be determined using the 2004 AASHTO Policy, Stopping
Sight Distance, Exhibit 3-1.

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CHAPTER 4L. FLASHING BEACONS

Section 4L.01 General Design and Operation of Flashing Beacons

DELETE Paragraph 04.

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
03A A beacon shall not be included within the border of a sign.

Section 4L.03 Warning Beacon

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
08A If used with a WHEN FLASHING (NYR7-13P, NYR7-13aP) plaque (see sign drawing
SD-R11), Warning Beacons shall be operated only when the condition or regulation is
in effect.

Section 4L.04 Speed Limit Sign Beacon

DELETE Paragraph 04.

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CHAPTER 4M. LANE-USE CONTROL SIGNALS

Section 4M.02 Meaning of Lane-Use Control Signal Indications

INSERT the following paragraph:

Support:
01A Section 1116 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law specifies that traffic facing a
flashing yellow X signal may travel in any lane over which such signal is shown preparatory
to making a left turn, using proper caution. The MUTCD equivalent of this device is for a
signal face to have either a WHITE TWO-WAY LEFT TURN ARROW or a WHITE ONE-
WAY LEFT TURN ARROW. At this time, the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law does
not allow a signal face to have either of the two signal indications involving white turn
arrows.

DELETE C. and D. of Paragraph 01.

INSERT the following text at the end of Paragraph 01:

Standard:
F. A steady WHITE TWO-WAY LEFT TURN ARROW signal indication shall not be
used in New York, pending legislative action to amend Section 1116 of the Vehicle
and Traffic Law.
G. A steady WHITE ONE-WAY LEFT TURN ARROW signal indication shall not be
used in New York, pending legislative action to amend Section 1116 of the Vehicle
and Traffic Law.

Section 4M.03 Design of Lane-Use Control Signals

DELETE Paragraphs 01, 03, 05, and 13.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
00A All lane-use control signal indications shall be in units with rectangular signal faces
and shall have opaque backgrounds. Nominal minimum height and width of each
DOWNWARD GREEN ARROW, YELLOW X, and RED X signal face shall be 18 inches
for typical applications.

Standard:
02A Each reversible lane that also operates as a two-way or one-way left-turn lane during
certain periods shall have signal faces that also include the applicable flashing
YELLOW X symbol.

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Standard:
04A If in separate signal sections, the relative positions from left to right of the signal
indications shall be RED X, YELLOW X, and DOWNWARD GREEN ARROW.

Option:
12A In areas with minimal visual clutter and with speeds of less than 40 MPH, lane-use control
signal faces with nominal height and width of 12 inches may be used for the DOWNWARD
GREEN ARROW, YELLOW X, and RED X signal faces.

Section 4M.04 Operation of Lane-Use Control Signals

DELETE Paragraphs 02, 03, and 04.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
01A For reversible-lane control signals, the following combination of signal indications
shall not be simultaneously displayed over the same lane to both directions of travel:
A. DOWNWARD GREEN ARROW in both directions;
B. Steady YELLOW X in both directions;
C. DOWNWARD GREEN ARROW in one direction and steady YELLOW X in the other
direction;
D. Flashing YELLOW X in one direction and steady YELLOW X in the other direction.

01B A moving condition in one direction shall be terminated either by the immediate
display of a RED X signal indication or by a steady YELLOW X signal indication
followed by a RED X signal indication. In either case, the duration of the RED X signal
indication shall be sufficient to allow clearance of the lane before any moving
condition is allowed in the opposing direction.

01C Whenever a DOWNWARD GREEN ARROW signal indication is changed to a flashing

YELLOW X signal indication, the RED X signal indication shall continue to be
displayed to the opposite direction of travel for an appropriate duration to allow traffic
time to vacate the lane being converted to a two-way left-turn lane.

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PART 5
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES FOR LOW-VOLUME ROADS

CHAPTER 5A. GENERAL

Section 5A.01 Function

INSERT the following Paragraphs:

Standard:
05A All traffic control devices found in Part 5 shall conform to the provisions located in
other Parts of this Manual and the New York State Supplement.

Support:
05B The MUTCD and the New York State Supplement list the acceptable traffic control devices
that may be used on highways in New York.

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CHAPTER 5B. REGULATORY SIGNS

Section 5B.05 Parking Signs (R8 Series)

INSERT the following Paragraphs:

Standard:
01A The R8-3a, R8-3cP and the R8-3dP plaques shall not be used in New York.

Support:
01B See Sections 2B.46 and 2B.47 for more information on use of Parking Signs.

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CHAPTER 5C. WARNING SIGNS

Section 5C.09 Vehicular Traffic Warning and Non-Vehicular Warning Signs

(W11 Series and W8-6)

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
00A The W8-6 sign shall not be used in New York.

Guidance:
04A The diagonal downward pointing arrow (W16-7P) should not be used with the W11-16,
W11-17, W11-18, W11-19, W11-20, or W11-21 signs, or with other signs in this series
where road crossing locations are unpredictable.

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PART 6
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

CHAPTER 6F. TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL ZONE DEVICES

Section 6F.02 General Characteristics of Signs

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
13A Major legend changes to standard signs or unique signs require approval of the New
York State Department of Transportation before they may be used in New York if the
change can be considered more than a minor modification (e.g. making a word plural
or singular, changing the distance or hours listed on a sign, word deviations such as
“road” instead of “street”).

Section 6F.11 STAY IN LANE Sign (R4-9)

INSERT the following paragraph:

Guidance:
01A If a STAY IN LANE sign is used, it should be accompanied by a solid double white line to
prohibit lane changing.

Section 6F.12 Work Zone and Higher Fines Signs and Plaques

DELETE Paragraphs 02, 03, and 04.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Guidance:
01A A BEGIN HIGHER FINES ZONE (R2-10) sign (See Figure 6F-3) or a FINES DOUBLED
FOR SPEEDING IN WORK ZONES (NYR9-12) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R15) should be
installed at the upstream end of a work zone, and an END HIGHER FINES ZONE (R2-11)
sign (see Figure 6F-3) should be installed at the downstream end of the work zone.

Option:
01B A FINES HIGHER (R2-6P) plaque (see Section 2B.17 and Figure 6F-3) may be mounted
below the Speed Limit sign.

Support:
01C Section 1180(f) of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law discusses violations for
speeding in work zones.

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Section 6F.15 Special Regulatory Signs

INSERT the following paragraph:

Support:
02A Section 2B.02 contains information about design of regulatory signs that do not appear in
this Manual.

Section 6F.31 Flagger Signs (W20-7, W20-7a)

DELETE Paragraph 03.

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
02A The FLAGGER (W20-7a) sign shall not be used in New York.

Section 6F.33 Workers Signs (W21-1, W21-1a)

DELETE Paragraph 03.

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
02A The WORKERS (W21-1a) sign shall not be used in New York.

Section 6F.36 Motorized Traffic Signs (W8-6, W11-10)

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
00A The TRUCK CROSSING (W8-6) sign shall not be used in New York.

Section 6F.50 Other Warning Signs

INSERT the following paragraph:

Option:
02A In addition to the standard Temporary Traffic Control signs shown in this Chapter, any
standard warning sign shown in other Parts of this Manual or the New York State
Supplement can be used as a Temporary Traffic Control warning sign.

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Section 6F.53 Supplementary Distance Plaque (W7-3aP)

INSERT the following paragraph:

Guidance:
04A Distances shown on a Supplementary Distance plaque should be:
A. To the nearest quarter mile, if less than one mile;
B. To the nearest half mile if between one mile and three miles; and
C. To the nearest whole mile, if more than three miles.

Section 6F.59 Detour Signs (M4-8, M4-8a, M4-8b, M4-9, M4-9a, M4-9b. M4-9c,
and M4-10

INSERT the following paragraph.

Option:
13A The M4-9 series signs may be used to guide motorists straight ahead by modifying the
arrow to point upwards.

Section 6F.61 Arrow Boards

DELETE Paragraph 05.

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
04A Arrow boards shall meet the minimum size, legibility distance, number of elements,
and other specifications shown in Figure 6F-6, except that arrow boards operated in
the flashing caution mode shall only illuminate the upper left, upper right, lower left,
and lower right elements, or the alternating diamond pattern. The four-element bar
pattern shown in Figure 6F-6 as an option shall not be used in New York.

Section 6F.101 BRIDGE CLOSED 500 FT Sign (NYW8-4)

Option:
01 The BRIDGE CLOSED 500 FT (NYW8-4) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-W27) may be used to
provide advance warning that a bridge is closed.

Guidance:
02 Where used, the BRIDGE CLOSED 500 FT sign should be placed in advance of each location
where a ROAD CLOSED (R11-2) sign or BRIDGE OUT XX MILES AHEAD LOCAL TRAFFIC
ONLY (R11-3b) sign is displayed and no alternative path is signed at that location (i.e., the
ROAD CLOSED or BRIDGE OUT XX MILES AHEAD LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY sign is not
accompanied by a Detour Arrow (M4-10).

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Section 6F.102 Miscellaneous Temporary Traffic Control Signs (NYW8-30,

NYW8-31, NYW8-32, NYW8-33)

Option:
01 The WET PAINT (NYW8-30), STAY IN LANE (NYW8-31), DO NOT PASS (NYW8-32), and
LANE CLOSED (NYW8-33) signs (see Sign Drawing SD-W28) may be used to warn of
mobile marking operations and to alert motorists as to what actions are appropriate as they
approach or pass pavement marking vehicles.

02 These signs may be used alone or in combination, as conditions require, minimizing hazard
and tracking of fresh markings. The STAY IN LANE, DO NOT PASS, and LANE CLOSED,
signs may be used, as necessary, with other types of work vehicle work operations.

03 As an alternative to the rectangular designs, Miscellaneous Temporary Traffic Control Signs

may also be made in diamond shapes with appropriate sized legends.

Section 6F.104 SANDBLASTING Sign (NYW8-43)

Option:
01 The SANDBLASTING (NYW8-43) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-W30) may be used to warn of
work sites where sandblasting is being conducted and airborne dust or debris might at times
drift into the roadway.

Guidance:
02 The SANDBLASTING sign should be displayed only while sandblasting is occurring. It
should be removed, covered, or faced away from traffic when sandblasting operations are
not being carried out. Where used, the SANDBLASTING sign should be placed a suitable
distance in advance of the sandblasting area.

Section 6F.107 INCREASED ENFORCEMENT AREA Sign (NYW8-46)

Option:
01 The INCREASED ENFORCEMENT AREA (NYW8-46) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-W33)
may be used when a police presence is expected to be active during a significant portion of
the scheduled work zone operations.

Guidance:
02 When used, the INCREASED ENFORCEMENT AREA sign should be placed 300 feet in
advance of all other work zone signs (including the "FINES DOUBLED FOR SPEEDING IN
WORK ZONES" sign) on low-speed (less than 45 MPH) highways, and 500 feet in advance
on high-speed (45 MPH or higher) highways.

Standard:
03 The INCREASED ENFORCEMENT AREA sign shall be removed at the conclusion of
the project.

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CHAPTER 6H. TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Notes for Figure 6H-4 - Typical Application 4

Short Duration or Mobile Operations on a Shoulder

DELETE Item #8.

INSERT the following :

Standard:
8. Only standard signs, as shown in other Parts of this Manual and the New York
State Supplement, shall be used as vehicle-mounted signs. Vehicle-mounted
signs shall be mounted in a manner such that they are not obscured by equipment
or supplies. Sign legends on vehicle-mounted signs shall be covered or turned
from view when work is not in progress.

Notes for Figure 6H-6 - Typical Application 6

Shoulder Work with Minor Encroachment

DELETE Item #11.

INSERT the following :

Standard:
11. Only standard signs, as shown in other Parts of this Manual and the New York
State Supplement, shall be used as vehicle-mounted signs. Vehicle-mounted
signs shall be mounted in a manner such that they are not obscured by equipment
or supplies. Sign legends on vehicle-mounted signs shall be covered or turned
from view when work is not in progress.

Notes for Figure 6H-17 - Typical Application 17

Mobile Operations on a Two-Lane Road

DELETE Item #1.

INSERT the following :

Standard:
1. Only standard signs, as shown in other Parts of this Manual and the New York
State Supplement, shall be used as vehicle-mounted signs. Vehicle-mounted
signs shall be mounted in a manner such that they are not obscured by equipment
or supplies. Sign legends on vehicle-mounted signs shall be covered or turned
from view when work is not in progress.

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Notes for Figure 6H-35 - Typical Application 35

Mobile Operation on a Multi-Lane Road

DELETE Item #2.

INSERT the following :

Standard:
2. Only standard signs, as shown in other Parts of this Manual and the New York
State Supplement, shall be used as vehicle-mounted signs. Vehicle-mounted
signs shall be mounted in a manner such that they are not obscured by equipment
or supplies. Sign legends on vehicle-mounted signs shall be covered or turned
from view when work is not in progress.

Notes for Figure 6H-36 - Typical Application 36

Lane Shift on a Freeway

DELETE Item #11.

