New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 18 - TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS › Chapter 21 - TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAGE › Part 3 - REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGNS ON GAS, FOOD, LODGING, CAMPING AND ATTRACTION, TRAVELER INFORMATION SIGNS › Section 18.21.3.11 - COMPOSITION

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
A. Single-exit
				interchanges: For a single-exit interchange, the business signs shall be
				arranged on the panel, with a maximum of two horizontal rows. When the number
				of business signs is one-half or less of the maximum permitted, the arrangement
				shall be in one horizontal row. The maximum in one horizontal row shall be
				limited to one-half of the maximum permitted on the panel. The signs should be
				mounted on the panel in the order of the travel distance measured from the
				point of the intersection of the main traveled way and the exit traveled way,
				the closest at the top left, the next closest at the bottom left, and
				continuing to the end.
B.
				Double-exit interchanges: In the case of a double exit interchange, the
				specific information panels shall consist of two sections where the same type
				of traveler services are to be signed for each exit. The arrangement of the
				business signs on each section of the panel shall be in accordance with the
				requirements for a single- exit specific information panel. For double-exit
				interchanges, the travel distance shall be measured from the intersection of
				the main traveled way and the first exit traveled way. The specific information
				panel shall display the appropriate business sign or signs and directional
				information for each exit. The top section of this panel shall display the
				business signs for the first exit with the appropriate service type and the
				exit numbering. The lower section of this panel shall display the business
				signs for the second exit with the appropriate service type, same as the top
				section, and the exit numbering. Exit numbering shall be placed on the panels
				and shall consist of "Exit 44 A" or "Exit 44 B" with the appropriate number and
				letter. The number of business signs on this panel (total of both sections)
				shall be limited to six for "GAS," "FOOD," "LODGING", "CAMPING" or
				"ATTRACTION". If the "FOOD," "LODGING", "CAMPING" or "ATTRACTION" panel is
				13-feet wide, the number of business signs on this panel shall be limited to
				four. The legends or symbols on the mainline signs shall be clearly legible at
				normal highway speeds (letter height and legend on a symbol shall be in
				proportion to the size of the symbol).
C. Commercial symbols or trademarks: Business
				signs composed of nationally, regionally, or locally known commercial symbols
				or trademarks for service stations, restaurants, motels and campgrounds shall
				be used when applicable. The brand or trademark identification symbol used on
				the business sign shall be reproduced with the colors and general shape
				consistent with customary use. Any messages, trademarks, or brand symbols which
				interfere with, imitate, or resemble any official warning or regulatory traffic
				sign, signal or device are prohibited.