When to Replace Signs

Time alone does not determine when to replace a sign. Signs facing the sun require replacement more frequently than those that do not. Vandalism is a major cause of sign replacement.
Sign replacement is required when either of the following occurs:
  • the sign or its support suffers major damage
  • the sign sheeting is below minimum retroreflectivity levels as shown on
    Section 2A.08
    of the
    Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
     (TMUTCD).
Maintenance personnel should use good judgment in determining whether to replace a sign or make repairs in the field. In borderline cases, the decision should be made in favor of replacement.