§ 23 §1912-C — Guide signs on the interstate system

Maine § 23 §1912-C

• Jurisdiction: Maine
• Title 23: TRANSPORTATION
• Part 1: STATE HIGHWAY LAW
• Ch. 21: MAINE TRAVELER INFORMATION SERVICES

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1.
Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
2.
Authority to place interchange guide signs on the interstate system.
To guide travelers to destinations of local, regional and statewide interest, interchange guide signs and supplemental guide signs may be placed by a signing agency at strategic points on the interstate system beside the traffic lanes approaching an exit if the placement complies with this section and with national standards. All determinations regarding whether the placement of interchange guide signs or supplemental guide signs on the interstate system meets the standards contained in this section must be made by the signing agency.
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Interchange guide signs.
The following provisions apply to interchange guide signs.
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Supplemental guide signs.
The purpose of a supplemental guide sign is to provide directional guidance to travelers and not to promote commercial or economic interests. Supplemental guide signs must be limited in number and restricted in location to avoid driver distraction and impairment to traffic.
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Destinations qualifying for supplemental guide signs.
The following destinations may appear on a supplemental guide sign:

Legislative History

PL 2013, c. 549, §3 (NEW).