DPW000101603
Traffic and Street Signs
Public Works
- Requested
- March 1, 2022
- Subtype
- Request New Traffic Sign
- Location
- 1912 Ridgemont Road, 23224
- As reported by the submitter and published by the City. May be the submitter’s address or another party’s; the City does not anonymize to block level.
- Council District
- 6
- Neighborhood
- Bellemeade
Description
Citizen requests a sign for a deaf child in the area
History
- March 1, 2022The service request is submitted.
- March 1, 2022The service request status has been changed to Assigned to Department.
- March 17, 2022The service request status has been changed to Completed.
Comments
- Staff · March 1, 2022Cityworks ID: 465489
- Staff · March 17, 2022The Federal Highway Administration’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, which sets the guidelines for roadway signage, says warning signs should “be kept to a minimum” because installing too manyof them “tends to breed disrespect for all signs.” That’s probably why some cities and states don’t permit “Deaf Child” signs at all. Besides, the signs give a false sense of protection that cannot be guaranteed. Some states are reluctant to installDeaf Child signs because they’re considered ineffective. Virginia discourages them.