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Title 2 - TransportationDepartment of TransportationDivision of Transportation SolutionsManual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)Part 4 - Highway Traffic Signals
Chapter 4L - FLASHING BEACONS
Section 4L.03 - Warning Beacon

2 Del. Admin. Code § 4L.03

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Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024
Section 4L.03 - Warning Beacon

Support:

01 Typical applications of Warning Beacons include the following:
A. At obstructions in or immediately adjacent to the roadway;
B. As supplemental emphasis to warning signs;
C. As emphasis for midblock crosswalks;
D. As supplemental emphasis to regulatory signs, except STOP, DO NOT ENTER, WRONG WAY, and SPEED LIMIT signs; and
E. In conjunction with a regulatory or warning sign that includes the phrase WHEN FLASHING in its legend to indicate that the regulation is in effect or that the condition is present only at certain times.

Standard:

02 A Warning Beacon shall consist of one or more signal sections of a standard traffic signal face with a flashing CIRCULAR YELLOW signal indication in each signal section.
03 A Warning Beacon shall be used only to supplement an appropriate warning or regulatory sign or marker.
04 Warning Beacons, if used at intersections, shall not face conflicting vehicular approaches.
05 If a Warning Beacon is suspended over the roadway, the clearance above the pavement shall be a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 19 feet.

Guidance:

06 The condition or regulation justifying Warning Beacons should largely govern their location with respect to the roadway.
07 If an obstruction is in or adjacent to the roadway, illumination of the lower portion or the beginning of the obstruction or a sign on or in front of the obstruction, in addition to the beacon, should be considered.
08 Warning Beacons should be operated only during those periods or times when the condition or regulation exists.

Option:

09 Warning Beacons that are actuated by pedestrians, bicyclists, or other road users may be used as appropriate to provide additional warning to vehicles approaching a crossing or other location.
10 If Warning Beacons have more than one signal section, they may be flashed either alternately or simultaneously.
11 A flashing yellow beacon interconnected with a traffic signal controller assembly may be used with a traffic signal warning sign (see Section 2C.36 ).

2 Del. Admin. Code § 4L.03