INSERT the following :

Guidance:
11. If a STAY IN LANE sign is used, it should be accompanied by a solid double white line to
prohibit lane changing.

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CHAPTER 6I. CONTROL OF TRAFFIC THROUGH TRAFFIC INCIDENT

MANAGEMENT AREAS

Section 6I.01 General

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
01A In New York, the operational practices related to emergency incident responses
provided in other Parts of this Manual and the New York State Supplement shall apply
to police officers and other emergency responders responding to an emergency only
in so far as such officers or emergency responders deem compliance with such
Manual practicable.

Support:
01B Chapter 722 of the 2006 Laws of New York modified Section 1680(a) of the New York State
Vehicle & Traffic Law regarding the need for police officers and other emergency
responders to comply with Chapter 6I.

Section 6I.101 Incident Management Signs (NYW8-42, NYW8-47)

Option:
01 The ACCIDENT AHEAD (NYW8-42) and EMERGENCY SCENE AHEAD (NYW8-47) signs
(see Sign Drawing SD-W29) may be used to warn of rescue and recovery operations
associated with traffic accidents and other incidents.

Guidance:
02 Where used, the ACCIDENT AHEAD or EMERGENCY SCENE AHEAD sign should be
placed a suitable distance in advance of the accident or incident sitem or at a remote
location where traffic can detour or turn around.

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PART 7
TRAFFIC CONTROL FOR SCHOOL AREAS

CHAPTER 7B. SIGNS

DELETE Figures 7B-2, 7B-3, and 7B-5.

Section 7B.03 Position of Signs

DELETE Paragraph 03.

Option:
02A In-roadway signs for school traffic control areas may be used consistent with the
requirements of Sections 2B.12, 7B.12, and the New York State Supplement.

Section 7B.08 School Sign (S1-1) and Plaques

DELETE Item B of Paragraph 02.

INSERT the following paragraph:

Support:
01A New York State Law does not define “School Zone” other than in conjunction with “Drug
Free School Zones” (Highway Law Section 317).

Section 7B.09 School Zone Sign (S1-1) and Plaques (S4-3P, S4-7P) and END
SCHOOL ZONE Sign (S5-2)

INSERT the following paragraph:

Support:
01A New York State Law does not define “School Zone” other than in conjunction with “Drug
Free School Zones” (Highway Law Section 317).

Standard:
04A The END SCHOOL ZONE (S5-2) sign shall not be used in New York.

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Section 7B.10 Higher Fines Zone Signs (R2-10, R2-11) and Plaques

DELETE the entire section.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Support:
00A New York State law does not define “school zone” and does not provide for increased fines
for violations in school zones.

00B The New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law §1180(h)(4) provides for higher fines when
convicted of violating a school speed limit.

Standard:
00C A FINES HIGHER (R2-6P) plaque (see Figure 7B-1) shall be installed as a supplement
to the first reduced school speed limit sign in a reduced school speed zone to identify
the beginning point of the higher fines zone.

Section 7B.11 School Advance Crossing Assembly

DELETE Paragraphs 03 and 05.

Section 7B.12 School Crossing Assembly

DELETE Paragraphs 06 - 08.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Guidance:
03A The School Crossing assembly should be installed at marked crosswalk(s) used by students
going to and from school (see Figure 7B-4), as determined by an engineering study. The
School Crossing assembly should not be installed at signalized intersections.

Standard:
03B The R1-6a and R1-6c signs shall not be used in New York State.

Standard:
05A If an In-Street Pedestrian Crossing sign or an In-Street Schoolchildren Crossing sign
is placed in the roadway, the sign support shall comply with the mounting height and
special mounting support requirements for In-Street Pedestrian Crossing (R1-6) signs
(see Section 2B.12).

05B The In-Street Pedestrian Crossing sign, the In-Street Schoolchildren Crossing sign,
and the Overhead Pedestrian Crossing sign shall not be used at signalized locations.

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Section 7B.13 School Bus Stop Ahead Sign (S3-1)

INSERT the following paragraph:

Guidance:
01A Both the need for, and the placement of, the School Bus Stop Ahead sign should be based
on the distances in Table 4D-2.

Section 7B.15 School Speed Limit Assembly (S4-1P, S4-2P, S4-3P, S4-4P, S4-
6P, S5-1) and END SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT Sign (S5-3)

DELETE the entire section.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
00A A New York School Speed Limit assembly (see Figure 7B-101) shall be used to
indicate the speed limit where a reduced school speed limit zone has been
established based upon an engineering study or where a reduced school speed limit
is specified for such areas by statute. The New York School Speed Limit assembly
shall be placed at or as near as practical to the point where the reduced school speed
limit zone begins.

00B The S5-1 sign and the S4-1P, S4-2P, S4-4P, and S4-6P plaques shall not be used in
New York.

Support:
00C Section 2B.13 contains information regarding placement of additional speed limit signs
within a speed zone.

00D The New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law (Sections 1620(a), 1622, 1630, 1643, 1662-a,
1180(c)) specifies the maximum length of a school speed limit zone and the locations where
school speed limits may be established, the times when the limits are allowed to be in effect,
and the manner in which the speed limits must be posted. A school is considered to be
every place of academic, vocational or religious services or instruction for persons under the
age of 21 years, except places of higher education. It shall include every child care center,
every institution for the care or training of the mentally or physically handicapped; and every
day camp. (17 NYCRR 720.1(s))

Standard:
00E If a reduced school speed limit zone has been established, a School (S1-1) sign (see
Figure 7B-1) shall be installed in advance (see Table NY2C-4 for advance placement
guidelines) of the first School Speed Limit sign assembly that is encountered in each
direction as traffic approaches the reduced school speed limit zone (see Figure 7B-102).

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00F In order for a school speed limit to be established, all of the following conditions shall
be met:

A. The facility is a school; and

B. Some of the children walk or bicycle to or from the facility; or the facility and
related facilities (e.g., classrooms, cafeteria, gymnasium, playground, athletic
fields, parking lots) are separated by a highway and require the children to cross
the highway on foot to access the facilities; and
C. The facility and the jurisdiction responsible for the highway provide written
documentation of their support for a school speed limit.

Guidance:
00G Where a school speed limit is established and if students must cross a highway at a school,
the following conditions should be met:

A. The school speed limit zone contains a marked crosswalk; and

B. The crosswalk is supervised by an adult crossing guard; and
C. There is no nearby traffic control signal, pedestrian overpass or underpass, or bridge
suitable for pedestrian use within the designated school speed zone.

00H The numerical value of a school speed limit should be approximately 10 MPH below the
normally prevailing 85th percentile speed on the highway, or at approximately the actual 85th
percentile speed within the zone during school crossing periods.

Standard:
00I In accordance with the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, school speed limits
shall not be set below 15 MPH.

00J The maximum length of a school speed limit zone, as established in the New York
State Vehicle and Traffic Law, shall not be greater than 1320 feet (0.25 mile) on a
highway passing a school building, entrance or exit of a school abutting on the
highway.

Guidance:
00K The reduced speed limit zone should begin at a point either 200 feet upstream from the
crosswalk, or 300 feet upstream from the school property line, whichever is encountered first
as traffic approaches the school. The minimum length of a school speed limit zone should
be 400 feet.

Option:
00L Longitudinal distances may be slightly adjusted to fit field conditions.

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Standard:
00M The hours of operation of a school speed limit as established by the New York State
Vehicle and Traffic Law shall be effective only on “school days” at times indicated by
the school speed limit sign. The hours of operation shall be one of the following:

A. Between the core hours of 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, inclusive; or

B. Alternative times within such core hours (e.g., 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, 7:00 AM to 9:00
AM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM); or
C. A period when beacons attached to the school speed limit assembly are flashing,
and such sign is equipped with a WHEN FLASHING (NYR7-13P) plaque (see Sign
Drawing SD-R11) indicating that the school speed zone is in effect when such
beacons are flashing. The beacons shall only flash during student activities at the
school, and up to 30 minutes immediately before and up to 30 minutes
immediately after such student activities.

00N A School Speed Limit assembly shall consist of one of the following configurations:

A. Standard School Speed Limit Assembly – A Speed Limit (R2-1) sign (see Section
2B.13) with a SCHOOL (S4-3P) plaque (see Figure 7B-1) mounted above it. In
addition, the assembly shall contain one of the following:

1. A time (NYR7-4P) plaque (see Sign Drawing SD-R11) indicating the times the
school speed limit is in effect mounted below the Speed Limit sign; or
2. A time (NYR7-4P) plaque indicating the times the school speed limit is in effect
mounted below the Speed Limit sign, with Speed Limit Sign Beacons (see
Section 4L.04) that are operated only when the school speed limit is in effect;
or
3. A WHEN FLASHING (NYR7-13P) plaque (see Sign Drawing SD-R11) mounted
below the Speed Limit sign, and Speed Limit Sign Beacons that are operated
only when the school speed limit is in effect;

B. Blank-Out School Speed Limit Assembly – Identical to the Standard School Speed
Limit assembly, except that the Speed Limit (R2-1) sign contains a blank-out
message device which displays a numeric speed value when the school speed
limit is in effect and no message at other times. When no numeric value is
displayed, Speed Limit Sign Beacons, if provided, shall not be operated; or

C. Changeable School Speed Limit Assembly – A Speed Limit (R2-1) sign with a
changeable message element for the numerals, with a SCHOOL (S4-3P) plaque
mounted above it. The assembly shall also contain a WHEN FLASHING (NYR7-
13P) plaque mounted below the Speed Limit sign, and Speed Limit Sign Beacons
that are operated only when the school speed limit is in effect. If the changeable
message device is used to display a speed limit other than the school speed limit,
the SCHOOL plaque shall be a blank-out device that is not illuminated when the
school speed limit is not in effect. If no numerical speed is displayed, the school
speed limit shall not be in effect, and the Speed Limit Sign Beacons shall not be
operated; or

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D. Overhead School Speed Limit Assembly – Similar to the Standard School Speed
Limit Assembly or the Blank-Out School Speed Limit assembly, except that the
Speed Limit sign and SCHOOL plaque are integrated into a single sign (NYR2-8)
(see Sign Drawing SD-R2), and supplemented with either a time (NYR7-4) plaque or
WHEN FLASHING (NYR7-13aP) plaque. If a WHEN FLASHING (NYR7-13aP) plaque
is used, Speed Limit Sign Beacons shall also be installed and shall only operate
when the school speed limit is in effect. The NYR2-8 sign shall only be installed
overhead. A post-mounted sign shall not be required where a NYR2-8 sign is used.

00O White pixels on a black background shall be used when the numerals for a speed limit
are displayed on a changeable message sign or a blank-out sign in a school speed
limit assembly.

00P Fluorescent yellow-green pixels on a black background shall be used when the
SCHOOL (S4-3P) plaque is a blank-out sign as part of a school speed limit assembly.

Guidance:
00Q A confirmation light or device to indicate that the speed limit message is in operation should
be considered for inclusion on the back of the changeable or blank-out message sign.

Option:
00R Changeable message signs that display the speed of approaching drivers (see Section
2B.13) may be used in a school speed limit zone.

Standard:
00S Except as provided in Paragraph 00T, the downstream end of an authorized and
posted reduced school speed limit zone shall be identified with an END SCHOOL
SPEED LIMIT (S5-3) sign (see Figure 7B-102).

Option:
00T A standard Speed Limit sign showing the speed limit for the section of highway that is
downstream from the authorized and posted reduced school speed limit zone may be
mounted on the same post above the END SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT (S5-3) sign.

Section 7B.16 Reduced School Speed Limit Ahead Sign (S4-5, S4-5a)

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
00A The S4-5a sign shall not be used in New York.

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PART 8
TRAFFIC CONTROL FOR RAILROAD AND LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT GRADE CROSSINGS

CHAPTER 8A. GENERAL

Section 8A.03 Use of Standard Devices, Systems, and Practices at Highway –

LRT Grade Crossings

DELETE Paragraphs 04 and 08.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Support:
03A The normal rules of the road and traffic control priority identified in the New York State
Vehicle and Traffic Law govern the order assigned to the movement of vehicles at an
intersection unless the New York State Department of Transportation determines that it is
appropriate to assign a higher priority to LRT. Examples of different types of LRT priority
control include separate traffic control signals for LRT movements, restrictions of movement
of roadway vehicles in favor of LRT operations, and preemption of highway signal control to
accommodate LRT movements.

Standard:
07A Before any new highway-LRT grade crossing traffic control system is installed or
modifications are made to an existing system, approval shall be obtained from the
New York State Department of Transportation.

Support:
11A Section 1685 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law allows the installation of a
STOP (R1-1) sign only with prior authorization from the New York State Department of
Transportation at any highway-LRT grade crossing.

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CHAPTER 8B. SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Section 8B.04 Crossbuck Assemblies with YIELD or STOP Signs at Passive

Grade Crossings

DELETE Paragraph 13.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Support:
07A Section 1685 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law allows the installation of a
STOP (R1-1) sign at a highway-rail crossing only with prior authorization from the New York
State Department of Transportation.

