The different types of traffic signs are recognizable by shape and color—as long as drivers can see them. Repair and replace signs as soon as possible. Drivers depend on signs to get where they’re going without danger. To ensure that critical signage is visible and where it should be, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices issues requirements and guidelines. The different types of traffic signs have different purposes, shapes, colors, and time frames for...

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When To Replace Highway Signs
Even when following a maintenance schedule, certain sign hazards can signal that it’s time to replace them. Look for these warning flags when maintaining signs. The grace period provided by the 2009 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is over, meaning it’s past time to replace any signs that were placed from 2009 and before. If you fail to comply with MUTCD regulations when it comes to replacing signs, it could result in a lawsuit. Knowing the 2009 MUTCD’s guidelines on when to replace highway signs and acting on them will save you money and keep the highways safe. After an Accident Car accidents are common on busy highways, and signs are sometimes caught in the wreck. All signs are to be installed on breakaway sign supports which are designed to bend or break upon collision. If your sign has become illegible or has gone missing, it is required...
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