Ala. Admin. Code r. 450-10-1-.13

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 450-10-1-.13 - Digital, Rotoboard Signs And Variable/Changeable Electronic LED Signs

(1) Digital, Rotoboard and Variable/Changeable Electronic LED signs may display multiple messages, provided the sign is static display and does not have more than two sign faces for each direction the sign is facing. "Tri-vision" and LED display panels are also allowed on conforming signs provided the static display time for each message is at least 8 seconds, and the time to change from one message to another is no greater than 2 seconds.

(2) Signs shall not be erected and maintained which contain, include or are illuminated by any flashing, intermittent or moving lights, except those giving public service information such as, but limited to, time, date, temperature, weather or news.

(3) Signs shall not be erected or maintained which are not effectively shielded so as to prevent beams or rays of light from being directed at any portion of traveled way of any interstate or primary highway and are of such intensity or brilliance as to cause glare or to impair the vision of the driver of any motor vehicle.

(4) Signs shall not be erected or maintained which shall be so illuminated that they obscure or interfere with any official traffic signs, device or signal. Signs must contain static messages without movement such as animation, flashing, scrolling, intermittent or full-motion video.

(5) Spacing between Digital, Rotoboard and Variable/ Changeable Electronic LED signs shall not be less than the minimum spacing requirements for signs under the FSA, or greater if determined appropriate to ensure the safety of the motoring public. Signs will be located where allowed for signs under the FSA except such locations where determined inappropriate to ensure safety of the motoring public.

(6) The ensure driver safety, signs must include a default designed to freeze a display in one still position if a malfunction occurs. Signs must have a process for modifying displays and lighting levels where directed by the Department to assure safety of the motoring public.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 450-10-1-.13

New Rule: Filed April 18, 2008; Re-Filed May 19, 2008 after withdrawal for minor modifications per approval from JCARR; effective June 23, 2008.

Author: Maintenance Bureau

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 23-1-59, 23-1-273, 23-1-274, 23-1-275, 23-1-278, 23-1-286.