Signs specific to a state

[Quillz]

In more Maryland, I've never seen "Facility Name Safety, Headlight Use Required" signs like these in any other state, and I'm even having trouble finding examples of mandatory headlight use zones outside of Maryland in general.

California has several "daylight headlights zones." Perhaps most notably is nearly all of the Pearblossom Highway (CA-138), which was notorious for a lot of accidents.

[architect77]

A Michigan left is a right turn, followed by a u-turn or a u-turn followed by a right turn. Basically you are making all right turns and then turn around if you want to make a left turn.

So if I'm going down Telegraph and want to make a left turn onto Schoolcraft I'd have to turn right on Schoolcraft and drive for about 1,000 or so feet and turn around in the median. Schoolcraft is the service drive for the Jeffries Freeway so it's a popular one used.

OK I got it. If you want to go left at an intersection you turn right and then make a u-turn wherever you want. There isn't a designated spot with a u turn lane.

In my mind I had always thought a Michigan Left meant you went straight through intersection then make a uturn in the center median to go back in the other direction and then made a right at the intersection.

Basically it's sort of an ad hoc solution. They don't provide for left turns and you just figure out how to do it any way you can.

Left turn phases are being eliminated from intersections more and more and it's a good thing, less waiting more green time.

[GaryV]

OK I got it. If you want to go left at an intersection you turn right and then make a u-turn wherever you want. There isn't a designated spot with a u turn lane.

Absolutely not. You make a u turn in a designated crossover. You don't just barrel your way across the median.

[thenetwork]

A Michigan left is a right turn, followed by a u-turn or a u-turn followed by a right turn. Basically you are making all right turns and then turn around if you want to make a left turn.

So if I'm going down Telegraph and want to make a left turn onto Schoolcraft I'd have to turn right on Schoolcraft and drive for about 1,000 or so feet and turn around in the median. Schoolcraft is the service drive for the Jeffries Freeway so it's a popular one used.

That's not what happens at that partucular intersection.  At Telegraph and Schoolcraft/I-96, you "exit" off Telegraph onto a short service drive.  You are allowed to turn left onto Schoolcraft from the Telegraph service road and vice-versa  because of all the US-24 and I-96 lanes above and below the service drives

https://maps.app.goo.gl/tshW2Ad2yrvEP7rv9?g_st=ac

[architect77]

OK I got it. If you want to go left at an intersection you turn right and then make a u-turn wherever you want. There isn't a designated spot with a u turn lane.

Absolutely not. You make a u turn in a designated crossover. You don't just barrel your way across the median.

Ok The link of the intersection I clicked on looked like there was a continuous center paved turning lane for the businesses along the road.

The next post shows a grade separated intersection which doesn't look like the first link with the sign with the diagram looking like a fish hook.

[Scott5114]

OK I got it. If you want to go left at an intersection you turn right and then make a u-turn wherever you want. There isn't a designated spot with a u turn lane.

Absolutely not. You make a u turn in a designated crossover. You don't just barrel your way across the median.

Ok The link of the intersection I clicked on looked like there was a continuous center paved turning lane for the businesses along the road.

The next post shows a grade separated intersection which doesn't look like the first link with the sign with the diagram looking like a fish hook.

What is my post, chopped liver?

[Flint1979]

A Michigan left is a right turn, followed by a u-turn or a u-turn followed by a right turn. Basically you are making all right turns and then turn around if you want to make a left turn.

So if I'm going down Telegraph and want to make a left turn onto Schoolcraft I'd have to turn right on Schoolcraft and drive for about 1,000 or so feet and turn around in the median. Schoolcraft is the service drive for the Jeffries Freeway so it's a popular one used.

That's not what happens at that partucular intersection.  At Telegraph and Schoolcraft/I-96, you "exit" off Telegraph onto a short service drive.  You are allowed to turn left onto Schoolcraft from the Telegraph service road and vice-versa  because of all the US-24 and I-96 lanes above and below the service drives

https://maps.app.goo.gl/tshW2Ad2yrvEP7rv9?g_st=ac

I know. I was just using a random intersection off the top of my head without even acknowledging how the intersection was set up but yeah that is how Telegraph and Schoolcraft is setup.

[ElishaGOtis]

In more Maryland, I've never seen "Facility Name Safety, Headlight Use Required" signs like these in any other state, and I'm even having trouble finding examples of mandatory headlight use zones outside of Maryland in general.

California has several "daylight headlights zones." Perhaps most notably is nearly all of the Pearblossom Highway (CA-138), which was notorious for a lot of accidents.

Arizona and Nevada have quite a few as well, most notably on rural 2-lane highways that are on the busy side.

[Scott5114]

In more Maryland, I've never seen "Facility Name Safety, Headlight Use Required" signs like these in any other state, and I'm even having trouble finding examples of mandatory headlight use zones outside of Maryland in general.

California has several "daylight headlights zones." Perhaps most notably is nearly all of the Pearblossom Highway (CA-138), which was notorious for a lot of accidents.

Arizona and Nevada have quite a few as well, most notably on rural 2-lane highways that are on the busy side.

Yes, but Nevada's are just plain white regulatory signs. I think the intent of bringing up the Maryland example is to specifically call out the shield and the white-on-black color scheme.

[kphoger]

In more Maryland, I've never seen "Facility Name Safety, Headlight Use Required" signs like these in any other state, and I'm even having trouble finding examples of mandatory headlight use zones outside of Maryland in general.

Arizona and Nevada have quite a few as well, most notably on rural 2-lane highways that are on the busy side.

Yes, but Nevada's are just plain white regulatory signs. I think the intent of bringing up the Maryland example is to specifically call out the shield and the white-on-black color scheme.

Pertinent portion bolded.

[dantheman]

A couple of Connecticut's unique ones have made this thread already, so I will add their Park & Ride sign:
NO PARKING
TRUCKTRACTOR
SEMITRAILER
TRAILER

https://maps.app.goo.gl/trj7U8YZVeiDYXVL6

I know for sure that these are posted at the I-91 park & ride lots at exits 35 and 38, and I think I've seen them at other P&R lots in the state too. I think the one linked above was just replaced with a different sign that replaces "TRUCKTRACTOR" with something that is actually a real word, but I can't remember what it says now... will have to check next time I'm in the area.

[architect77]

NC has some logo at their weigh stations, not sure if it's a federal or state agency.

weighinmotion by Stephen Edwards, on Flickr

[gonealookin]

Nevada has a whole host of animal-silhouette warning signs that don't appear in the federal manual. Notable ones are the burro warning sign (what other state needs that?)...

Not a silhouette, but the Big Island of Hawaii does have Donkey Crossing warning signs:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/rW1rkmwJkGZARkk66