N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 17 § 8B.101

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024
Section 8B.101 - NOTICE INCREASED TRAIN TRAFFIC Sign (NYR10-5)

Option:

01 The NOTICE INCREASED TRAIN TRAFFIC (NYR10-5) sign (see Sign Drawing SD-R16) may be used where it is deemed necessary to inform motorists of increased train traffic at highway-rail grade crossings.

Standard:

02 Where used, the NOTICE INCREASED TRAIN TRAFFIC sign shall be placed in combination with the Crossbuck (R15-1) sign located on the right side of the approach roadway, or be placed separately at a point in advance of the crossbuck sign.

03 At locations where a YIELD or STOP sign is installed on the same support as the Crossbuck sign, the NOTICE INCREASED TRAIN TRAFFIC sign shall be installed on a separate support in advance of the crossbuck assembly.

04 Where placed on the same support as a Crossbuck sign, the NOTICE INCREASED TRAIN TRAFFIC sign shall be placed immediately beneath the Crossbuck sign.

Guidance:

05 The bottom of the NOTICE INCREASED TRAIN TRAFFIC sign should be at least 78 inches above the near edge of travel lane when placed on the same support as a Crossbuck sign.

Standard:

06 Where placed on the same support as a Crossbuck sign and a Number of Tracks (R15-2) sign, the NOTICE INCREASED TRAIN TRAFFIC sign shall be placed immediately beneath the Number of Tracks sign.

Guidance:

07 The bottom of the NOTICE INCREASED TRAIN TRAFFIC sign should be at least 6 feet above the edge of travel lane when placed on the same support as a Crossbuck sign and a Number of Tracks sign.

Standard:

08 Where placed on the same support as a railroad flashing-light signal, the NOTICE INCREASED TRAIN TRAFFIC sign shall be placed immediately below the signal background panels.

Guidance:

09 The bottom of the NOTICE INCREASED TRAIN TRAFFIC sign should be at least 6 feet above the near edge of travel lane when placed on the same support as a railroad flashing-light signal.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 17 § 8B.101