903.9 General Service Signs (MUTCD Chapter 2I) - Revision history

Hoskir: Renamed, renumbered and updated article due to MUTCD updates (See Special Ballot)

2025-12-31T18:33:31Z

Renamed, renumbered and updated article due to MUTCD updates (See Special Ballot)

Hoskir: Hoskir moved page 903.10 General Service Signs to 903.9 General Service Signs (MUTCD Chapter 2I): renumbered and renamed due to MUTCD Update (See Special Ballot)

2025-12-31T18:26:50Z

Hoskir moved page 903.10 General Service Signs to 903.9 General Service Signs (MUTCD Chapter 2I): renumbered and renamed due to MUTCD Update (See Special Ballot)

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Hoskir: /* 903.10.1 Sizes of General Service Signs (MUTCD Section 2I.01) */ removed start date

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903.10.1 Sizes of General Service Signs (MUTCD Section 2I.01): removed start date

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	'''Support.''' General Service Signing was the motorist service signing system before the adoption of the [https://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=903.9_Specific_Service_Signs#903.11.3_Logos_and_Logo_Sign_Panels_.28MUTCD_Section_2J.03.29 Logo program] in 1991. The Logo program has become the recognized system nationally for directing motorist to the services they wish to find, making the General Service Signing system redundant and not widely used by motorist. This is the reason the program has been eliminated.		'''Support.''' General Service Signing was the motorist service signing system before the adoption of the [https://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=903.9_Specific_Service_Signs#903.11.3_Logos_and_Logo_Sign_Panels_.28MUTCD_Section_2J.03.29 Logo program] in 1991. The Logo program has become the recognized system nationally for directing motorist to the services they wish to find, making the General Service Signing system redundant and not widely used by motorist. This is the reason the program has been eliminated.
	General Service Signing for Alternate Fuels will be incorporated into the next TODS and Logo contract to supplement these programs and help direct motorist to available alternate fuels which may be available at normal fuel stations. Alternate fuels will include Blended Ethanol (E85), Biodiesel (B20), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Propane~~. This program will become available after July 1, 2015~~.		General Service Signing for Alternate Fuels will be incorporated into the next TODS and Logo contract to supplement these programs and help direct motorist to available alternate fuels which may be available at normal fuel stations. Alternate fuels will include Blended Ethanol (E85), Biodiesel (B20), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Propane.

	==903.10.2 Rest Area and Other Roadside Area Signs (MUTCD Section 2I.05)==		==903.10.2 Rest Area and Other Roadside Area Signs (MUTCD Section 2I.05)==

Smithk: Updated website link for increased security

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Updated website link for increased security

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	'''Guidance.''' The districts should give advanced notice to the entity for which the sign was installed for before removing the signs at the end of their service life. Any General Service Sign which is in place that directs motorists to a location which is no longer providing the service should be removed immediately.		'''Guidance.''' The districts should give advanced notice to the entity for which the sign was installed for before removing the signs at the end of their service life. Any General Service Sign which is in place that directs motorists to a location which is no longer providing the service should be removed immediately.

	'''Support.''' General Service Signing was the motorist service signing system before the adoption of the [~~http~~://epg.modot.~~mo.gov~~/index.php?title=903.9_Specific_Service_Signs#903.11.3_Logos_and_Logo_Sign_Panels_.28MUTCD_Section_2J.03.29 Logo program] in 1991. The Logo program has become the recognized system nationally for directing motorist to the services they wish to find, making the General Service Signing system redundant and not widely used by motorist. This is the reason the program has been eliminated.		'''Support.''' General Service Signing was the motorist service signing system before the adoption of the [https://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=903.9_Specific_Service_Signs#903.11.3_Logos_and_Logo_Sign_Panels_.28MUTCD_Section_2J.03.29 Logo program] in 1991. The Logo program has become the recognized system nationally for directing motorist to the services they wish to find, making the General Service Signing system redundant and not widely used by motorist. This is the reason the program has been eliminated.
	General Service Signing for Alternate Fuels will be incorporated into the next TODS and Logo contract to supplement these programs and help direct motorist to available alternate fuels which may be available at normal fuel stations. Alternate fuels will include Blended Ethanol (E85), Biodiesel (B20), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Propane. This program will become available after July 1, 2015.		General Service Signing for Alternate Fuels will be incorporated into the next TODS and Logo contract to supplement these programs and help direct motorist to available alternate fuels which may be available at normal fuel stations. Alternate fuels will include Blended Ethanol (E85), Biodiesel (B20), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Propane. This program will become available after July 1, 2015.