Support:
12A Certain commercial motor vehicles, buses, and school buses are required to stop at all
grade crossings in accordance with Section 1171 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic
Law.

Section 8B.05 Use of STOP (R1-1) or YIELD (R1-2) Signs without Crossbuck
Signs at Highway-LRT Grade Crossings

INSERT the following paragraph:

Support:
00A Section 1685 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law allows the installation of a
STOP (R1-1) sign only with prior authorization from the New York State Department of
Transportation at any highway-LRT crossing.

Section 8B.06 Grade Crossing Advance Warning Signs (W10 Series)

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Support:
00A The Grade Crossing Advance Warning (W10-1) sign is required by Section 53-a of the New
York State Railroad Law.

Option:
00B The TRAIN WHEN FLASHING (NYW5-31) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-W18) may be used
to supplement the Grade Crossing Advance Warning (W10-1) sign in advance of railroad
crossing locations that are not clear to motorists due to poor sight distance or other
conditions.

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Standard:
07A The TRAIN WHEN FLASHING sign shall only be used in advance of a railroad
crossing location that is operated under either a “Stop and Proceed” or “Stop and
Flag” procedure. Where used, the sign shall be supplemented with two warning
beacons aligned vertically no closer than twelve inches above and below the sign.
Each beacon shall consist of a circular indication of twelve-inch nominal diameter.
The beacons shall display alternately flashing indications in accordance with
Chapter 4L.

07B Except as provided in Paragraphs 07C and 07D, where used, the TRAIN WHEN
FLASHING (NYW5-31) sign and its accompanying beacons shall be placed below the
Grade Crossing Advance Warning (W10-1) sign. The lowest point of this assembly
shall meet the requirements of Section 2A.18.

Option:
07C If used in an overhead installation of the TRAIN WHEN FLASHING (NYW5-31) sign, the
warning beacons may be aligned horizontally no closer than twelve inches to the left and
right of the sign.

Guidance:
07D If used in an overhead installation of the Grade Crossing Advance Warning (W10-1) sign
and the TRAIN WHEN FLASHING (NYW5-31) sign, the TRAIN WHEN FLASHING sign and
beacons should be placed to the right of the Grade Crossing Advance Warning sign.

Section 8B.07 EXEMPT Grade Crossing Plaques (R15-3P, W10-1aP)

DELETE the entire section.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
00A The EXEMPT (R15-3P) regulatory plaque (see Figure 8B-1) and EXEMPT (W10-1aP)
warning plaque (see Figure 8B-4) shall be used only at locations approved by the New
York State Department of Transportation.

00B The EXEMPT regulatory plaque shall be used at grade crossings where the statutory
stop normally required for certain vehicles by Section 1171 of the New York State
Vehicle and Traffic Law has been legally waived by the New York State Department of
Transportation. The EXEMPT regulatory plaque shall not be used on crossings
involving high speed rail traffic.

00C The EXEMPT (W10-1aP) warning plaque shall be used in advance of grade crossings
where the Department of Transportation has authorized use of EXEMPT (R15-3P)
regulatory plaques unless the Department has also authorized omission of the Grade
Crossing Advance Warning sign.

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Support:
00D These supplemental plaques inform drivers of vehicles carrying passengers for hire, school
buses carrying students, or vehicles carrying hazardous materials that a stop is not required
at certain designated grade crossings, except when a train, locomotive, or other railroad
equipment is approaching or occupying the grade crossing, or the driver's view is blocked.
Where the statutory stop normally required of certain vehicles by Section 1171 of the New
York State Vehicle and Traffic Law has been legally waived by the New York State
Department of Transportation, the EXEMPT (R15-3P) regulatory plaque is intended for use
at abandoned crossings, infrequently used crossings, and others whereas the EXEMPT
(W10-1aP) warning plaque is for use to supplement the Grade Crossing Advance Warning
(W10-1) sign in advance of grade crossings.

Section 8B.09 DO NOT STOP ON TRACKS Sign (R8-8)

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
00A The R8-8 sign shall not be used in New York. The State Law DO NOT STOP ON
TRACKS (NYR9-5) sign shall be used in its place, subject to the provisions of this
section.

Section 8B.10 TRACKS OUT OF SERVICE Sign (R8-9)

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
00A The New York State Department of Transportation shall approve the placement or
removal of any TRACKS OUT OF SERVICE (R8-9) signs.

Section 8B.11 STOP HERE WHEN FLASHING Sign (R8-10, R8-10a)

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
00A The R8-10a sign shall not be used in New York.

Section 8B.12 STOP HERE ON RED Sign (R10-6, R10-6a)

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
00A The R10-6a sign shall not be used in New York.

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Section 8B.14 Do Not Pass Light Rail Transit Signs (R15-5, R15-5a)

DELETE Paragraph 03.

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
01A The R15-5a sign shall not be used in New York.

Section 8B.15 No Motor Vehicles On Tracks Signs (R15-6, R15-6a)

DELETE Paragraph 04.

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
01A The R15-6a sign shall not be used in New York.

Section 8B.18 Emergency Notification Sign (I-13)

DELETE Paragraph 01.

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
00A Emergency Notification (I-13) signs (see Figure 8B-5) shall be installed at all highway-
rail grade crossings, and at all highway-LRT grade crossings on semi-exclusive
alignments, to provide information to road users so that they can notify the railroad
company or LRT agency about emergencies or malfunctioning traffic control devices.

Section 8B.20 TRAINS MAY EXCEED 80 MPH Sign (W10-8)

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
00A The TRAINS MAY EXCEED 80 MPH (W10-8) sign and similar signs shall be used only
where authorized by the New York State Department of Transportation. The TRAINS
MAY EXCEED 80 MPH sign and similar signs shall not be used at crossings where the
EXEMPT (R15-3P) regulatory plaque is used.

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Section 8B.101 NOTICE INCREASED TRAIN TRAFFIC Sign (NYR10-5)

Option:
01 The NOTICE INCREASED TRAIN TRAFFIC (NYR10-5) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R16)
may be used where it is deemed necessary to inform motorists of increased train traffic at
highway-rail grade crossings.

Standard:
02 Where used, the NOTICE INCREASED TRAIN TRAFFIC sign shall be placed in
combination with the Crossbuck (R15-1) sign located on the right side of the
approach roadway, or be placed separately at a point in advance of the crossbuck
sign.

03 At locations where a YIELD or STOP sign is installed on the same support as the
Crossbuck sign, the NOTICE INCREASED TRAIN TRAFFIC sign shall be installed on a
separate support in advance of the crossbuck assembly.

04 Where placed on the same support as a Crossbuck sign, the NOTICE INCREASED
TRAIN TRAFFIC sign shall be placed immediately beneath the Crossbuck sign.

Guidance:
05 The bottom of the NOTICE INCREASED TRAIN TRAFFIC sign should be at least 78 inches
above the near edge of travel lane when placed on the same support as a Crossbuck sign.

Standard:
06 Where placed on the same support as a Crossbuck sign and a Number of Tracks
(R15-2) sign, the NOTICE INCREASED TRAIN TRAFFIC sign shall be placed
immediately beneath the Number of Tracks sign.

Guidance:
07 The bottom of the NOTICE INCREASED TRAIN TRAFFIC sign should be at least 6 feet
above the edge of travel lane when placed on the same support as a Crossbuck sign and a
Number of Tracks sign.

Standard:
08 Where placed on the same support as a railroad flashing-light signal, the NOTICE
INCREASED TRAIN TRAFFIC sign shall be placed immediately below the signal
background panels.

Guidance:
09 The bottom of the NOTICE INCREASED TRAIN TRAFFIC sign should be at least 6 feet
above the near edge of travel lane when placed on the same support as a railroad flashing-
light signal.

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CHAPTER 8C. FLASHING-LIGHT SIGNALS, GATES, AND

TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS

Section 8C.01 Introduction

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
06A When an overhead flashing-light signal is used, the vertical clearance shall be no
more than 19 feet above the crown of the highway to the lowest point of the signal
unit.

Standard:
12A When used, the devices shall be operated continuously (unless not required by the
appropriate operating standards) except as provided in paragraph 12B.

Option:
12B Special control features may be provided for making the devices insensitive to train
actuation while trains are performing regular stops or switching operations in the vicinity of a
crossing, to prevent excessive activation of the traffic control devices.

Standard:
12C When the Option is enacted, provisions shall be made to ensure that the devices are
again made operative for the required time before any rail traffic proceeds over the
crossing. Provision shall also be made to ensure that automatic operation of the
devices will resume upon the approach of any rail traffic other than the one for which
operation of the device was discontinued.

Support:
12D Since grade crossing traffic control devices govern the actions of vehicular and pedestrian
traffic, the principles of uniformity and standardization apply to these devices.

Guidance:
12E For the purpose of signal control, crossings more than 100 feet apart should be treated
separately.

Section 8C.02 Flashing-Light Signals

DELETE paragraph 09.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
07A When the rail traffic clears the grade crossing, and if no other rail traffic is detected,
the gate arm shall ascend to its upright position, following which the flashing-light
signals and the lights on the gate arm shall cease operation.

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Guidance:
07B If used, flashing-light signals should be located longitudinally to meet minimum clearances
indicated in Figures 8C-2 and 8C-101 except where such location would adversely affect
signal visibility.

Standard:
08A Stand-by power shall consist of sufficient capacity to provide normal operation of the
system for 48 hours following primary power failure.

Option:
08B Standby power may consist of sources other than batteries.

Guidance:
14A When conditions require, such as on multi-lane approaches or where limited signal visibility
exists, supplemental overhead installations or additional pole-mounted flashing-light signals
installed on the left side of an approach roadway, on the near or far side of the crossings,
should be used.

Section 8C.03 Flashing-Light Signals at Highway-LRT Grade Crossings

DELETE Paragraph 01.

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
00A The provisions in Section 8C.02 and the New York State Supplement regarding
flashing-light signals shall be used for design, installation, and operation, including
interconnection with nearby automatic gates, and shall be applicable as appropriate
where traffic control signals are used at highway-LRT grade crossings.

Section 8C.04 Automatic Gates

DELETE Paragraphs 02 and 03.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
01A The automatic gate (see Figure 8C-1) shall consist of a drive mechanism and a fully
retroreflectorized red-and white-striped gate arm with lights. When in the down
position, the gate arm shall effectively block all approach lanes, the adjacent
shoulder, and all sidewalks. Automatic gates shall not be used without railroad
flashing-light signals.

Guidance:
01B The gate mechanism should be mounted on the same support as the railroad flashing-light
signal.

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01C Automatic gates should be perpendicular to the roadway or sidewalk, unless conditions
warrant placement at a different angle.

Option:
01D Where conditions require, the gate may be mounted on a separate support located between
the railroad flashing-light signal support and the track.

Standard:
01E If the gate is mounted on a separate support located between the railroad flashing-
light signal support and the track, the minimum clearances shown in Figures 8C-2,
8C-101, and 8C-102 shall be met.

Standard:
01F In the normal sequence of operation, unless constant warning time detection or other
advanced system requires otherwise, the flashing-light signals and the lights on the
gate arm (in its normal upright position) shall be activated immediately upon
detection of approaching rail traffic. The gate arm shall start its downward motion
not less than 3 seconds after the flashing-light signals are activated, shall reach its
horizontal position at least 10 seconds before the arrival of the rail traffic, and shall
remain in the down position until the rail traffic has cleared the grade crossing.

Guidance:
05B When the rear of the train is approximately 50 feet beyond the crossing, and no other train is
approaching, the train should be considered clear of the highway-rail grade crossing.

Standard:
07A Automatic gates, when in the down position, shall not be less than 42 inches or more
than 54 inches above the pavement crown or sidewalk. Each roadway gate shall be
equipped with at least three red lights with a minimum diameter of 3 inches and
visible in both directions along the roadway.

Guidance:
07B The lights should be positioned along the gate at the following distances: the first light
should be within one foot of the gate tip, the others should be evenly spaced over the
roadway surface, as per Figure 8C-1.

07C If installed, the light on a sidewalk gate should be located approximately over the center of
the sidewalk.

Standard:
08A Each sidewalk gate longer than 6 feet shall be equipped with one red light with a
minimum diameter of 3 inches and visible in both directions along the sidewalk. The
light shall be continuously illuminated when activated.

Guidance:
13A In the down position, the tip of the roadway gate should be within one foot of the left edge of
the approach.

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Section 8C.06 Four-Quadrant Gate Systems

DELETE Paragraph 04.

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
03A In the normal sequence of operation, unless constant warning time detection or other
advanced systems requires otherwise, the flashing-light signals and the lights on the
gate arm (in its normal upright position) shall be activated immediately upon
detection of approaching rail traffic. The gate arm shall start its downward motion
not less than 3 seconds after the flashing-light signals are activated, and shall reach
its horizontal position at least 10 seconds before the arrival of the rail traffic. Exit
gate arm activation and downward motion shall be based on detection or timing
requirements established by an engineering study of the individual site. The gate
shall remain in the down position until the rail traffic has cleared the grade crossing.

