2 Del. Admin. Code § 7B.18

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 7B.18 - Flashing Beacons at School Crossings (DE Revision)

Option:

01 (DE Revision) Flashing yellow beacons may be installed to supplement standard school signing and markings for the purpose of providing advanced warning during specified times of operation when justified.

02 (DE Revision) A flashing yellow beacon may be justified when ALL of the following conditions are fulfilled:

1. At least 40 school pedestrians use the crossing during each of any two hours (not necessarily consecutive) of a normal school day;

2. The crossing is at least 600 ft from the nearest alternate crossing controlled by traffic signals, stop signs or crossing guards;

3. The vehicular volume through the crossing exceeds 200 vehicles per hour in urban areas or 140 vehicles per hour in rural areas during the same hour the students are going to and from school during normal school hours; and

4. The critical approach speeds exceeds 35 mph or the approach visibility is less than the stopping sight distance.

2 Del. Admin. Code § 7B.18