Generally, non-breakaway roadway lighting poles may be used on the house side of roadways when placed outside of the clear zone or inside the clear zone when protected from impact.

Non-breakaway poles should be placed as close to the right-of-way line as lighting design and practicality permit. Wherever possible, non-breakaway poles should be placed among other nonyielding structures to minimize the hazard.

If non-breakaway poles are used and are not protected, the poles must be outside the clear zone and as close to the right-of-way line as possible subject to good lighting design practice.

Non-breakaway poles mounted behind metal beam guard fence should be placed at least 2.5 feet behind the guard fence

to allow for deflection of the guard fence if hit

.

Joint usage of poles is encouraged to reduce roadside clutter and the number of fixed objects along the roadside. When lighting is provided at signalized intersections and when conditions permit, the luminaires should be mounted on the traffic signal pole. Note that luminaires mounted on traffic signal poles should be powered from the signal electrical service.

Luminaires mounted on traffic signal poles should be oriented perpendicular to the centerline of the roadway being lighted.