2 Del. Admin. Code § 2B.12
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024
Section 2B.12 - In-Street and Overhead Pedestrian Crossing Signs (R1-6, R1-6a, R1-9, and R1-9a)Option:
01 The In-Street Pedestrian Crossing (R1-6 or R1-6a) sign (see Figure 2B-2) or the Overhead Pedestrian Crossing (R1-9 or R1-9a) sign (see Figure 2B-2) may be used to remind road users of laws regarding right-of-way at an unsignalized pedestrian crosswalk. The legend STATE LAW may be displayed at the top of the R1-6, R1-6a, R1-9, and R1-9a signs, if applicable. On the R1-6 and R1-6a signs, the legends STOP or YIELD may be used instead of the appropriate STOP sign or YIELD sign symbol.02 Highway agencies may develop and apply criteria for determining the applicability of In-Street Pedestrian Crossing signs. Standard:
03 If used, the In-Street Pedestrian Crossing sign shall be placed in the roadway at the crosswalk location on the center line, on a lane line, or on a median island. The In-Street Pedestrian Crossing sign shall not be post-mounted on the left-hand or right-hand side of the roadway.04 If used, the Overhead Pedestrian Crossing sign shall be placed over the roadway at the crosswalk location.05 An In-Street or Overhead Pedestrian Crossing sign shall not be placed in advance of the crosswalk to educate road users about the State law prior to reaching the crosswalk, nor shall it be installed as an educational display that is not near any crosswalk. 05A (DE Revision) The installation of In-Street Pedestrian Crossing signs along state-maintained roadways shall be approved by DelDOT Traffic.05B (DE Revision) If In-Street Pedestrian Crossing signs are installed along state-maintained roadways by municipalities or sponsoring agencies, they shall be maintained by the municipality or sponsoring agency and shall not be maintained by DelDOT. Guidance:
06 If an island (see Chapter 3I) is available, the In-Street Pedestrian Crossing sign, if used, should be placed on the island. Option:
07 If a Pedestrian Crossing (W11-2) warning sign is used in combination with an In-Street or an Overhead Pedestrian Crossing sign, the W11-2 sign with a diagonal downward pointing arrow (W16-7P) plaque may be post-mounted on the right-hand side of the roadway at the crosswalk location. Standard:
08 The In-Street Pedestrian Crossing sign and the Overhead Pedestrian Crossing sign shall not be used at signalized locations.09 The STOP FOR legend shall only be used in States where the State law specifically requires that a driver must stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Guidance:
09A (DE Revision) Based on current Delaware Code, the YIELD sign symbol should be used with In-Street Pedestrian Crossing signs and the YIELD TO legend should be used with Overhead Pedestrian Crossing signs along state-maintained roadways.09B (DE Revision) Prior to sign installation, § 4142 of Title 21 of the Delaware Code should be reviewed to determine whether the STOP or YIELD sign symbol should be used with In-Street Pedestrian Crossing signs or whether the legend STOP FOR or YIELD TO should be used with Overhead Pedestrian Crossing signs along state-maintained roadways. Local ordinances should be reviewed for In-Street Pedestrian Crossing and Overhead Pedestrian Crossing signs installed along municipal-maintained roadways. Option:
09C (DE Revision) If local ordinances indicate that drivers must stop for pedestrians at unsignalized crosswalks, the STOP sign symbol may be used with In-Street Pedestrian Crossing signs and the legend STOP FOR may be used with Overhead Pedestrian Crossing signs along municipal-maintained roadways. Standard:
09D (DE Revision) Along municipal-maintained roadways, the legend STATE LAW shall not be installed with In-Street Pedestrian Crossing signs with the STOP sign symbol or with Overhead Pedestrian Crossing signs with the STOP FOR legend. 10 The In-Street Pedestrian Crossing sign shall have a black legend (except for the red STOP or YIELD sign symbols) and border on a white background, surrounded by an outer yellow or fluorescent yellow-green background area (see Figure 2B-2). The Overhead Pedestrian Crossing sign shall have a black legend and border on a yellow or fluorescent yellow-green background at the top of the sign and a black legend and border on a white background at the bottom of the sign (see Figure 2B-2).11 Unless the In-Street Pedestrian Crossing sign is placed on a physical island, the sign support shall be designed to bend over and then bounce back to its normal vertical position when struck by a vehicle. Guidance:
11A (DE Revision) Along state-maintained roadways, In-Street Pedestrian Crossing signs should have a fluorescent yellow-green background area and Overhead Pedestrian Crossing signs should have a fluorescent yellow-green background at the top of the sign (see Figure 2B-2). Support:
12 The Provisions of Section 2A.18 concerning mounting height are not applicable for the In-Street Pedestrian Crossing sign. Standard:
13 The top of an In-Street Pedestrian Crossing sign shall be a maximum of 4 feet above the pavement surface. The top of an In-Street Pedestrian Crossing sign placed in an island shall be a maximum of 4 feet above the island surface. Option:
14 The In-Street Pedestrian Crossing sign may be used seasonally to prevent damage in winter because of plowing operations, and may be removed at night if the pedestrian activity at night is minimal.15 In-Street Pedestrian Crossing signs, Overhead Pedestrian Crossing signs, and Yield Here To (Stop Here For) Pedestrians signs may be used together at the same crosswalk.2 Del. Admin. Code § 2B.12