N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 17 § 2C.27

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024
Section 2C.27 - Low Clearance Signs (W12-2 and W12-2a)

DELETE the entire section.

INSERT the following paragraphs:

Standard:

00A The W12-2a sign shall not be used in New York.

Option:

00B The Low Clearance (W12-2) sign may be used to warn of overhead bridges and elevated structures which are posted with Regulatory Clearance (NYR5-6 and NYR5-7) signs (see Section 2B.108 ).

Guidance:

00C The Low Clearance sign should be used on the immediate approach to the bridge or elevated structure.

Option:

00D Additional Low Clearance signs may be used, as necessary, along the highway on which the low clearance is located.

Guidance:

00E Where additional Low Clearance signs are used, they should be placed at locations where affected traffic can detour or conveniently turn around. They should also be placed immediately beyond intersections where affected vehicles might enter the highway on which the low clearance is located.

00F Low Clearance signs more than 1000 feet from the low clearance structure should be supplemented with Distance plaques (see Section 2C.55 ) stating the distance to the structure.

00G The Low Clearance sign should not be used on highways intersecting the highway on which the low clearance is located.

Standard:

00H The clearance displayed on the Low Clearance sign shall be the same as that on the Regulatory Clearance sign (or signs) to which it pertains.

00I Where separate low clearances are posted for individual lanes with NYR5-7 signs, the clearance displayed on the Low Clearance sign shall be the lowest of the values posted.

Option:

00J If separate Low Clearance signs are placed over each lane, each may display the low clearance pertaining to that lane.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 17 § 2C.27