Section 105IAC9-4-7. Location of specific service signs; general requirements

   (a) When the spacing requirements in section 10 of this rule can be met, specific service signs may be erected along the interstate system and other freeways, except at the following locations:

(1) At an interchange where motorists cannot conveniently reenter the freeway and continue in the same direction of travel.

(2) Freeway to freeway interchanges.

(3) Interchanges where specific service signs are inappropriate due to safety considerations.

  (b) The specific service signs should be located so as to take advantage of natural terrain, to have the least impact on the scenic environment, and to avoid visual conflict with other signs within the highway right-of-way. Unprotected specific service sign supports located within the clear zone shall be of a breakaway design.

  (c) In the direction of traffic flow, successive specific service signs shall be those for "ATTRACTION", "CAMPING", "LODGING", "FOOD", and "GAS" in that order.

  (d) The department will designate, by official action, interchanges where specific service signs may not be erected due to safety considerations. (Indiana Department of Transportation; 105 IAC 9-4-7; filed Aug 13, 1984, 2:54 p.m.: 7 IR 2327; filed Jan 8, 1992, 12:00 p.m.: 15 IR 699; readopted filed Nov 7, 2001, 3:20 p.m.: 25 IR 899; filed Mar 21, 2002, 4:40 p.m.: 25 IR 2439; readopted filed Jun 14, 2007, 2:45 p.m.: 20070627-IR-105070237RFA; readopted filed Oct 2, 2013, 11:39 a.m.: 20131030-IR-105130295RFA) NOTE: Transferred from Department of Highways (120 IAC 4-5-7) to Indiana Department of Transportation (105 IAC 9-4-7) by P.L.112-1989, SECTION 5, effective July 1, 1989.