Physical Features of Sign Placement

Many physical features may enter into the consideration of sign placement. These include:
  • right-of-way width
  • driveways
  • bar ditches and culverts
  • trees and shrubs
  • other signs and traffic control devices
  • parking areas
  • building overhangs
  • overall sight distance due to curves and hills.
Choosing the correct sign location requires good engineering judgment. Where possible, sign posts should not be placed in ditches or drainage channels.