Delaware Administrative Code
Title 2 - Transportation
2000 - Department of Transportation
2400 - Division of Transportation Solutions
2402 - Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
Part 4 - Highway Traffic Signals
Chapter 4D - TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL FEATURES
Section 4D.07 - Size of Vehicular Signal Indications
Universal Citation: 2 DE Admin Code 4D.07
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024
Standard:
01 There shall be two nominal diameter sizes for vehicular signal indications: 8 inches and 12 inches.
02 Except as provided in Paragraph 3 below, 12-inch signal indications shall be used for all signal sections in all new signal faces.
Option:
03 Eight-inch circular signal indications may be used in new signal faces only for:
A. The
green or flashing yellow signal indications in an emergency-vehicle traffic
control signal (see Section 4G.02);
B. The circular indications in signal faces
controlling the approach to the downstream location where two adjacent
signalized locations are close to each other and it is not practical because of
factors such as high approach speeds, horizontal or vertical curves, or other
geometric factors to install visibility-limited signal faces for the downstream
approach;
C. The circular
indications in a signal face that is located less than 120 feet from the stop
line on a roadway with a posted or statutory speed limit of 30 mph or
less;
D. The circular indications
in a supplemental near-side signal face:
E. The circular indications in a supplemental
signal face installed for the sole purpose of controlling pedestrian movements
(see Section 4D.03) rather than vehicular movements; and
F. The circular indications in a signal face
installed for the sole purpose of controlling a bikeway or a bicycle
movement.
04 Existing 8-inch circular signal indications that are not included in Items A through F in Paragraph 3 may be retained for the remainder of their useful service life.
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