Section 8C.08 Rail Traffic Detection

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
03A When automatic flashing-light signals are installed, the length of time the flashing-
light signals shall operate before arrival of any rail traffic at the grade crossing shall
be a function of the minimum track clearance distance as follows: Where the
minimum track clearance distance is 35 feet or less, the flashing-light signals shall
operate for at least 20 seconds before the arrival of rail traffic at the crossing. Where
the minimum track clearance distance is more than 35 feet, the flashing-light signal
shall operate for at least 13 seconds plus one second for each 5 feet of clearance
distance before the arrival of rail traffic at the crossing.

03B When automatic gates are installed, the length of time the flashing-light signals and
gate arm lights shall operate before arrival of any rail traffic at the grade crossing
shall be a function of the minimum track clearance distance as follows: Where the
minimum track clearance distance is 35 feet or less, the flashing-light signals shall
operate for at least 27 seconds before the arrival of rail traffic at the crossing. Where
the minimum track clearance distance is more than 35 feet, the flashing-light signal
shall operate for at least 20 seconds plus one second for each 5 feet of clearance
distance before the arrival of rail traffic at the crossing.

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Section 8C.09 Traffic Control Signals at or Near Highway-Rail Grade

Crossings

DELETE Paragraph 01.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
02A The location of traffic signal heads at highway-rail grade crossings shall conform to
all applicable design requirements for traffic control signals, except as modified in
below.

Standard:
02B Any hardware within 8 feet-6 inches of the track centerline shall be at least 22 feet
above the top of the highest rail.

Guidance:
02C All signal heads should be located at least 12 feet from any track center line, measured
along the highway.

Option:
03A When approved by the New York State Department of Transportation, traffic control signals
may be used as the sole control device at non-mainline highway-rail grade crossings where
rail traffic is not required to stop before entering the crossing.

Guidance:
03B The following general descriptions are for steady mode (stop-and-go) traffic signal
operations at highway-rail grade crossings. Operations at particular locations should
generally conform to the principles stated in this Section, but may be adapted to fit
conditions at these locations, as approved by the New York State Department of
Transportation.

Standard:
03C At highway-rail grade crossings where railroad flashing-light signals are not installed
and traffic control signals are used to control highway traffic at the highway-rail grade
crossing, at least one train approach face shall be installed on each approach, each
signal face consisting of a 12-inch minimum diameter circular red indication and a 12-
inch minimum diameter circular yellow indication The traffic control signals and the
railroad circuitry controlling the train movements at the crossing shall be
interconnected.

03D Where installed, train approach faces shall rest in red until the train is detected by the
railroad circuitry. When activated by approaching rail traffic, the traffic signal faces
shall display appropriate indications to prohibit vehicular movements over the
crossing and the train approach faces shall display steady yellow indications. The
signal shall remain in this phase until the train has cleared the grade crossing and, at
termination of the railroad phase, revert to normal operation.

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Guidance:
03E Where practicable, the train approach face should be located on the right side of the train
approach.

Support:
03F Where a track crosses closely spaced roadways (for example, the two roadways of a divided
highway), it is normally necessary to provide train approach faces only in advance of the first
roadway in each direction.

Guidance:
03G Where the operation is such that trains do not cross all the roadways in one signal phase,
installation of separate train faces at each roadway should be considered.

Guidance:
03H Where train traffic is required to stop before proceeding over the crossing, a STOP (R1-1)
sign should be placed adjacent to the tracks facing each train approach at the limit of the
railroad circuitry controlling train movements at the crossing, if installed. If the crossing has
no railroad circuitry controlling train movements at the crossing, the STOP sign should be
located between 50 and 100 feet from the crossing.

Standard:
03I A traffic control signal at a coincident crossing shall normally operate in a steady
(stop-and-go) mode, allocating right-of-way among highway traffic approaches. The
traffic control signal shall be interconnected with railroad circuitry and with railroad
flashing-light signals and gates, where these devices are installed.

03J When a traffic control signal is used at a coincident crossing, and railroad flashing-
light signals are not installed, at least one of the primary vehicular signal faces for
each approach shall be located so that it is visible to approaching highway traffic
while a train occupies the crossing.

03K When a traffic control signal used at a coincident crossing is placed in flashing
operation and railroad flashing-light signals are installed, the traffic control signal
shall display a steady red indication when the train is detected by the railroad
circuitry so as not to be in conflict with the indications displayed by railroad flashing-
light signals. The train approach faces, if installed, shall display steady red
indications during flashing operation of the traffic control signal.

03L When a traffic control signal is used at a coincident crossing, it shall provide
appropriate change interval displays for the transition from normal operation to the
railroad phase.

03M When a traffic control signal is used at a proximate crossing, and railroad flashing-
light signals are not installed, at least two vehicular signal faces, in addition to any
used at the highway intersection, shall be located in advance of the highway-rail
grade crossing, facing traffic approaching the intersection. The faces shall be
located at or beyond the stop line and shall be located laterally in accordance with
Chapter 4D.

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Guidance:
03N Where a traffic control signal is located at an intersection, the choice of control at a
proximate crossing should consider such factors as the geometric relationship between the
crossing and the intersection, the nature of the crossing (mainline or siding), rail and
vehicular traffic volumes and speeds, queue lengths, vehicle mix, accident history, and other
pertinent factors.

03O Where the adjacent intersection is not signalized, a proximate crossing should be treated as
an independent crossing.

Option:
03P Traffic control signal faces may also be located at the crossing to control traffic leaving the
intersection.

Guidance:
03Q Displays in the traffic control signal faces in advance of and beyond the crossing should be
timed to allow highway traffic to clear the crossing prior to arrival of any rail traffic.

Standard:
03R Where a proximate crossing is controlled by both traffic control signals and railroad
flashing-light signals, train approach signals shall not be required. The traffic control
signals shall normally operate in a steady (stop-and-go) mode, allocating right-of-way
among the highway traffic approaches, and the railroad flashing-light signals are
activated only when a train is detected by the railroad circuitry. The traffic control
signals shall be interconnected with the railroad circuitry, and upon detection,
transition to steady red indications. Train approach signals, if installed, shall, upon
detection, transition to steady yellow indications. At the termination of the railroad
phase, the signals shall revert to normal operation.

03S When a traffic control signal is used at an independent crossing, and railroad
flashing-light signals are not installed, at least two vehicular signal faces shall be
located on each approach to the grade crossing. The faces shall be located at, or
beyond the stop line and shall be located laterally in accordance with Chapter 4D.

03T A traffic control signal at an independent crossing shall normally display either
circular green or circular flashing yellow indications in the highway faces and circular
red indications in the train approach faces. Upon train actuation, the highway faces
shall transition to red indications and the train approach faces shall transition to
circular yellow indications. If the highway faces normally display flashing yellow
indications, a green interval of at least 4 seconds shall precede the clearance to the
railroad phase. At the termination of the railroad phase, the traffic control signal shall
revert to normal operation.

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Section 8C.10 Traffic Control Signals at or Near Highway-LRT Grade

Crossings

DELETE Paragraph 02.

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
00A The provisions in Part 4, Section 8C.09, and the New York State Supplement relating
to traffic control signal design, installation, and operation, including interconnection
with nearby automatic gates or flashing-light signals, shall be applicable as
appropriate, where traffic control signals are used at highway-LRT grade crossings.

Section 8C.11 Use of Traffic Control Signals for Control of LRT Vehicles at
Grade Crossings

INSERT the following at the beginning of the section:

Standard:
00A The provisions in Part 4, Section 8C.09, and the New York State Supplement relating
to traffic control signal design, installation and operation, including interconnection
with nearby automatic gates or flashing-light signals, shall be applicable as
appropriate where traffic control signals are used at highway-LRT grade crossings.

Figure 8C-1 Composite Drawing of Active Traffic Control Device for Grade
Crossings Showing Clearances

INSERT the following text in Figure 8C-1 regarding the Clearance Above Crown of
Roadway: “Note: 19 feet maximum”

Figure 8C-2 Example of Location Plan for Flashing-Light Signals and Four-
Quadrant Gates

INSERT note in Figure 8C-2:

Note: The center of the flashing-light signal support and the tip of the automatic gate should
both be no further than 15 feet measured perpendicular to the nearest rail.

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PART 9
TRAFFIC CONTROL FOR BICYCLE FACILITIES

CHAPTER 9B. SIGNS

Section 9B.04 Bike Lane Signs and Plaques (R3-17, R3-17aP, R3-17bP)

DELETE Paragraph 02.

INSERT the following paragraph:

Standard:
01A Bike Lane signs and plaques shall be used in advance of the upstream end of the
bicycle lane, at the downstream end of the bicycle lane, and at periodic intervals
along the bicycle lane as determined by engineering judgment based on prevailing
speed of bicycle and other traffic, block length, distances from adjacent intersections,
and other considerations.

Section 9B.06 Bicycles May Use Full Lane Sign (R4-11)

DELETE entire section; the R4-11 sign shall not be used in New York, as its message is
not an accurate reflection of Section 1234 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic
Law, and could mislead inexperienced bicyclists into occupying inappropriate, and
unsafe, positions within a roadway. On roadways where space is limited and
interactions between motorists and bicyclists have proven problematic, it is preferable to
either provide positive guidance to bicyclists in the form of Shared Lane Markings (see
Section 9C.07) and/or warning to motorists in the form of the SHARE THE ROAD (W16-
1P) plaque (see Section 2B.19).

Section 9B.20 Bicycle Guide Signs (D1-1b, D1-1c, D1-2b, D1-2c, D1-3b, D1-3c,
D11-1, D11-1c)

DELETE Paragraph 11.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Option:
01A Bike Route Guide (D11-1) signs may be used to guide bicyclists along an unnumbered
bicycle route that is part of a small local system, or that connects two places between which
bicycle travel is common.

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Support:
01B Bike Route Guide signs are not intended for use along residential streets where bicycle
travel patterns are random, or where guidance for bicyclists is unnecessary.

01C Bike Route Guide signs do not alter statutory provisions about bicyclists’ rights to travel on
highways, paths, and trails, nor do they alter the rules for bicycle operation.

Standard:
04A Bicycle Destination (D1-1b, D1-1c, D1-2b, D1-2c, D1-3b, D1-3c) signs shall not contain
destination information that can also apply to other road users. When used on
roadways, Destination (D1-1, D1-1a) and Street Name (D3) signs shall be the sizes
indicated in Table 2D-1.

Guidance:
05A The use of horizontal separator lines should be limited to instances where it is deemed
necessary to emphasize the presence of independent messages appearing on the same
sign face. On most Destination signs, adequate separation of destinations should be
accomplished through the spacing of lines of legend.

Section 9B.21 Bicycle Route Signs (M1-8, M1-8a, M1-9)

DELETE the entire section.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Option:
00A To establish a unique identification (route designation) for a State, regional, or local bicycle
route, the Bicycle Route (M1-8) sign (see Figure 9B-4), Regional Bicycle Route (NYM6-3)
sign (see Sign Drawing SD-G13), or Local Bicycle Route (NYM6-2) sign (see Sign Drawing
SD-G13) may be used.

Guidance:
00B Bicycle routes, which might be a combination of various types of bikeways, should establish
a continuous routing.

Standard:
00C The Bicycle Route sign shall be for use in guiding bicyclists along a State bicycle
route, or an interregional or long-distance bicycle route for which a numerical
designation has been established.

00D The Regional Bicycle Route sign shall be for use in guiding bicyclists along a
regional bicycle route for which a numerical designation has been established.

00E The Local Bicycle Route sign shall be for use in guiding bicyclists along a local
bicycle route for which a numerical designation has been established.

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00F The U.S. Bicycle Route (M1-9) sign (see Figure 9B-4) shall be for use in guiding
bicyclists along an interstate bicycle route which has a numerical designation
established by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation
Officials.

00G The M1-8a sign shall not be used in New York State.

Option:
00H The Regional Bicycle Route sign may display either a county name or a regional
identification.

00I If the locality, county, or region name will not fit within the Regional Bicycle Route or Local
Bicycle Route signs in the indicated size of series E lettering, series D or series C lettering
may be substituted.

00J A unique logo may be used in place of the numerical designation on the Regional and Local
Bicycle Route signs.

Standard:
00K The Bicycle Route sign shall contain a route designation and shall have a green
background with a retroreflective white legend and border.

00L The Regional Bicycle Route and Local Bicycle Route signs shall have green
backgrounds with retroreflective white legends and borders, except that green
lettering shall be used for the name of the locality, county, or region.

00M The U.S. Bicycle Route sign shall contain the assigned route number designation and
have a black legend and border with a retroreflective white background.

00N Logos used on Regional and Local Bicycle Route signs shall not contain any
advertising.

Guidance:
00O Where a designated bicycle route extends for long distances through two or more States, a
coordinated submittal by the affected States for an assignment of a U.S. Bicycle Route
number designation should be sent to the American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials (see Page i of the MUTCD for the address).

