The policy now in place accomplishes that goal and overall, it appears to be widely accepted. It balances the needs of the traveling public for good directional signage with maintaining a safe and efficient highway system while putting in place a clear set of rules on promotional signage. The policy sets out the types of businesses permitted to erect signage, rules and regulations regarding the style of signage permitted, and where signage can be displayed on provincial highways. The changes to the policy are attached. Copies of the policy may be obtained by contacting Government Service Centres.
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The following is a list changes to the proposed Highway Sign Policy announced on August 3, 1999. The off highway distance for tour operators to advertise on fingerboards be increased to 75 kilometres. Community service signage be permitted in Corridor 1 providing it contains no commercial promotion. Trail head signage be permitted as a premises sign and advanced trail head warning signs be permitted as if they were a tourist attraction. The size permissible for community welcome signs be increased to be nine square metres.