Smithk at 17:13, 17 August 2021

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	11. Violation of any of the rules may result in cancellation of future reservations for the offending organization.		11. Violation of any of the rules may result in cancellation of future reservations for the offending organization.

	There have been a number of other safety stops operating adjacent to highway right of way. Signing for such stops shall be placed on ~~State~~ right of way.		There have been a number of other safety stops operating adjacent to highway right of way. Signing for such stops shall be placed on state right of way.

	The SAFETY BREAK FREE COFFEE (D5-6c) sign shall be used for safety stops at all rest areas on freeways. One sign for each direction of travel shall be mounted beneath the existing advance directional sign for the rest area. This sign shall only be visible to the motorists during the time the facility is in operation and then removed.		The SAFETY BREAK FREE COFFEE (D5-6c) sign shall be used for safety stops at all rest areas on freeways. One sign for each direction of travel shall be mounted beneath the existing advance directional sign for the rest area. This sign shall only be visible to the motorists during the time the facility is in operation and then removed.

	'''Guidance.''' Special care should be taken before approval is given in roadside parks and scenic turnouts to ~~insure~~ that adequate parking facilities are available.		'''Guidance.''' Special care should be taken before approval is given in roadside parks and scenic turnouts to ensure that adequate parking facilities are available.

	'''Support.''' A "flip-down" sign is also available.		'''Support.''' A "flip-down" sign is also available.

Smithk: updated links

2020-12-15T17:19:38Z

updated links

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	'''Support.''' The Missouri Division of Tourism has developed operational guidelines for Missouri Welcome Center Affiliates. This program is a means for local chamber/convention and visitor bureaus and institutions of higher education with an established tourism curriculum to promote tourism and increase the number of welcome centers in Missouri without expending state funds. Anyone interested in becoming a Missouri Welcome Center Affiliate should contact the [http://www.visitmo.com/ Missouri Division of Tourism], email tourism@ded.mo.gov or call (573) 751-4133.		'''Support.''' The Missouri Division of Tourism has developed operational guidelines for Missouri Welcome Center Affiliates. This program is a means for local chamber/convention and visitor bureaus and institutions of higher education with an established tourism curriculum to promote tourism and increase the number of welcome centers in Missouri without expending state funds. Anyone interested in becoming a Missouri Welcome Center Affiliate should contact the [http://www.visitmo.com/ Missouri Division of Tourism], email tourism@ded.mo.gov or call (573) 751-4133.

	'''Standard.''' Upon written approval as a Missouri Welcome Center Affiliate by the Missouri Division of Tourism, the affiliate will request signing for the facility. The signing shall be paid for by the affiliate. A [[153.20 Traffic\|TR-15 contract]] shall be completed and payment received before ordering and installing the signs. The affiliates are recertified on a yearly basis, and if the affiliate fails to be recertified or losses the designation as an affiliate, the signs shall be removed.		'''Standard.''' Upon written approval as a Missouri Welcome Center Affiliate by the Missouri Division of Tourism, the affiliate will request signing for the facility. The signing shall be paid for by the affiliate. A [[153.21 Traffic\|TR-15 contract]] shall be completed and payment received before ordering and installing the signs. The affiliates are recertified on a yearly basis, and if the affiliate fails to be recertified or losses the designation as an affiliate, the signs shall be removed.

