The Memorial Sign Program for Victims of Impaired Driving gives family or friends of victims of drunk or drugged driving the opportunity to purchase a sign to be placed near the site of a crash.
The Memorial Sign, bearing the name(s) of the victim(s), serves to commemorate loved ones while raising awareness of this serious issue.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a Memorial Sign:
Note: We may request a copy of the crash report if it does not exist in our files.
An impaired driver is not eligible for a Memorial Sign.
State crash data is only available for the last five years. If the accident happened more than five years ago, the applicant must provide an official document showing the crash was a result of impaired driving.
Please see the program rules for more detailed information on eligibility and other aspects of the program.
Application
A person may apply for a Memorial Sign by completing an application which must contain the following information:
To apply for a memorial sign, please complete the application form. You may submit the form by email (using the submit by email button on the application form) or mail the completed form to:
Texas Department of Transportation
Traffic Operations Division
125 E. 11th Street
Austin, TX 78701-2483
Sign Location and Display
TxDOT will install a Memorial Sign as close as is practical to the location of the crash. Final placement will be based on traffic safety and space availability.
Each Memorial Sign will have a blue background and a white legend displaying the following text:
Sign Fee
The cost to the applicant for a Memorial Sign is $350, payable to TxDOT after the application has been approved. The sign will be installed only after payment of the fee, which defrays the cost of the personalized sign panel.
An installed sign will remain in place for a period of two years. At the end of this time, it will be offered to the applicant. The applicant will have 30 days, from the time contacted, to make arrangements to pick up the sign. After that time period, the sign will be recycled. The sign panel is aluminum and measures 48" by 42".
Contact Us
For additional information about the Memorial Sign Program, please email us.
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