Delaware Administrative Code
Title 2 - Transportation
2000 - Department of Transportation
2400 - Division of Transportation Solutions
2402 - Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
Part 7 - School Areas
Chapter 7C - MARKINGS
Section 7C.03 - Pavement Word, Symbol, and Arrow Markings

Universal Citation: 2 DE Admin Code 7C.03

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024

Option:

01 (DE Revision) If used, the SCHOOL word marking may extend to the width of two approach lanes in one direction (see Figure 7C-1).

Guidance:

01A (DE Revision) Pavement word and symbol markings should not extend beyond the centerline, if present, into the opposing direction of travel.

01B (DE Revision) When installed in a single lane with a width of 10.5 feet or greater, the SCHOOL word marking should consist of 16 inch wide by 96 inch high letters, separated by 4 inch spaces (see Figure 7C-1).

01C (DE Revision) When installed in a single lane with a width less than 10.5 feet, the SCHOOL word marking should consist of 12 inch wide by 72 inch high letters, separated by 3 inch spaces (see Figure 7C-1).

02 If the two-lane SCHOOL word marking is used, the letters should be 10 feet or more in height.

02A (DE Revision) The SCHOOL word marking should be placed at the same location of the School Speed Limit sign approaching the school zone. If no School Speed Limit sign is present, the SCHOOL word marking should be placed at the same location of the School Zone (S1-1) sign approaching the school zone.

Support:

03 Section 3B.20 contains provisions regarding other word, symbol, and arrow pavement markings that can be used to guide, warn, or regulate traffic.

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