00P If used, the Bicycle Route, Regional Bicycle Route, Local Bicycle Route, or U.S. Bicycle
Route signs should be placed at intervals frequent enough to keep bicyclists informed of
changes in route direction and to remind motorists of the presence of bicyclists.

Option:
00Q Bicycle Route, Regional Bicycle Route, Local Bicycle Route, or U.S. Bicycle Route signs
may be installed on shared roadways or on shared-use paths to provide guidance for
bicyclists.

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Section 9B.22 Bicycle Route Sign Auxiliary Plaques

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Support:
01A All provisions in this section also apply to Local Bicycle Route (NYM6-2) signs.

Standard:
08A Bicycle Destination (D1-1b, D1-1c, D1-2b, D1-2c, D1-3b, D1-3c) signs shall not contain
destination information that can also apply to other road users.

08B When used on roadways, Destination (D1-1, D1-1a) signs shall be the sizes indicated
in Table 2D-1.

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CHAPTER 9C. MARKINGS

Section 9C.04 Markings for Bicycle Lanes

DELETE Paragraphs 02, 03, and 05.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:
01A Bicycle lanes shall be defined with longitudinal pavement markings, and marked with
either a bicycle symbol or the word marking BIKE LANE (see Figure 9C-3).

Guidance:
02A Bicycle lane word, symbol, and/or arrow markings (see Figure 9C-3) should be placed at
the beginning of a bicycle lane and at periodic intervals along the bicycle lane based on
engineering judgment.

Option:
04A Bicycle lane word, symbol, and/or arrow pavement markings may be placed at different
intervals than Bike Lane signs (see Section 9B.04) so that signs are not necessarily
adjacent to every set of pavement markings.

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APPENDIX 1

SIGN DRAWINGS

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SIGN DRAWINGS – Table of Contents

Sign Drawing # Sign Drawing Description

SD-R1 ......................... Speed Limit Signs

SD-R2 ......................... School Speed Limit Sign
SD-R3 ......................... Supplemental Intersection Signs
SD-R4 ......................... Lane Control Signs
SD-R5 ......................... Traffic Signal Sign
SD-R6 ......................... Roadway Lane Use Signs
SD-R7 ......................... Regulatory Clearance Signs
SD-R8 ......................... Selective Exclusion Signs
SD-R9 ......................... Truck Route Sign
SD-R10 ....................... Pedestrian Crossing Plaques
SD-R11 ....................... Auxiliary Regulatory Plaques
SD-R12 ....................... Snow Emergency Route Signs
SD-R13 ....................... WHEN FLASHING (Weigh Station) Sign
SD-R14 ....................... Seasonal Limited-Use Highway Sign
SD-R15 ....................... State Law Signs
SD-R16 ....................... NOTICE INCREASED TRAIN TRAFFIC Sign
SD-R17 ....................... Parking Prohibition Signs
SD-R18 ....................... Permissive Parking Signs
SD-R19 ....................... Parking Plaques
SD-R20 ....................... NO TRUCKS WITH R PERMIT Signs
SD-R21 ....................... Preferential and Managed Lane Signs

SD-W2 ........................ Side Road Symbol Sign

SD-W3 ........................ Pass Left or Right Sign
SD-W4 ........................ Lane Reduction Signs
SD-W5 ........................ Advance Load Signs
SD-W12 ...................... FALLEN ROCK ZONE and SLIDES Signs
SD-W13 ...................... MINIMUM MAINTENANCE ROAD Sign
SD-W14 ...................... RUMBLE STRIPS Sign
SD-W16 ...................... Driveway Entrance Plaques
SD-W17 ...................... Vehicular Traffic Signs
SD-W18 ...................... TRAIN WHEN FLASHING Sign
SD-W19 ...................... CHILDREN AT PLAY Sign
SD-W20 ...................... DEAF CHILD AREA and BLIND CHILD AREA Signs
SD-W21 ...................... LOW FLYING PLANES Sign
SD-W22 ...................... UNDERPASS Sign
SD-W24 ...................... SMOKE Sign
SD-W25 ...................... Bus Signs
SD-W26 ...................... BIRD NESTING AREA Sign
SD-W27 ...................... BRIDGE CLOSED 500 FT Sign
SD-W28 ...................... Miscellaneous Temporary Traffic Control Signs
SD-W29 ...................... Incident Management Signs
SD-W30 ...................... SANDBLASTING Sign
SD-W33 ...................... INCREASED ENFORCEMENT AREA Sign
SD-W34 ...................... Safety Zone Sign

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SD-W36 ...................... Overhead Warning Sign Assembly Sign

SD-W37 ...................... Special Warning Signs
SD-W38 ...................... BUS TURN Sign
SD-W39 ...................... SNOWPLOW TURN Sign
SD-W40 ...................... Sign Marker

SD-G4 ......................... Rest Area & Scenic Signs

SD-G5 ......................... Political Boundary Signs
SD-G6 ......................... Political Boundary Signs
SD-G8 ......................... Watershed Signs
SD-G9 ......................... Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs
SD-G10 ....................... Specific Service Signs
SD-G11 ....................... New York State Route Signs
SD-G12 ....................... Highway Facility Signs
SD-G13 ....................... Bicycle Route Signs
SD-G14 ....................... Snowmobile & All Terrain Vehicle Route Signs
SD-G15 ....................... General Information Symbol Signs
SD-G16 ....................... Historic Site Signs
SD-G17 ....................... Catskill Former Site Signs
SD-G18 ....................... General Service Symbol Signs
SD-G21 ....................... Name Auxiliary Signs
SD-G23 ....................... Auto Tour Route Signs
SD-G24 ....................... Hudson River Estuary Signs
SD-G25 ....................... Heritage Signs

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SIGN DRAWING SD-R1 White Background Black Legend

Speed Limit Signs

(NYR2-2, NYR2-3, NYR2-4, NYR2-5, NYR2-6, NYR2-11)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4

NYR2-2 thru NYR2-6 18” x 24” .375” .625” 2”-F* 2”-F 2”-F 8”-E
C NYR2-2 thru NYR2-6 24” x 30” .375” .625” 3”-F* 3”-F 3”-F 10”-E
NYR2-2 thru NYR2-6 30” x 36” .5” .75” 3.5”-F 3.5”-F 3.5”-F 12”-E
NYR2-2 thru NYR2-6 36” x 48” .625” .875” 4”-F* 4”-F 4”-F 14”-E
NYR2-2 thru NYR2-6 48” x 60” .75” 1.25” 6”-F* 6”-F 6”-F 16”-E

NYR2-11 18” x 24” .375” .625” 3”-E 6”-E 2.5”-E 2.5”-E

C NYR2-11 24” x 30” .375” .625” 4”-E 8”-E 3”-E 3”-E
NYR2-11 30” x 36” .5” .75” 5”-E 10”-E 4”-E 4”-E
NYR2-11 36” x 48” .625” .875” 6”-E 12”-E 5”-E 5”-E
NYR2-11 48” x 60” .75” 1.25” 8”-E 16”-E 6”-E 6”-E
* Series E for NYR2-5 sign

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White & Yellow

SIGN DRAWING SD-R2 Background
Black Legend

School Speed Limit Sign

(NYR2-8)

Border/
Sign Size Margin Line 1 Line 2 Line 3
Lines
NYR2-8 48” x 36” .375” .625” 6”-E 4”-E 10”-E

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SIGN DRAWING SD-R3 White Background Black Legend

Supplemental Intersection Signs

(NYR3-14, NYR3-19, NYR3-20)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3

NYR3-14 24” x 30” .375” .625” 4”-C 4”-C Arrow
C NYR3-14 36” x 48” .625” .875” 6”-C 6”-C Arrow
NYR3-14 48” x 60” .75” 1.25” 8”-C 8”-C Arrow
NYR3-14 72” x 96” 1” 1.5” 12”-C 12”-C Arrow

C NYR3-19 & NYR3-20 24” x 30” .375” .625” 6”-C 6”-C 6”-C
NYR3-19 & NYR3-20 36” x 48” .625” .875” 9”-C 9”-C 9”-C
NYR3-19 & NYR3-20 48” x 60” .75” 1.25” 12”-C 12”-C 12”-C

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SIGN DRAWING SD-R4 White Background Black Legend

Lane Control Signs (Sheet 1 of 2)

(NYR3-21, NYR3-27, NYR3-28, NYR3-33, NYR3-34, NYR3-35, NYR3-51,
NYR3-52, NYR3-53, NYR3-54, NYR3-55, NYR3-56, NYR3-59, NYR3-60,
NYR3-61, NYR3-62, NYR3-63, NYR3-64, NYR3-65, NYR3-66, NYR3-67)

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SIGN DRAWING SD-R4 White Background Black Legend

Lane Control Signs (Sheet 2 of 2)

(NYR3-21, NYR3-27, NYR3-28, NYR3-33, NYR3-34, NYR3-35, NYR3-51,
NYR3-52, NYR3-53, NYR3-54, NYR3-55, NYR3-56, NYR3-59, NYR3-60,
NYR3-61, NYR3-62, NYR3-63, NYR3-64, NYR3-65, NYR3-66, NYR3-67)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Line 5

NYR3-21 30” x 36” .5” .75” Arrow 6”-D 5”-C

NYR3-27 & NYR3-28 36” x 36” .5” .75” Arrow

NYR3-33 thru NYR3-35 24” x 30” .375” .625” 4”-D 4”-D 4”-D 4”-D 4”-D

NYR3-51 thru NYR3-56 30” x 30” .5” .75” Arrows 4”-D

NYR3-59 thru NYR3-62 36” x 30” .5” .75” Arrows 4”-D

NYR3-63 thru NYR3-66 42” x 30” .5” .75” Arrows 4”-D

NYR3-67 42” x 30” .5” .75” Arrows

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SIGN DRAWING SD-R5 White Background Black Legend

Traffic Signal Signs

(NYR3-40, NYR3-41, NYR3-44)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4

NYR3-40 & NYR3-41 18” x 24” .375” .625” 4”-C 4”-C 4”-C 4”-C

NYR3-44 24” x 30” .375” .625” Arrow 5”-C

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SIGN DRAWING SD-R6 White Background Black Legend

Roadway Lane Use Signs

(NYR4-11, NYR4-17, NYR4-18)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Line 5 Line 6
C NYR4-11 30” x 36” .5” .75” 6”-D 6”-D 6”-D
NYR4-11 48” x 60” .75” 1.25” 8”-D 8”-D 8”-D

NYR4-17 48” x 60” .75” 1.25” 6”-D 6”-D 6”-D 6”-D 6”-D 6”-D

NYR4-18 42” x 36” .625” .875” 6”-D 6”-D 6”-D

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SIGN DRAWING SD-R7 White Background Black Legend

Regulatory Clearance Signs

(NYR5-6, NYR5-7)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3

C NYR5-6 36” x 18” .375” .5” 8”-D 3”-D
NYR5-6 72” x 36” .75” 1” 16”-D 6”-D

C NYR5-7 36” x 30” .5” .75” 8”-D 3”-D Arrow

NYR5-7 72” x 60” 1” 1.5” 16”-D 6”-D Arrow

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SIGN DRAWING SD-R8 White Background Black & Red Legend

Selective Exclusion Signs

(NYR5-12, NYR5-13, NYR5-21, NYR5-26, NYR5-27, NYR5-28)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4

NYR5-12 18” x 24” .375” .625” 3”-B 3”-C 3”-C
C NYR5-12 24” x 30” .375” .625” 4”-B 4”-C 4”-C
NYR5-12 36” x 48” .625” .875” 6”-B 6”-C 6”-C
NYR5-12 48” x 60” .75” 1.250” 8”-B 8”-C 8”-C

NYR5-13 180” x 30” 1” 1.5” 10”-D

NYR5-21 24” x 24” .375” .625” Symbol

C NYR5-21 30” x 30” .5” .625” Symbol
NYR5-21 36” x 36” .625” .875” Symbol
NYR5-21 48” x 48” .75” 1.25” Symbol

NYR5-26 24” x 24” .375” .625” 3”-C 3”-C 3”-C 3”-C

NYR5-27 30” x 18” .375” .625” 3”-D 3”-D 3”-D

NYR5-28 36” x 24” .375” .625” 4”-C 4”-C 4”-C

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 203 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-R9 White Background Black Legend

Truck Route Sign

(NYR5-15)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Line 5

NYR5-15 24” x 36” .375” .625” 4”-C 3”-C 4”-C 4”-C 4”-C
C NYR5-15 36” x 48” .625” .875” 5”-D 4”-C 5”-D 5”-D 5”-D

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 204 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-R10 White Background Black Legend

Pedestrian Crossing Plaques

(NYR6-5P, NYR6-7P)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2

C NYR6-5P & NYR6-7P 18” x 12” .375” .375” 3”-C, Arrow 3”-B
NYR6-5P & NYR6-7P 24” x 15” .375” .375” 4”-C, Arrow 4”-B
NYR6-5P & NYR6-7P 30” x 21” .5” .75” 5”-C, Arrow 5”-B

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 205 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-R11 White Background Black Legend

Auxiliary Regulatory Plaques (Sheet 1 of 2)

(NYR7-2P, NYR7-3P, NYR7-4P, NYR7-5P, NYR7-6P, NYR7-7P, NYR7-13P,
NYR7-13aP)

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 206 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-R11 White Background Black Legend

Auxiliary Regulatory Plaques (Sheet 2 of 2)

(NYR7-2P, NYR7-3P, NYR7-4P, NYR7-5P, NYR7-6P, NYR7-7P, NYR7-13P,
NYR7-13aP)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3

C NYR7-2P 24” x 8” .375” .375” 4”-D
NYR7-2P 30” x 10” .375” .625” 5”-D
NYR7-2P 36” x 12” .5” .75” 6”-D
NYR7-2P 48” x 16” .625” .875” 8”-D

C NYR7-3P 24” x 8” .375” .375” 2”-D 2”-D

NYR7-3P 30” x 10” .375” .625” 2.5”-D 2.5”-D
NYR7-3P 36” x 12” .5” .75” 3”-D 3”-D
NYR7-3P 48” x 16” .625” .875” 4”-D 4”-D

C NYR7-4P 24” x 12” .375” .375” 3”-B min. 3”-B min.

