New York State Snowmobile Trail Signing Handbook - 4

* Use an existing mounting object, such as a fence
post, only if it is within the recommended sign
location window and the permission of the owner
has been obtained.
* If more than one sign is used at the same location,
they should be placed vertically with the
most important sign on top. Stop signs always
convey the most important message and should
not be accompanied by any other regulatory
signs on the same post.
* The sightline from the driver to the sign must be
clear for the entire distance through which the
sign is intended to be viewed. This requires
routine monitoring
* Informational signs may be placed on the trail
by trail side businesses, but these signs should
conform to the standard color and shape. Signs
posted by businesses should be carefully
controlled by the trail operator.
* Extra signs should be made available to replace
missing or vandalized signs.
* Mounting signs on live trees is NOT recommended.
If it is the only alternative, use aluminum nails.
Ensure that all nails are removed when the signs
are removed.
* On posts, use bolts or screws instead of nails to
reduce vandalism and theft. A cordless drill with
spare battery packs is an ideal tool to drive
screws providing the sign holes are predrilled.
* When installing a signpost for one direction, also
install a signpost on the opposite side of the trail.
Use this parallel signpost for an appropriate sign
or attach reflective material on the top of the post
if no sign is necessary (See Staking pg. 20).
* No trail sign should be placed more than 6 feet
from the edge of the groomed trail.
* Maintaining visibility of signs in areas of heavy
snowfall accumulations poses additional challenges
in terms of sign mounting techniques and
materials. These signing situations will require
periodic inspections and adjustment of sign
poles or stakes throughout the winter to keep
signs from be obscured by snowfall.
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* Place signs and posts carefully with regard to
anticipated vehicle speeds, brush, line of sight,
and anticipated snow depths. The desirable
mounting height of signs is approximately 40
inches above the snow depth. Adjustments to
sign height above the snow may be necessary
to respond to changing snow depths.
* In accordance with established trail signing
standards, trail signs should be placed on the
right side of the trail. An exception to this standard
is the practice of placing directional arrows
or chevrons on the outside edge of the trail to
indicate a distinct change in direction.
* Avoid installing signs on the back of signposts
intended for the snowmobile operator traveling
in the opposite direction. Install a reflective material
for the back of each signpost to make it
visible for the operator traveling in the opposite
direction.
* Posts are preferred for the proper placement
of regulatory, cautionary, and stop signs. When
allowed by the landowner, signs may be
attached to trees that are appropriately located
and within 6 feet of the groomed trail surface.
(Please refer to figure 1.)
* The line of sight from the driver to the sign must
be clear for the entire distance through which
the sign is intended to be viewed. This requires
routine monitoring.
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