2 Del. Admin. Code § 7B.15
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024
Section 7B.15 - School Speed Limit Assembly (S4-1P, S4-2P, S4-3P, S4-4P, S4-6P, S5-1) and END SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT Sign (S5-3)Standard:
01 (DE Revision) A School Speed Limit assembly (see Figure 7B-1) or a School Speed Limit (S5-1-DE) sign (see Figure 7B-1) shall be used to indicate the speed limit where a reduced school speed limit zone has been established (in accordance with Delaware Code and based upon an engineering study) or where a reduced school speed limit is specified for such areas by statute. The School Speed Limit assembly or School Speed Limit sign shall be placed at or as near as practical to the point where the reduced school speed limit zone begins (see Figures 7B-3 and 7B-5).02 If a reduced school speed limit zone has been established, a School (S1-1) sign shall be installed in advance (see Table 2C-4 for advance placement guidelines) of the first School Speed Limit sign assembly or S5-1 sign that is encountered in each direction as traffic approaches the reduced school speed limit zone (see Figures 7B-3 and 7B-5).03 Where increased fines are imposed for traffic violations within a reduced school speed limit zone, a FINES HIGHER (R2-6P), FINES DOUBLE (R2-6aP), or $XX FINE (R2-6bP) plaque (see Figure 2B-3) shall be installed as a supplement to the reduced school speed limit sign to notify road users.04 (DE Revision) Except as provided in Paragraph 5, the downstream end of an authorized and posted reduced school speed limit zone shall be identified with an END SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT (S5-3) sign (see Figure 7B-1). Option:
05 If a reduced school speed limit zone ends at the same point as a higher fines zone, an END SCHOOL ZONE (S5-2) sign may be used instead of a combination of an END HIGHER FINES ZONE (R2-11) sign and an END SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT (S5-3) sign. Guidance:
05A (DE Revision) On state-maintained roads, the END SCHOOL ZONE (S5-2) sign should be used to designate the end of the school zone in lieu of the regulatory speed limit sign. Option:
06 A standard Speed Limit sign showing the speed limit for the section of highway that is downstream from the authorized and posted reduced school speed limit zone may be mounted on the same post above the END SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT (S5-3) sign or the END SCHOOL ZONE (S5-2) sign. Guidance:
07 (DE Revision) The beginning point of a reduced school speed limit zone should be at least 200 feet in advance of the school property line, a school crossing, or other school related activities; however, this 200-foot distance should be increased if the reduced school speed limit is 30 mph or higher. Standard:
08 The School Speed Limit assembly shall be either a fixed-message sign assembly or a changeable message sign.09 The fixed-message School Speed Limit assembly shall consist of a top plaque (S4-3P) with the legend SCHOOL, a Speed Limit (R2-1) sign, and a bottom plaque (S4-1P, S4-2P, S4-4P, or S4-6P) indicating the specific periods of the day and/or days of the week that the special school speed limit is in effect (see Figure 7B-1). Option:
10 Changeable message signs (see Chapter 2L and Section 6F.60) may be used to inform drivers of the school speed limit. If the sign is internally illuminated, it may have a white legend on a black background. Changeable message signs with flashing beacons may be used for situations where greater emphasis of the special school speed limit is needed. Guidance:
11 Even though it might not always be practical because of special features to make changeable message signs conform in all respects to the standards in this Manual for fixed-message signs, during the periods that the school speed limit is in effect, their basic shape, message, legend layout, and colors should comply with the standards for fixed-message signs.12 A confirmation light or device to indicate that the speed limit message is in operation should be considered for inclusion on the back of the changeable message sign. Standard:
13 Fluorescent yellow-green pixels shall be used when the "SCHOOL" message is displayed on a changeable message sign for a school speed limit. Option:
14 Changeable message signs may use blank-out messages or other methods in order to display the school speed limit only during the periods it applies.15 Changeable message signs that display the speed of approaching drivers (see Section 2B.13) may be used in a school speed limit zone.16 A Speed Limit Sign Beacon (see Section 4L.04) also may be used, with a WHEN FLASHING legend, to identify the periods that the school speed limit is in effect.17 (DE Revision) A SCHOOL SPEED LIMIT XX WHEN FLASHING (S5-3-DE) sign, with Speed Limit Sign Beacons mounted to the left and right of the sign, may be mounted overhead at or as near as practical to the point where the reduced speed zone begins (see Figure 7B-3).18 (DE Revision) Paragraph deleted. Guidance:
19 (DE Revision) On state-maintained roads, the use of Speed Limit Sign Beacons requires approval from DelDOT Traffic.2 Del. Admin. Code § 7B.15
21 DE Reg. 905 (5/1/2018) (Final)