NYR7-4P 30” x 15” .375” .625” 4”-B min. 4”-B min.
NYR7-4P 36” x 18” .5” .75” 4.5”-B min. 4.5”-B min.
NYR7-4P 48” x 24” .625” .875” 6”-B min. 6”-B min.

C NYR7-5P 24” x 12” .375” .375” 2”-E 2”-E 2”-E

NYR7-5P 30” x 15” .375” .625” 2.5”-E 2.5”-E 2.5”-E
NYR7-5P 36” x 18” .5” .75” 3”-E 3”-E 3”-E
NYR7-5P 48” x 24” .625” .875” 4”-E 4”-E 4”-E

C NYR7-6P 24” x 16” .375” .375” 4”-D 4”-D

NYR7-6P 30” x 20” .375” .625” 5”-D 5”-D
NYR7-6P 36” x 24” .5” .75” 6”-D 6”-D
NYR7-6P 48” x 32” .625” .875” 8”-D 8”-D

C NYR7-7P 24” x 8” .375” .375” 4”-B

NYR7-7P 30” x 10” .375” .625” 5”-B
NYR7-7P 36” x 12” .5” .75” 6”-B
NYR7-7P 48” x 16” .625” .875” 8”-B

C NYR7-13P 24” x 12” .375” .375” 3”-D 3”-D

NYR7-13P 30” x 15” .375” .625” 4”-D 4”-D
NYR7-13P 36” x 18” .5” .75” 4.5”-D 4.5”-D
NYR7-13P 48” x 24” .625” .875” 6”-D 6”-D

NYR7-13aP 48” x 9" .375” .375” 3”-D

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 207 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-R12 Red Background White Legend

Snow Emergency Route Signs

(NYR7-10, NYR7-11)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Line 5 Line 6
C NYR7-10 24” x 18” .5” 3”-C 3”-C 3”-C
NYR7-10 36” x 30” .75”

C NYR7-11 24” x 30” .5” .5” 3”-C 3”-C 3”-C 2”-E 2”-E 2”-E
NYR7-11 36” x 48” .75” .75” 5”-C 5”-C 5”-C 3”-E 3”-E 3”-E

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 208 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-R13 White Background Black Legend

WHEN FLASHING (Weigh Station) Sign

(NYR7-14)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1

C NYR7-14 72” x 18” .5” .75” 6”-D
NYR7-14 96” x 24” .625” 1” 8”-D
NYR7-14 120” x 30” .75” 1.25” 10”-D

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 209 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-R14 White Background Black Legend

Seasonal Limited-Use Highway Sign

(NYR8-10)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Line 5 Line 6
NYR8-10 30” x 36” .5” .75” 4”-C 4”-C 4”-C .75” line 3”-C 3”-C

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 210 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-R15 White Background Black Legend

State Law Signs (Sheet 1 of 3)

(NYR9-1, NYR9-2, NYR9-3, NYR9-4, NYR9-5, NYR9-6, NYR9-7, NYR9-9,
NYR9-10, NYR9-11, NYR9-12, NYR9-13, NYR9-14, NYR9-15)

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

 NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 211 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-R15 White Background Black Legend

State Law Signs (Sheet 2 of 3)

(NYR9-1, NYR9-2, NYR9-3, NYR9-4, NYR9-5, NYR9-6, NYR9-7, NYR9-9,
NYR9-10, NYR9-11, NYR9-12, NYR9-13, NYR9-14, NYR9-15)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Line 5 Line 6 Line 7
C NYR9-1 24” x 30” .375” .625” 3”-D 4”-D 4”-D 4”-D
NYR9-1 36” x 48” .625” .875” 4”-D 6”-D 6”-D 6”-D
NYR9-1 48” x 60” .75” 1.25” 6”-D 8”-D 8”-D 8”-D

C NYR9-2 24” x 36” .375” .625” 3”-D 4”-C 4”-C 4”-C 4”-C
NYR9-2 36” x 54” .625” .875” 4”-D 6”-D 6”-D 6”-D 6”-D

NYR9-3 18” x 24” .375” .625” 2”-D 3”-C 3”-C 3”-C 3”-C

C NYR9-4 24” x 36” .375” .625” 3”-D 4”-D 4”-D 4”-D 4”-D
NYR9-4 36” x 54” .625” .875” 4”-D 6”-D 6”-D 6”-D 6”-D

C NYR9-5 24” x 36” .375” .625” 3”-D 4”-D 4”-D 4”-D 4”-D
NYR9-5 36” x 54” .625” .875” 4”-D 6”-D 6”-D 6”-D 6”-D
NYR9-5 48” x 72” .75” 1.25” 6”-D 8”-D 8”-D 8”-D 8”-D

C NYR9-6 24” x 36” .375” .625” 3”-D 3”-D Symbol 3”-D

NYR9-6 36” x 54” .625” .875” 4”-D 4”-D Symbol 4”-D
NYR9-6 48” x 72” .75” 1.25” 6”-D 6”-D Symbol 6”-D

C NYR9-7 24” x 42” .375” .625” 3”-D 3”-D Symbol 3”-D 3”-D
NYR9-7 36” x 60” .625” .875” 4”-D 4”-D Symbol 4”-D 4”-D
NYR9-7 48” x 84” .75” 1.25” 6”-D 6”-D Symbol 6”-D 6”-D

C NYR9-9 24” x 36” .375” .625” 3”-D 4”-C 4”-C 4”-C 4”-C
NYR9-9 36” x 54” .625” .875” 6”-C 6”-C 6”-C 6”-C 6”-C
NYR9-9 48” x 72” .75” 1.25” 8”-C 8”-C 8”-C 8”-C 8”-C

NYR9-10 18” x 24” .375” .625” 2”-D 3”-C 3”-C 3”-C 3”-C

C NYR9-11 24” x 42” .375” .625” 3”-D 3”-C 3”-C 3”-C 3”-C 3”-C 3”-C
NYR9-11 48” x 84” .75” 1.25” 6”-D 6”-C 6”-C 6”-C 6”-C 6”-C 6”-C

C NYR9-12 24” x 36” .375” .625” 3”-D 3”-C 3”-C 3”-C 3”-C 3”-C
NYR9-12 36” x 54” .625” .875” 4”-D 4”-C 4”-C 4”-C 4”-C 4”-C
NYR9-12 48” x 72” .75” 1.25” 6”-D 6”-C 6”-C 6”-C 6”-C 6”-C

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

 NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 212 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-R15 White Background Black Legend

State Law Signs (Sheet 3 of 3)

(NYR9-1, NYR9-2, NYR9-3, NYR9-4, NYR9-5, NYR9-6, NYR9-7, NYR9-9,
NYR9-10, NYR9-11, NYR9-12, NYR9-13, NYR9-14, NYR9-15)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Line 5 Line 6 Line 7
C NYR9-13 24” x 30” .375” .625” 3”-D 3”-C 3”-C 3”-C 3”-C
NYR9-13 36” x 48” .625” .875” 4”-D 4”-C 4”-C 4”-C 4”-C
NYR9-13 48” x 60” .75” 1.25” 6”-D 6”-C 6”-C 6”-C 6”-C

C NYR9-14 24” x 42” .375” .625” 3”-D 3”-C 3”-C 3”-C 3”-C 3”-C 3”-C
NYR9-14 36” x 60” .625” .875” 4”-D 4”-C 4”-C 4”-C 4”-C 4”-C 4”-C
NYR9-14 48” x 84” .75” 1.25” 6”-D 6”-C 6”-C 6”-C 6”-C 6”-C 6”-C

C NYR9-15 30” x 36” .375” .625” 3”-D 3”-C 3”-C 3”-C 3”-C 3”-C
NYR9-15 42” x 54” .625” .875” 4”-D 4”-C 4”-C 4”-C 4”-C 4”-C
NYR9-15 60” x 72” .75” 1.25” 6”-D 6”-C 6”-C 6”-C 6”-C 6”-C

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 213 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-R16 White Background Black Legend

NOTICE INCREASED TRAIN TRAFFIC Sign

(NYR10-5)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3

NYR10-5 36” x 18” .5” .75” 3”-D 3”-D 3”-D

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 214 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-R17 White Background Red Legend

Parking Prohibition Signs (Sheet 1 of 2)

(NYP1-2, NYP1-4, NYP1-5, NYP1-6, NYP1-7, NYP1-8, NYP1-9, NYP1-10,
NYP1-11, NYP1-15, NYP1-16)

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 215 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-R17 White Background Red Legend

Parking Prohibition Signs (Sheet 2 of 2)

(NYP1-2, NYP1-4, NYP1-5, NYP1-6, NYP1-7, NYP1-8, NYP1-9, NYP1-10,
NYP1-11, NYP1-15, NYP1-16)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Line 5

NYP1-2 12” x 18” .375” .375” 3”-B, 2”-B 2”-C 2”-C Arrow

NYP1-4 12” x 18” .375” .375” 3”-B, 2”-B 2”-B 2”-B 2”-B Arrow

NYP1-5 12” x 18” .375” .375” 3”-B, 2”-B 2”-C 2”-C Arrow

NYP1-6 12” x 18” .375” .375” 3”-C 2”-C 2”-B 2”-B Arrow

NYP1-7 12” x 18” .375” .375” 3”-C 2”-C 2”-C 2”-C Arrow

NYP1-8 12” x 18” .375” .375” 3”-B, 2”-B 2”-B 2”-B 2”-B Arrow

NYP1-9 12” x 18” .375” .375” 3”-C 3”-B 2”-C 2”-C Arrow

NYP1-10 12” x 18” .375” .375” 3”-C 2”-C 2”-C 2”-C Arrow

NYP1-11 12” x 18” .375” .375” 3”-C 2”-C 2”-C 2”-C Arrow

NYP1-15 12” x 18” .375” .375” 3”-C 2”-C 2”-C Arrow

C NYP1-16 30” x 36” .5” .75” 6”-C, 4”-C 5”-C 4”-C 2”-D 4”-C*
NYP1-16 48” x 60” .75” 1.25” 9”-C, 6”-C 8”-C 6”-C 3”-D 6”-C*
* Series B letters may be used for long legends.

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 216 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-R18 White Background Green Legend

Permissive Parking Signs

(NYP2-1, NYP2-2, NYP2-3, NYP2-4, NYP2-5, NYP2-6, NYP2-7, NYP2-8)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4

NYP2-1 & NYP2-2 12” x 18” .375” .375” 2”-C 2”-C 2”-C Arrow

NYP2-3 12” x 18” .375” .375” 4”-C*, 2”-C**, 2”-B 2”-C 2”-C Arrow

NYP2-4 12” x 18” .375” .375” 4”-C*, 2”-C**, 2”-B 2”-B 2”-B Arrow

NYP2-6 & NYP2-7 12” x 18” .375” .375” 3”-C 2”-B Arrow

C NYP2-8 30” x 36” .5” .75” 8”-C, 4”-C 4”-C 2”-D 4”-C***
NYP2-8 48” x 60” .75” 1.25” 12”-C, 6” 8”-C 3”-D 6”-C***
* 3”-B numerals should be used for two-digits numbers, and 2”-D for fractions.
** 2”-B letters should be used for “MIN.”
*** Series B letters may be used for long panels.

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 217 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-R19 White Background Red or Green Legend

Parking Plaques
(NYP3-1P, NYP3-2P, NYP3-3P, NYP3-4P, NYP3-5P, NYP3-6P, NYP4-4P,
NYP4-8P)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3

NYP3-1P 12” x 6” .375” .375” 2”-B

NYP3-2P 12” x 8” .375” .375” 2”-B 2”-B

NYP3-3P 12” x 8” .375” .375” 2”-C 2”-C

NYP3-4P 12” x 6” .375” .375” 2”-B

NYP3-5P 12” x 12” .375” .375” 2”-C 2”-C 2”-C

NYP3-6P 12” x 12” .375” .375” 2”-C 2”-C 2”-C

C NYP4-4P 24” x 16” .375” .625” 4”-C min. 4”-C min.

