| MDOT warns against placing signs on signal poles, boxes
Contact:
James Lake, MDOT Office of Communications, 906-786-1830, ext. 323
Agency:
Transportation
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April 20, 2009 -- Though traffic signal poles and electrical cabinets may seem like a good place to post rummage sale and other signs, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) reminds residents that this practice can be damaging and distracting.
The metal poles used to suspend traffic and pedestrian signals, as well as the associated metal cabinets housing electrical components, have a maintenance-free finish designed to last the life of the unit. Adhesives and tape can damage that surface, and it cannot be repaired.
Signs placed on these structures also can be distracting to drivers and pedestrians who attempt to read them while passing by.
"Intersections, particularly those with both vehicle and pedestrian traffic, require the full-attention of all users," said Ray Roberts, MDOT Superior Region associate engineer for delivery. "These prohibited signs introduce an unnecessary potential hazard for motorists and pedestrians."
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