Wisconsin Administrative Code › Department of Natural Resources › NR 1-99 - Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation › Chapter NR 50 - Administration Of Outdoor Recreation Program Grants And State Aids › Section NR 50.10 - Aids to cities, villages or towns for route signs

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) PURPOSE. The
				purpose of this section is to establish standards for the posting of route
				signs and directional arrows and for the implementation of an aids program for
				cities, villages or towns for the initial purchase of snowmobile route signs
				and for purchase of signs briefly explaining the intoxicated snowmobile law
				along snowmobile routes under ss.
				23.09(26)
				and
				350.12(4),
				Stats.
(2) APPLICABILITY. The
				provisions of this section are applicable to all cities, villages or towns.
				Aids are available to cities, villages, or towns for up to 100 percent for
				approved eligible project costs of initial signing of snowmobile routes which
				connect authorized trails or which offer entrance to or exit from trails
				leading to such municipalities. Aids are also available to cities, villages, or
				towns for up to 100 percent of the cost to purchase signs explaining the
				intoxicated snowmobile law along snowmobile routes.
(3) GENERAL PROVISIONS:
(a)
Snowmobile route sign
				standards.
1. Snowmobile route signs.
				Signs for use on highways and sidewalks designated for use by snowmobile
				operators by the governmental agency having jurisdiction or authorized by s.
				350.04,
				Stats., are as follows:
a. The snowmobile
				route (D11-6) sign shall have a reflectorized white symbol, margin and message
				on a reflectorized green background. The standard and minimum size of this sign
				is 24 inches by 18 inches. The design of the stylized snowmobile symbol and the
				word message "SNOWMOBILE ROUTE" shall essentially conform to the standard
				design on file in the division of highways, department of transportation.
am. The combination snowmobile and
				all-terrain vehicle route sign (Drawing D11-8) may be used when the highway or
				sidewalk is designated for use by both snowmobile and all terrain vehicles. The
				sign shall have a reflectorized white symbol, margin and message on a
				reflectorized green background. The standard and minimum size for this sign is
				24 inches by 8 inches. The design of the stylized snowmobile and all-terrain
				vehicle symbol and the word message "ROUTE" shall essentially conform to the
				standard design on file in the division of highways, department of
				transportation.
b. A directional
				arrow marker (Drawing M7 series) shall have a reflectorized white arrow and
				margin on a reflectorized green background. The standard and minimum size of a
				directional arrow marker is 12 inches by 9 inches.
Note: Copies of sign designs may be obtained from the
				  Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Office of Traffic Engineering, 4802
				  Sheboygan Avenue, Madison, WI 53705.
c. A snowmobile route sign with appropriate
				directional arrow shall be placed at the beginning of a snowmobile route and at
				such locations and intervals as necessary to enable snowmobile operators to
				follow the route.
d. All snowmobile
				route signing shall be done by or under the direction of and is the
				responsibility of the unit of government which designates the snowmobile
				routes. The department of transportation reserves the right to require such
				changes in the signing of snowmobile routes marked over the state trunk highway
				system as it deems necessary in the interest of efficient and safe operation of
				the highway.