NYP4-4P 36” x 24” .625” .875” 6”-C min. 6”-C min.
NYP4-4P 48” x 32” .75” 1.25” 8”-C min. 8”-C min.

NYP4-8P 12” x 6” .375” .375” 1”-C 1”-C

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 218 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-R20 White Background Black Legend

NO TRUCKS WITH R PERMIT Signs

(NYR5-4, NYR5-4aP )

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3

C NYR5-4 48” x 24” .375” .5” 5”-D 3”-D 8”-D, 5”-D

C NYR5-4aP 12” x 12” .375” .375” 8”-D

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 219 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-R21 White Background Black Legend

Preferential and Managed Lane Signs

(NYR4-19, NYR4-28)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Line 5

NYR4-19 84” x 54” .75” 1.25” 8”-D 8”-D 8”-D

NYR4-28 72” x 90” 1” 1.25” Symbol Logo 7”-D 7”-D 7”-D

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 220 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-W2 Yellow Background Black Legend

Side Road Symbol Sign

(NYW2-8)

Sign Size Margin Border

NYW2-8 24” x 24” .375” .625”
C NYW2-8 30” x 30” .5” .75”
NYW2-8 36” x 36” .625” .875”
NYW2-8 48” x 48” .75” 1.25”

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 221 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-W3 Yellow Background Black Legend

Pass Left or Right Sign

(NYW3-4)

Sign Size Margin Border

NYW3-4 30” x 30” .5” .75”
C NYW3-4 36” x 36” .625” .875”
NYW3-4 48” x 48” .75” 1.25”

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 222 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-W4 Yellow Background Black Legend

Lane Reduction Signs

(NYW3-11, NYW3-14, NYW3-15)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2

NYW3-11 30” x 30” .5” .75” Symbol
C NYW3-11 36” x 36” .625” .875” Symbol
NYW3-11 48” x 48” .75” 1.25” Symbol

NYW3-14 30” x 30” .5” .75” 5”-D 5”-D

C NYW3-14 36” x 36” .625” .875” 6”-D 6”-D
NYW3-14 48” x 48” .75” 1.25” 8”-D 8”-D

NYW3-15 30” x 30” .5” .75” 5”-C 5”-C

C NYW3-15 36” x 36” .625” .875” 6”-C 6”-C
NYW3-15 48” x 48” .75” 1.25” 8”-C 8”-C

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 223 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-W5 Yellow Background Black Legend

Advance Load Signs

(NYW3-19, NYW3-30, NYW3-31a, NYW3-31b)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4

NYW3-19 24” x 24” .375” .625” 4”-D 4”-D
C NYW3-19 30” x 30” .5” .75” 5”-D 5”-D
NYW3-19 36” x 36” .625” .875” 6”-D 6”-D
NYW3-19 48” x 48” .75” 1.25” 8”-D 8”-D

NYW3-30 24” x 24” .375” .625” 4”-C 4”-C 4”-C

C NYW3-30 30” x 30” .5” .75” 5”-C 5”-C 5”-C
NYW3-30 36” x 36” .625” .875” 6”-C 6”-C 6”-C
NYW3-30 48” x 48” .75” 1.25” 8”-C 8”-C 8”-C

NYW3-31a 24” x 24” .375” .625” 4”-C 6”-C, 4”-C 4”-C

C NYW3-31a 30” x 30” .5” .75” 5”-C 7”-C, 5”-C 5”-C
NYW3-31a 36” x 36” .625” .875” 6”-C 9”-C, 6”-C 6”-C
NYW3-31a 48” x 48” .75” 1.25” 8”-C 12”-C, 8”-C 8”-C

NYW3-31b 24” x 24” .375” .625” 4”-C 6”-C, 4”-C 4”-C 3”-D
C NYW3-31b 30” x 30” .5” .75” 5”-C 7”-C, 5”-C 5”-C 4”-D
NYW3-31b 36” x 36” .625” .875” 6”-C 9”-C, 6”-C 6”-C 5”-D
NYW3-31b 48” x 48” .75” 1.25” 8”-C 12”-C, 8”-C 8”-C 6”-D

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 224 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-W12 Yellow Background Black Legend

SLIDES Sign
(NYW4-15)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3

NYW4-15 24” x 24” .375” .625” 6”-D
C NYW4-15 30” x 30” .5” .75” 7”-D
NYW4-15 36” x 36” .625” .875” 8”-D
NYW4-15 48” x 48” .75” 1.25” 12”-D

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 225 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-W13 Yellow Background Black Legend

MINIMUM MAINTENANCE ROAD Sign

(NYW4-16)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3

NYW4-16 24” x 24” .375” .625” 3”-C 3”-C 3”-C
C NYW4-16 30” x 30” .5” .75” 4”-C 4”-C 4”-C
NYW4-16 36” x 36” .625” .875” 5”-C 5”-C 5”-C
NYW4-16 48” x 48” .75” 1.25” 6”-C 6”-C 6”-C

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 226 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-W14 Yellow Background Black Legend

RUMBLE STRIPS Sign

(NYW4-17)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2

NYW4-17 24” x 24” .375” .625” 4”-D 4”-D
C NYW4-17 30” x 30” .5” .75” 5”-D 5”-D
NYW4-17 36” x 36” .625” .875” 6”-D 6”-D
NYW4-17 48” x 48” .75” 1.25” 8”-D 8”-D

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 227 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-W16 Yellow Background Black Legend

Driveway Entrance Plaques

(NYW5-16P, NYW5-17P)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2

C NYW5-16P 24” x 12” .375” .625” 4”-C
NYW5-16P 36” x 18” .625” .875” 6”-C

C NYW5-17P 24” x 18” .375” .625” 4”-C 4”-C

NYW5-17P 36” x 24” .625” .875” 6”-C 6”-C

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 228 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-W17 Yellow Background Black Legend

Vehicular Traffic Signs

(NYW5-18, NYW5-19)

Sign Size Margin Border

NYW5-18 & NYW5-19 24” x 24” .375” .625”
C NYW5-18 & NYW5-19 30” x 30” .5” .75”
NYW5-18 & NYW5-19 36” x 36” .625” .875”

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 229 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-W18 Yellow Background Black Legend

TRAIN WHEN FLASHING Sign

(NYW5-31)

Sign Size Margin Border

NYW5-31 42” x 18” .375” .625”

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 230 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-W19 Yellow Background Black Legend

CHILDREN AT PLAY Sign

(NYW7-4)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3

NYW7-4 24” x 24” .375” .625” 4”-C 4”-C 4”-C
C NYW7-4 30” x 30” .5” .75” 5”-C 5”-C 5”-C
NYW7-4 36” x 36” .625” .875” 6”-C 6”-C 6”-C

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 231 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-W20 Yellow Background Black Legend

DEAF CHILD AREA & BLIND CHILD AREA Signs

(NYW7-6, NYW7-7)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3

NYW7-6 & NYW7-7 24” x 24” .375” .625” 4”-D 4”-D 4”-D
C NYW7-6 & NYW7-7 30” x 30” .5” .75” 5”-D 5”-D 5”-D
NYW7-6 & NYW7-7 36” x 36” .625” .875” 6”-D 6”-D 6”-D

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 232 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-W21 Yellow Background Black Legend

LOW FLYING PLANES Sign

(NYW7-8)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3

NYW7-8 24” x 24” .375” .625” 4”-C 4”-C 4”-C
C NYW7-8 30” x 30” .5” .75” 5”-C 5”-C 5”-C
NYW7-8 36” x 36” .625” .875” 6”-C 6”-C 6”-C
NYW7-8 48” x 48” .75” 1.25” 8”-C 8”-C 8”-C

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 233 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-W22 Yellow Background Black Legend

UNDERPASS Sign
(NYW7-9)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1

NYW7-9 24” x 24” .375” .625” 4”-C
C NYW7-9 30” x 30” .5” .75” 5”-C
NYW7-9 36” x 36” .625” .875” 6”-C
NYW7-9 48” x 48” .75” 1.25” 8”-C

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 234 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-W24 Yellow Background Black Legend

SMOKE Sign
(NYW7-17)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1

C NYW7-17 30” x 30” .5” .75” 6”-D
NYW7-17 36” x 36” .625” .875” 7”-D
NYW7-17 48” x 48” .75” 1.25” 10”-D

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 235 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-W25 Yellow Background Black Legend

Bus Signs
(NYW7-18, NYW7-19)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3

NYW7-18 36” x 36” .625” .875” 8”-D

NYW7-19 48” x 48” .75” 1.25” 8”-D 8”-D 8”-D

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 236 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-W26 Yellow Background Black Legend

BIRD NESTING AREA Sign

(NYW7-20)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2

C NYW7-20 36” x 36” .625” .875” 6”-D 6”-D
NYW7-20 48” x 48” .75” 1.25” 8”-D 8”-D

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 237 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-W27 Orange Background Black Legend

BRIDGE CLOSED 500 FT Sign

(NYW8-4)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3

C NYW8-4 36” x 36” .625” .875” 5”-D 5”-D 5”-D
NYW8-4 48” x 48” .75” 1.25” 7”-D 7”-D 7”-D

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 238 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-W28 Orange Background Black Legend

Miscellaneous Temporary Traffic Control Signs

(NYW8-30, NYW8-31, NYW8-32, NYW8-33)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2

NYW8-30 thru NYW8-33 48” x 24” .5” .75” 6”-E 6”-E

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 239 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-W29 Pink Background Black Legend

Incident Management Signs

(NYW8-42, NYW8-47)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2

C NYW8-42 36” x 36” .625” .875” 6”-C 6”-C
NYW8-42 48” x 48” .75” 1.25” 8”-C 8”-C

C NYW8-47 36” x 36” .625” .875” 5”-C 5”-C

NYW8-47 48” x 48” .75” 1.25” 6”-C 6”-C

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 240 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-W30 Orange Background Black Legend

SANDBLASTING Sign
(NYW8-43)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1

C NYW8-43 30” x 30” .5” .75” 4”-C
NYW8-43 36” x 36” .625” .875” 5”-C
NYW8-43 48” x 48” .75” 1.25” 6”-C

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 241 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-W33 Orange Background Black Legend

INCREASED ENFORCEMENT AREA Sign

(NYW8-46)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3

C NYW8-46 48” x 30” .5” 1” 4”-D 4”-D 4”-D
NYW8-46 60” x 42” .75” 1.25” 6”-C 6”-C 6”-C

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 242 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-W34 Yellow Background Black Legend

Safety Zone Sign

(NYW9-5)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3

NYW9-5 24” x 24” .375” .625” 4”-C Arrows 4”-C
C NYW9-5 30” x 30” .5” .75” 5”-C Arrows 5”-C
NYW9-5 36” x 36” .625” .875” 6”-C Arrows 6”-C

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 243 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-W36 Yellow Background Black Legend

Overhead Warning Sign Assembly Sign

(NYW9-20)

Sign Size Margin Border Legend

C NYW9-20 Variable .75” 1” Standard conventional warning signs
NYW9-20 Variable 1” 1.5” Standard expressway warning signs
NYW9-20 Variable 1.25” 2” Standard freeway warning signs

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 244 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-W37 Yellow Background Black Legend

Special Warning Signs

(NYW9-21)

Sign Size Margin Border Text Numerals Fractions

NYW9-21 Variable .625” .875” 6”-D 8”-D 6”-D
C NYW9-21 Variable .75” 1” 8”-D 10”-D 8”-D
NYW9-21 Variable 1” 1.5” 10”-D 12”-D 10”-D
NYW9-21 Variable 1.25” 2” 12”- D 15”-D 12”-D

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 245 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-W38 Yellow Background Black Legend

BUS TURN Sign

(NYW9-25)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2

NYW9-25 24” x 24” .375” .625” 5”-D 5”-D

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 246 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-W39 Yellow Background Black Legend

SNOWPLOW TURN Sign

(NYW9-26)

Sign Size Margin Border Line 1 Line 2

NYW9-26 24” x 24” .375” .625” 4”-C 4”-C
C NYW9-26 30” x 30” .5” .75” 5”-C 5”-C
NYW9-26 36” x 36” .625” .875” 6”-C 6”-C
NYW9-26 48” x 48” .75” 1.25” 8”-C 8”-C

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 247 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-W40 Varied Background No Legend

Sign Marker
(NYW7-15)

Sign Size
C NYW7-15 12” x 12”
NYW7-15 18” x 18”

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 248 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-G4 Blue Background White Legend

Rest Area & Scenic Signs (Sheet 1 of 2)

(NYI7-1, NYI7-2, NYI7-3, NYI7-4, NYI7-5, NYI7-6, NYI7-7, NYI7-8, NYI7-9,
NYI7-10, NYI7-11, NYI7-12, NYI7-13)

