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2009 Edition Part 8 Figure 8B-1. Regulatory Signs and Plaques for Grade Crossings

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Figure 8B-1. Regulatory Signs and Plaques for Grade Crossings

This figure shows 23 regulatory signs and plaques used for light rail transit. They are shown as rectangular white signs with black borders and legends, except for R1-1, R1-2, R3-1a and R3-2a.

R1-1 is shown as an octagonal sign with a white border and the legend "STOP" in white on a red background.

R1-2 is shown as a downward-pointing equilateral triangle with a wide red border and the legend "YIELD" in red on a white background.

R3-1a is shown as a vertical rectangular black sign with no border and the words "NO RIGHT TURN ACROSS TRACKS" in white on five lines. It is labeled "Activated Blank-Out."

R3-2a is shown as a vertical rectangular black sign with no border and the words "NO LEFT TURN ACROSS TRACKS" in white on five lines. It is labeled "Activated Blank-Out."

R8-8 is shown as a vertical rectangular sign with the words "DO NOT STOP ON TRACKS" on four lines.

R8-9 is shown as a vertical rectangular sign with the words "TRACKS OUT OF SERVICE" on three lines.

R8-10 is shown as a vertical rectangular sign with the words "STOP HERE WHEN FLASHING" on four lines above a diagonal arrow pointing down and to the left, with the word "STOP" larger than the other words.

R8-10a is shown as a vertical rectangular sign with the words "STOP HERE" on two lines above a curved arrow pointing down and to the left. The words "WHEN FLASHING" on two lines are below the arrow. The word "STOP" is larger than the other words.

R10-6 is shown as a vertical rectangular sign with the words "STOP HERE ON RED" on three lines above a diagonal arrow pointing down and to the left, with the words "STOP" and "RED" larger than the other words.

R10-6a is shown as a vertical rectangular sign with the words "STOP HERE" on two lines above a curved arrow pointing down and to the left. The words "ON RED" on two lines are below the arrow. The words "STOP" and "RED" are larger than the other words.

R15-1 is shown as composed of two horizontal rectangular white signs placed one on top of the other at a 90-degree angle to form an "x," denoting a crossbuck. The width each sign is shown as a dimension of 9 inches, and the length is shown as a dimension of 48 inches. In black letters, the word "RAILROAD" is shown on the piece running from northwest to southeast, and the word "CROSSING" is shown on the piece running from southwest to northeast.

R15-2 is shown as a horizontal rectangular white sign in an inverted T-shaped design, with the numeral "3" in black on the top section above the word "TRACKS" in black on the bottom section. The width of each section is shown as a dimension of 9 inches, and the length of the base is shown as a dimension of 27 inches.

R15-3P is shown as a horizontal rectangular plaque with the word "EXEMPT."

R15-4a is shown as a vertical rectangular sign with a black panel on the top third of the sign. The words "RIGHT LANE" are shown in white on the panel above a black symbol of a light rail transit vehicle on a cross section of track above the word "ONLY" in black.

R15-4b is shown as a vertical rectangular sign with a black panel on the top third of the sign. The words "LEFT LANE" are shown in white on the panel above a head-on symbol of a light-rail transit vehicle on a cross section of track above the word "ONLY" in black.

R15-4c is shown as a vertical rectangular sign with a black panel on the top third of the sign. The words "CENTER LANE" are shown in white on the panel above a head-on symbol of a light rail transit vehicle on a cross section of track above the word "ONLY" in black.

R15-5 is shown as a vertical rectangular sign. It shows a head-on symbol of a light rail transit vehicle on a cross section of track with a symbol of a person exiting the vehicle. Under these symbols, the words "DO NOT PASS" are shown on two lines.

R15-5a is shown as a vertical rectangular sign with the words "DO NOT PASS STOPPED TRAIN" on four lines.

R15-6 is shown as a square sign. It shows a vertical track with a head-on symbol of an automobile superimposed on the track. A red circle and diagonal red slash are shown superimposed on the image.

R15-6a is shown as a vertical rectangular sign with the words "DO NOT DRIVE ON TRACKS" on four lines.

R15-7 is shown as a square sign. It shows the words "DIVIDED" and "HIGHWAY" above and below a symbol of a four-legged intersection with a left-pointing arrow at the top, a right-pointing arrow at the bottom, and a vertical road crossing these two arrows and continuing in each direction. Between the two sections of highway, two horizontal tracks are shown.

R15-7a is shown as a square sign. It shows the words "DIVIDED" and "HIGHWAY" above and below a symbol of a T-shaped intersection with a left-pointing arrow at the top, a right-pointing arrow at the bottom, and a vertical road crossing these two arrows but ending at the top arrow. Between the two sections of highway, two horizontal tracks are shown.

R15-8 is shown as a horizontal rectangular sign with a horizontal two-direction arrow above the word "LOOK."

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