2 Del. Admin. Code § 2B.42

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024
Section 2B.42 - Divided Highway Crossing Signs (R6-3, R6-3a)

Standard:

01 On unsignalized minor-street approaches from which both left turns and right turns are permitted onto a divided highway that has a median width at the intersection itself of 30 feet or more, except as provided in Paragraph 2, a Divided Highway Crossing (R6-3 or R6-3a) sign (see Figure 2B-13) shall be used to advise road users that they are approaching an intersection with a divided highway (see Figure 2B-15).

Option:

02 If the divided highway that has a median width at the intersection itself of 30 feet or more has a traffic volume of less than 400 AADT and a speed limit of 25 mph or less, the Divided Highway Crossing signs facing the unsignalized minor-street approaches may be omitted.

Guidance:

02A (DE Revision) On unsignalized minor-street approaches from which both left turns and right turns are permitted onto a divided highway that has a median width at the intersection greater than or equal to 4 feet and less than 30 feet, a Divided Highway Crossing (R6-3 or R6-3a) sign should be used to advise road users that they are approaching an intersection with a divided highway (see Figure 2B-16, 2B-16A, 2B-17, and 2B-17A).
03 A Divided Highway Crossing sign may be used on signalized minor-street approaches from which both left turns and right turns are permitted onto a divided highway to advise road users that they are approaching an intersection with a divided highway.

Standard:

04 If a Divided Highway Crossing sign is used at a four-legged intersection, the R6-3 sign shall be used. If used at a T-intersection, the R6-3a sign shall be used.
05 The Divided Highway Crossing sign shall be located on the near right corner of the intersection, mounted beneath a STOP or YIELD sign or on a separate support.

Option:

06 An additional Divided Highway Crossing sign may be installed on the left-hand side of the approach to supplement the Divided Highway Crossing sign on the near right corner of the intersection.

2 Del. Admin. Code § 2B.42