2 Del. Admin. Code § 8B.27

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

Section 8B.27 - Pavement Markings

Standard:

01 All grade crossing pavement markings shall be retroreflectorized white. All other markings shall be in accordance with Part 3.

02 (DE Revision) On paved roadways, pavement markings in advance of a grade crossing shall consist of an X, the letters RR, a no-passing zone marking for both directions of travel (on two-lane, two-way highways with center line markings in compliance with Section 3B.01), and certain transverse lines as shown in Figures 8B-6, 8B-6A, 8B-6B, and 8B-7.

03 Identical markings shall be placed in each approach lane on all paved approaches to grade crossings where signals or automatic gates are located, and at all other grade crossings where the posted or statutory highway speed is 40 mph or greater.

04 Pavement markings shall not be required at grade crossings where the posted or statutory highway speed is less than 40 mph if an engineering study indicates that other installed devices provide suitable warning and control. Pavement markings shall not be required at grade crossings in urban areas if an engineering study indicates that other installed devices provide suitable warning and control.

Guidance:

05 When pavement markings are used, a portion of the X symbol should be directly opposite the Grade Crossing Advance Warning sign. The X symbol and letters should be elongated to allow for the low angle at which they will be viewed.

Option:

06 When justified by engineering judgment, supplemental pavement marking symbol(s) may be placed between the Grade Crossing Advance Warning sign and the grade crossing.

2 Del. Admin. Code § 8B.27