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Chapter 2D - GUIDE SIGNS-CONVENTIONAL ROADS
Section 2D.41 - Distance Signs (D2 Series)

2 Del. Admin. Code § 2D.41

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Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024
Section 2D.41 - Distance Signs (D2 Series)

Standard:

01 If used, the Distance (D2-1 through D2-3) sign (see Figure 2D-7) shall be a horizontal rectangle of a size appropriate for the required legend, carrying the names of no more than three cities, towns, junctions, or other traffic generators, and the distance (to the nearest mile) to those places.
02 The distance numerals shall be placed to the right of the destination names as shown in Figure 2D-7.

Guidance:

03 The distance displayed should be selected on a case-by-case basis by the jurisdiction that owns the road or by statewide policy. A well-defined central area or central business district should be used where one exists. In other cases, the layout of the community should be considered in relation to the highway being signed and the decision based on where it appears that most drivers would feel that they are in the center of the community in question.
04 The top name on the Distance sign should be that of the next place on the route having a post office or a railroad station, a route number or name of an intersected highway, or any other significant geographical identity. The bottom name on the sign should be that of the next major destination or control city. If three destinations are displayed, the middle line should be used to indicate communities of general interest along the route or important route junctions.

Option:

05 The choice of names for the middle line may be varied on successive Distance signs to give road users additional information concerning communities served by the route.

Guidance:

06 The control city should remain the same on all successive Distance signs throughout the length of the route until that city is reached.

Option:

07 If more than one distant point may properly be designated, such as where the route divides at some distance ahead to serve two destinations of similar importance, and if these two destinations cannot appear on the same sign, the two names may be alternated on successive signs.
08 On a route continuing into another State, destinations in the adjacent State may be displayed.
08A (DE Revision) The DART Beach Bus Park & Ride (D2-2-DE) sign may be used to provide the distance to a Park & Ride serving the DART Beach Bus.

2 Del. Admin. Code § 2D.41

21 DE Reg. 905 (5/1/2018) (Final)