New York State Snowmobile Trail Signing Handbook - 11

BRIDGE, CULVERT AND HAZARD MARKERS
Snowmobile bridge and culvert crossings
should be signed with the standardized reflective
black and yellow hazard markers. Used in pairs,
the hazard markers delineate an opening through
which the trail user must pass. The markers
should be placed on each end rail of the bridge
or on separate posts if the bridge is not railed. In
rare circumstances, a single hazard marker may
FIGURE 4
be used to mark a low profile hazard close to the
trail surface such as a fire hydrant.
A cautionary Bridge Ahead, Culvert Ahead
or Slow sign should be placed at a reasonable
distance ahead of the bridge or culvert, depending
on terrain, to alert the trail user of the impending
crossing. In the situation where the bridge width is
less than the groomed trail surface, a bridge ahead
sign should be used.
LEFT
RIGHT
6 " X 12 "
OR
LEFT
RIGHT
8 " X 8 "
BARRIER AND GATE
When entry to a particular area or trail is to be
restricted by a barrier or gate, the cable, chain, or
bar should be marked with reflectorized panels
of red vertical stripes on a white background. The
panel should span as much of the space between
FIGURE 5
posts as possible. A regulatory sign may be added
in the space between the two panels for added
emphasis. The supporting gate posts may be
signed in a similar fashion.
LEFT
RIGHT
6 " X 36 " MINIMUM
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