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 249 of 269

Sign Size Border Line 1 Line 2

C NYI7-1 72” x 30” 1” 6”-D 8”-D, 6”-D
NYI7-1 96” x 42” 1.5” 8”-D 10”-D, 8”-D
NYI7-1 144” x 60” 2” 12”-D 15”-D, 12”-D

C NYI7-2 60” x 30” 1” 6”-D 6”-D

NYI7-2 84” x 42” 1.5” 8”-D 8”-D
NYI7-2 120” x 60” 2” 12”-D 12”-D

C NYI7-3 48” x 42” 1” 6”-D 6”-D

NYI7-3 60” x 54” 1.5” 8”-D 8”-D
NYI7-3 90” x 78” 2” 12”-D 12”-D

C NYI7-4 60” x 30” 1” 6”-D 8”-D, 6”-D

NYI7-4 84” x 42” 1.5” 8”-D 10”-D, 8”-D
NYI7-4 120” x 60” 2” 12”-D 15”-D, 12”-D

C NYI7-5 60” x 30” 1” 6”-D 6”-D

NYI7-5 84” x 42” 1.5” 8”-D 8”-D
NYI7-5 120” x 60” 2” 12”-D 12”-D

C NYI7-6 42” x 42” 1” 6”-D 6”-D

NYI7-6 54” x 54” 1.5” 8”-D 8”-D
NYI7-6 78” x 78” 2” 12”-D 12”-D

C NYI7-7 72” x 30” 1” 6”-D 8”-D, 6”-D

NYI7-7 96” x 42” 1.5” 8”-D 10”-D, 8”-D
NYI7-7 144” x 60” 2” 12”-D 15”-D, 12”-D

C NYI7-8 60” x 30” 1” 6”-D 6”-D

NYI7-8 84” x 42” 1.5” 8”-D 8”-D
NYI7-8 120” x 60” 2” 12”-D 12”-D

C NYI7-9 48” x 42” 1” 6”-D 6”-D

NYI7-9 60” x 54” 1.5” 8”-D 8”-D
NYI7-9 90” x 78” 2” 12”-D 12”-D

NYI7-10 96” x 48” 2” 10”-D 10”-D

NYI7-11 120” x 48” 2” 10”-D 10”-D

NYI7-12 96” x 48” 2” 10”-D 10”-D

C NYI7-13 42” x 12” .5” 4”-D

NYI7-13 84” x 24” .625” 8”-D

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 250 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-G5 Green Background White Legend

Political Boundary Signs

(NYI12-1, NYI12-2a, NYI12-3a, NYI12-3b)

Sign Size Border Line 1 Line 2

NYI12-1 Var. x 12” .625” 4”-D
C NYI12-1 Var. x 18” .625” 6”-D
NYI12-1 Var. x 24” .875” 8”-D

NYI12-2a Var. x 24” .625” 4”-D 4”-D

C NYI12-2a Var. x 30” .625” 6”-D 6”-D
NYI12-2a Var. x 36” .875” 8”-D 8”-D

NYI12-3a Var. x 36” 1” 8”-E(m)/6”-lc 8”-E(m)/6”-lc

NYI12-3b Var. x 36” 1” 6”-E(m)/4.5”-lc 8”-E(m)/6”-lc

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 251 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-G6 Green Background White Legend

Political Boundary Signs

(NYI12-4)

Sign Size Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Line 5

C NYI12-4 138” x 90” 2” 8”-E 8”-E 12”-E 8”-E(m)/6”-lc 5”-D, 5.33”-E(m)/4”-lc
NYI12-4 180” x 120” 2.5” 10”-E 10”-E 15”-E 10.7”-E(m)/8”-lc 8”-D, 8”-E(m)/6”-lc

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 252 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-G8 Green Background White Legend

Watershed Signs
(NYI12-7)

Sign Size Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3

C NYI12-7 Var. x 36” .625” 4”-D 6”-D 6”-D
NYI12-7 Var. x 48” .875” 5”-D 8”-D 8”-D
NYI12-7 Var. x 48” 1” 6”-D 8”-E(m)/6”-lc 8”-E(m)/6”-lc

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 253 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-G9 Blue Background White Legend

Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs

(NYI8-1, NYI8-1a, NYI8-2, NYI8-3, NYI8-4)

Sign Size Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 In Arrows

C NYI8-1 36” x Var. .625” 4”-C 4”-C

C NYI8-1a 72” x 66” 1” 4”-C 4”-C

C NYI8-2 36” x Var. .625” 4”-C

NYI8-2 54” x Var. .75” 6”-C

C NYI8-3 36” x Var. .625” 4”-C

NYI8-3 54” x Var. .75” 6”-C

C NYI8-4 24” x 15” .5” 4” min. 4” min.

NYI8-4 36” x 24” .625” 6” min. 6” min.

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 254 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-G10 Blue Background White Legend

Specific Service Signs (Sheet 1 of 2)

(NYI9-1, NYI9-2, NYI9-3, NYI9-4, NYI9-5, NYI9-6, NYI9-7, NYI9-8, NYI9-9,
NYI9-10, NYI9-11)

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 255 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-G10 Blue Background White Legend

Specific Service Signs (Sheet 2 of 2)

(NYI9-1, NYI9-2, NYI9-3, NYI9-4, NYI9-5, NYI9-6, NYI9-7, NYI9-8, NYI9-9,
NYI9-10, NYI9-11)

Sign Size Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3

Business
NYI9-1 thru NYI9-5 216” x 72” 2” 10”-D
Panels

Business Business
NYI9-6 thru NYI9-10 216” x 114” 2” 10”-D
Panels Panels

NYI9-11 60” x 36” .75” 8”-D 8”-D

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

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SIGN DRAWING SD-G11 White Background Black Legend

New York State Route Signs

(NYM3-1, NYM3-2, NYM3-3, NYM4-2)

Sign Number of Characters Size Border Margin Numbers Letters

C NYM3-1 1 or 2 24” x 24” Varies 12”-D 10”-D
NYM3-1 1 or 2 36” x 36” Varies 18”-D 15”-D
NYM3-1 1 or 2 48” x 48” Varies 24”-D 20”-D

C NYM3-2 3 30” x 24” Varies 10”-D 8”-D

NYM3-2 3 45” x 36” Varies 15”-D 12”-D
NYM3-2 3 60” x 48” Varies 20”-D 16”-D

C NYM3-3 4 30” x 24” Varies 10”-C 8”-C

NYM3-3 4 45” x 36” Varies 15”-C 12”-C
NYM3-3 4 60” x 48” Varies 20”-C 16”-C

C NYM4-2 3 30” x 24” .375” .375” 8”-D 2”-D

NYM4-2 3 45” x 36” .5” .5” 12”-D 3”-D
NYM4-2 3 60” x 48” .75” .75” 16”-D 4”-D

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 257 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-G12 Varied Background Varied Legend

Highway Facility Signs

(NYM5-1)

Sign Size Margin Border

C NYM5-1 24” high Varies Varies
NYM5-1 36” high Varies Varies
NYM5-1 48” high Varies Varies

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 258 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-G13 Green Background White Legend

Bicycle Route Signs

(NYM6-2, NYM6-3)

Sign Size Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4

NYM6-2 12” x 15” Varies 1”-E Symbol 4”-D or Symbol

NYM6-3 18” x 18” Varies 1”-E Symbol 4”-D or Symbol 1”-E

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 259 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-G14 Green Background White Legend

Snowmobile & All Terrain Vehicle Route Signs

(NYM7-1, NYM17-1, NYM17-2)

Sign Size Border

NYM7-1, NYM17-1 & NYM17-2 24” x 18” .5”

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 260 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-G15 Varied Background White Legend

General Information Symbol Signs (Sheet 1 of 2)

(NYM8-5, NYM8-9, NYM8-10, NYM8-12, NYM8-13, NYM8-14, NYM8-15,
NYM8-16, NYM8-27, NYM14-28)

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 261 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-G15 Varied Background White Legend

General Information Symbol Signs (Sheet 2 of 2)

(NYM8-5, NYM8-9, NYM8-10, NYM8-12, NYM8-13, NYM8-14, NYM8-15,
NYM8-16, NYM8-27, NYM8-28)

Sign Size Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3

C NYM8-5 24” x 24” .5” Symbol
NYM8-5 30” x 30” .75” Symbol
NYM8-5 36” x 36” .75” Symbol

C NYM8-9 24” x 24” .5” Symbol 3”-C

NYM8-9 30” x 30” .75” Symbol 4”-C
NYM8-9 36” x 36” .75” Symbol 5”-C

C NYM8-10 24” x 24” .5” Symbol 3”-F

NYM8-10 30” x 30” .75” Symbol 4”-F
NYM8-10 36” x 36” .75” Symbol 5”-F

C NYM8-12 thru NYM8-16 24” x 24” .5” Symbol

NYM8-12 thru NYM8-16 30” x 30” .75” Symbol
NYM8-12 thru NYM8-16 36” x 36” .75” Symbol

C NYM8-27 24” x 24” .5” Symbol 3”-D 3”-D

NYM8-27 30” x 30” .75” Symbol 4”-D 4”-D
NYM8-27 36” x 36” .75” Symbol 5”-D 5”-D

C NYM8-28 24” x 24” .5” Symbol

NYM8-28 30” x 30” .75” Symbol
NYM8-28 36” x 36” .75” Symbol

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 262 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-G16 Brown Background White Legend

Historic Site Signs

(NYM9-1, NYM9-2, NYM9-3, NYM9-4)

Sign Size Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3

C NYM9-1 30” x 24” Varies 4”-D 2”-F
NYM9-1 45” x 36” Varies 6”-D 3”-F

C NYM9-2 30” x 24” Varies 4”-D 4”-D 2”-F

NYM9-2 45” x 36” Varies 6”-D 6”-D 3”-F

C NYM9-3 30” x 24” Varies 4”-D 2”-D

NYM9-3 45” x 36” Varies 6”-D 3”-D

C NYM9-4 30” x 24” Varies 4”-D 4”-D 2”-D

NYM9-4 45” x 36” Varies 6”-D 6”-D 3”-D

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 263 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-G17 Brown Background White or Yellow Legend

Catskill Former Site Signs

(NYM9-5, NYM9-6)

Sign Size Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Line 5

NYM9-5 42” x 24” .75” 2”-E 2” Symbol 3”-D 4”-D

NYM9-6 42” x 30” .75” 2”-E 2” Symbol 3”-D 4”-D 4”-D

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 264 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-G18 Blue Background White Legend

General Service Symbol Signs

(NYM11-2, NYM11-5, NYM11-6, NYM12-2)

Sign Size Border Line 1 Line 2

C NYM11-2 24” x 24” .5” 4”-D
NYM11-2 30” x 30” .75” 5”-D
NYM11-2 36” x 36” .75” 6”-D

C NYM11-5 24” x 24” .5” 4”-D 4”-D

NYM11-5 30” x 30” .75” 5”-D 5”-D
NYM11-5 36” x 36” .75” 6”-D 6”-D

NYM11-6 18” x 12” .5” Symbol 4”-E

C NYM12-2 24” x 24” .5” Symbol

NYM12-2 30” x 30” .75” Symbol
NYM12-2 36” x 36” .75” Symbol

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 265 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-G21 Varied Background Varied Legend

Name Auxiliary Signs

(NYM14-26, NYM14-27)

Sign Size Border Line 1 Line 2

C NYM14-26 24” x 12” .5” 4”-D
NYM14-26 30” x 15” .625” 5”-D
NYM14-26 36” x 18” .75” 6”-D

C NYM14-27 24” x 15” .5” 4”-D 4”-D

NYM14-27 30” x 21” .625” 5”-D 5”-D
NYM14-27 36” x 24” .75” 6”-D 6”-D

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 266 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-G23 Varied Background Varied Legend

Auto Tour Route Signs

(NYM18-1, NYM18-2, NYM18-3)

Sign Size Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3

C NYM18-1 thru NYM18-3 24” x 24” .5” Symbol 2”-E 2”-E
NYM18-1 thru NYM18-3 30” x 30” .75” Symbol 2.5”-E 2.5”-E
NYM18-1 thru NYM18-3 36” x 36” .75” Symbol 3”-E 3”-E

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 267 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-G24 Varied Background Varied Legend

Hudson River Estuary Signs

(NYM19-1, NYM19-2)

Sign Size Line 1 Line 2 Line 3

NYM19-1 36” x 18” Symbol 2” Arial

NYM19-2 36” x 18” 2” Arial Symbol 2” Arial

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 268 of 269

SIGN DRAWING SD-G25 Brown Background White Legend

Heritage Signs
(NYM20-1, NYI12-8)

Sign Size Border Line 1 Line 2 Line 3

C NYM20-1 24” x 24” .5” Symbol 2”-E
NYM20-1 30” x 30” .75” Symbol 2.5”-E
NYM20-1 36” x 36” .75” Symbol 3”-E

C NYI12-8 96” x 24” 1” 3”-D 4”-E(m)/3”lc 4”-E(m)/3”lc

NYI12-8 192” x 48” 2” 6”-D 8”-E(m)/6”-lc 8”-E(m)/6”-lc

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011

NYS Supplement to the 2009 MUTCD Page 269 of 269

APPENDIX 2

AUTHORIZATIONS

December 2010 Effective March 16, 2011