sign priority
sign priority
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Some authorities say that regulatory signs should get the highest priority for placement and maintenance. Others say warning signs. What do you think?
Some authorities say that regulatory signs should get the highest priority for placement and maintenance. Others say warning signs. What do you think?





RE: sign priority
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RE: sign priority
RE: sign priority
RE: sign priority
RE: sign priority
1> "Immediate" signs: Intersection control (Stop, yield, crossbuck, etc), curve signs, and one way/Do not enter signs
2> School signs
3> Other regulatory signs
4> Other warning signs
5> Street name signs
6> Other guide signs
The signs in the Immediate category are top priority signs that address three of the most severe accident types: intersection, run-off-road and head on collisions. I agree with that part, but I'm not sure I agree that "other regulatory signs" should be more important than "other warning signs."
RE: sign priority
In terms of sign management and inventory, I believe emphasis on priority must always be peppered with common sense and a little crystal balling. The questions that should be asked when dealing with a sign is what would be the likely outcome if an injury or accident occurs as a result of sign absence, mis-interpretation, hidden placement or vandalism.
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RE: sign priority
Prioritizing signs by class is also a tool. Like all tools, it must be understood to use properly. Even within a specific sign type, some will be more important than others. A "no parking" sign that keeps parked vehicles from blocking sight distance to a crosswalk would be more important than most of its kin elsewhere.
RE: sign priority
Is the basis of the priority system for inventory and maintenance purposes? I am a little unclear as to why the priority is premised on the accident types? First and foremost a non-regulatory sign has really no bearing on accidents. Even regulatory signage, really has no bearing on accidents because you cannot legislate against stupid drivers or inattention.
I am not understanding the benefit of a sign priority system (esp. non-regulatory) in relation to accident types. I've used inventory and maintenance software, but never in relation to accidents. I'm not sure whether I've just helped or confused the issue more.
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