Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-131.1

Current through Regsiter Vol. 46, No. 26, June 12, 2024

Rule 761-131.1 - Destination signs at an intersection

This rule establishes the requirements and procedure for placing destination signs on a primary highway at the intersection of a secondary road.

(1)Requirements.

a. A destination shown on a primary highway destination sign shall be one reached by following either the secondary road or the primary highway.

b. A secondary road destination shall not be located beyond the next primary highway.

c. The secondary road must be marked with sufficient route markers, arrows, and destination signs to guide a motorist through intersecting roads, winding roads and built-up areas.

d. To qualify for signing, a secondary road destination must be one of the following:

(1) Another primary highway.

(2) An incorporated community.

(3) An unincorporated village shown on the state transportation map.

(4) A publicly maintained park.

(5) A public-use or publicly owned airport.

(6) A historical site recognized and approved by the department of cultural affairs.

e. The department shall determine which primary highway destinations qualify for signing.

(2)Procedure.

a. To request placement of destination signs at the intersection of a primary highway and a secondary road, the county engineer shall obtain Form 740023, "Proposed Directional Signing," from the appropriate district office, complete it and submit it to the appropriate district office. The county engineer may request signs for destinations on the secondary road that meet the criteria in paragraph 131.1(1) "d" and destinations on the primary highway.

b. If destination signs are already in place at the intersection, any person may request listing additional destinations by submitting a written request to the traffic and safety bureau.

c. The traffic and safety bureau shall determine if a request is to be approved or denied and notify the requester of its action on the request.

d. The department shall install and maintain the primary highway destination signs. The department shall also furnish primary route markers and auxiliary signs for installation on the secondary road and install secondary road route markers and auxiliary signs furnished by the county on the primary highway.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-131.1

Amended by IAB May 13, 2015/Volume XXXVII, Number 23, effective 6/17/2015

Amended by IAB February 10, 2021/Volume XLIII, Number 17, effective 3/17/2021