Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Transportation › Chapter Trans 200 - Erection Of Signs On Public Highways And Disabled Parking Signs › Appendix B - SPECIFIC INFORMATION SIGN STRUCTURES

Current through June 24, 2024
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This figure shows eight examples of specific service signs.
				They are rectangular blue signs with white borders and lettering.
An asterisk is to the left of the note "See Section 2F.07 for
				option of putting exit number on a separate plaque instead of on the
				sign."
The first illustration is labeled "SINGLE-EXIT INTERCHANGE (ONE
				SERVICE)." It is shown as a horizontal rectangular sign with the words "GAS -
				EXIT 44" above six blank horizontal rectangular panels arranged in two
				horizontal rows of three panels each. An asterisk is shown to the right of this
				sign.
The second illustration is labeled "SINGLE-EXIT INTERCHANGE
				(TWO SERVICES)." It is shown as a horizontal rectangular sign divided
				horizontally by a white line. On the top half, the words "GAS - EXIT 211" are
				shown above three blank horizontal rectangular panels in one horizontal row. On
				the bottom half, the words "LODGING - EXIT 211" are shown above three blank
				horizontal rectangular panels in one horizontal row. An asterisk is shown to
				the right of this sign. To the right of this sign, the word "OR" is shown and
				another sign. This is shown as a vertical rectangular sign divided vertically
				by a white line. On the left half, the word "GAS" is shown above three blank
				horizontal rectangular panels in one vertical row. On the right half, the word
				"LODGING" is shown above three blank horizontal rectangular panels in one
				vertical row. Below both vertical panels, a horizontal rectangular panel is
				shown the width of the sign with the words "EXIT 211." An asterisk is shown to
				the right of this sign.
The third illustration is labeled "LOGO PANEL" and is shown as
				a horizontal rectangular panel with the words "MARTIN'S HOTEL" on two
				lines.
The fourth illustration shows two horizontal rectangular signs,
				both labeled "INTERSECTION." The sign on the left shows the words "GAS - NEXT
				RIGHT" above four blank horizontal rectangular panels arranged in two rows of
				two panels each. The sign on the right shows the word "GAS" above two blank
				horizontal rectangular panels in one vertical row to the left of the word
				"FOOD" above two blank horizontal rectangular panels in one vertical row. The
				words "NEXT RIGHT" are shown centered at the bottom of the sign under the
				panels. To the right of these two signs, a note states "Directional arrows and
				distance may be used when appropriate."
The fifth illustration is labeled "DOUBLE-EXIT INTERCHANGE." It
				is shown as a vertical rectangular sign divided horizontally by a white line.
				On the top half, the words "GAS - EXIT 211 A" are shown above four blank
				horizontal rectangular panels in two horizontal rows of two panels each. On the
				bottom half, the words "GAS - EXIT 211 B" are shown above two blank horizontal
				rectangular panels arranged in one horizontal row. To the right of this sign,
				the word "OR" is shown and another sign. This is shown as a horizontal
				rectangular sign divided horizontally by a white line. On the top half, the
				words "GAS - EXIT 211 A" are shown above three blank horizontal rectangular
				panels in one horizontal row. On the bottom half, the words "GAS - EXIT 211 B"
				are shown above three blank horizontal rectangular panels in one horizontal
				row.
The sixth illustration is labeled "RAMP." It is shown as a
				horizontal rectangular sign divided horizontally by a white line. Above the
				line, the word "GAS" is shown. Below the line, two horizontal rows of blank
				panels are shown. In the top row of panels, a short left-pointing arrow is
				shown to the left of three blank horizontal rectangular panels. Under the
				second and third panels, the words "1/2 MI" and "1 1/2 MI" respectively are
				shown. In the bottom row of panels, three blank horizontal rectangular panels
				are shown to the left of a short right-pointing arrow. Under the second and
				third panels, the words "1 MI" and "2 1/2 MI" respectively are shown.
Specific Information Signs (SIS)
Specific information Signs (SIS) provide motorists with
				directional information for motorist services. In Wisconsin, only certain
				routes (interstates, and most freeways and expressways) have been designated as
				SIS highways.
Qualifying motorist services.
Specific information signs may only include business signs for
				the following categories of motorist services: "gas, food, lodging, camping,
				and attractions." Wisconsin law was recently changed authorizing the
				"attractions," category. The rules and eligibility requirements to implement
				that change are under development. Applications for participation in the
				attractions category are not being accepted at this time. After the eligibility
				criteria and rules are completed, expected to occur late Spring or early Summer
				2007, there will be a publicly announced application period for
				attractions.
To qualify for display of gas, food, lodging, or camping on a
				specific information sign or to find out more information, call 1-800-345-5772
				or go to the following website:
http://www.wisconsinhighwaybusinesssigns.com/ [File Link Not
				Available]
or contact:
John Noll
Wisconsin DOT
Bureau of Highway Operations
P.O. Box 7986
Madison, WI 53707
(608)266-0318
john.noll@dot.state.wi.us