	Missouri Welcome Center Affiliate signing will be allowed up to the third order signing location or the first interchange encountered traveling away from the affiliate, whichever is encountered first. Signing will be allowed up to a maximum of 6 miles from the affiliate in an rural location and 2 miles in an urban location measured along the roadway path. A maximum of two signs at each sign order location will be allowed, with each sign providing turn guidance for one approach. The mainline and ramp signs for a given direction of travel at an interchange constitute one “sign”. No more than one intersection or interchange may receive signing for each direction on a given route. However, the two signs for a given order of signing may be split between two intersections or interchanges if directional access is better served by different sign locations. Interchange-to-interchange signing is not permitted. If an at-grade intersection is upgraded to an interchange during the affiliate contract period, signing at the farthest interchange will be removed and relocated at the new closer interchange.		Missouri Welcome Center Affiliate signing will be allowed up to the third order signing location or the first interchange encountered traveling away from the affiliate, whichever is encountered first. Signing will be allowed up to a maximum of 6 miles from the affiliate in an rural location and 2 miles in an urban location measured along the roadway path. A maximum of two signs at each sign order location will be allowed, with each sign providing turn guidance for one approach. The mainline and ramp signs for a given direction of travel at an interchange constitute one “sign”. No more than one intersection or interchange may receive signing for each direction on a given route. However, the two signs for a given order of signing may be split between two intersections or interchanges if directional access is better served by different sign locations. Interchange-to-interchange signing is not permitted. If an at-grade intersection is upgraded to an interchange during the affiliate contract period, signing at the farthest interchange will be removed and relocated at the new closer interchange.
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	D. No commercial advertising or business logos shall be permitted.		D. No commercial advertising or business logos shall be permitted.

	The hospital shall pay a participation fee for the plaques for 10 years. After 10 years, the plaques will either be removed or be renewed for another participation fee. All participation fees are to be determined by Traffic. A [[153.20 Traffic\|TR-15 contract]] shall be executed.		The hospital shall pay a participation fee for the plaques for 10 years. After 10 years, the plaques will either be removed or be renewed for another participation fee. All participation fees are to be determined by Traffic. A [[153.21 Traffic\|TR-15 contract]] shall be executed.

	'''Guidance.''' In those instances where the hospital property abuts the MoDOT right of way, the nearest adjacent intersection of two state highways should be eligible. If the hospital is not located on the intersecting street where the state installed signs are located, assurance should be given that responsible local authorities will erect additional signs on the city, street or county highway.		'''Guidance.''' In those instances where the hospital property abuts the MoDOT right of way, the nearest adjacent intersection of two state highways should be eligible. If the hospital is not located on the intersecting street where the state installed signs are located, assurance should be given that responsible local authorities will erect additional signs on the city, street or county highway.

Smithk: /* 903.10.7 HOSPITAL Signs (D9-2, D9-2P, D9-27, D9-27P) */ Per TS, minor clarification

2019-08-13T19:30:21Z

903.10.7 HOSPITAL Signs (D9-2, D9-2P, D9-27, D9-27P): Per TS, minor clarification

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	Hospitals, including veterans' hospitals, may purchase a supplemental plaque to be placed below the HOSPITAL sign with the hospital’s name.		Hospitals, including veterans' hospitals, may purchase a supplemental plaque to be placed below the HOSPITAL sign with the hospital’s name.
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	'''Standard.''' A qualified licensed hospital shall provide continuous emergency care available to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with a doctor on call at all times, not to exceed 3rd order signing. Medical clinics not meeting these criteria shall not qualify for signing.		'''Standard.''' A qualified licensed hospital shall provide continuous emergency care available to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with a doctor on call at all times, not to exceed 3rd order signing. Veterans’ hospital emergency rooms must be open to the general public, and not limited to treating only veterans, to qualify for hospital signing. Medical clinics not meeting these criteria shall not qualify for signing.

	On freeways and expressways, the hospital sign shall be kept separate from other service signs due to its unique nature and usage. The HOSIPTAL NEXT RIGHT (D9-27) sign shall be used on the mainline in advance of an interchange and mounted independently.		On freeways and expressways, the hospital sign shall be kept separate from other service signs due to its unique nature and usage. The HOSIPTAL NEXT RIGHT (D9-27) sign shall be used on the mainline in advance of an interchange and mounted independently.

EPGsysop: updated archaic links

2017-03-23T18:59:41Z

updated archaic links

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	'''Support.''' The Missouri Division of Tourism has developed operational guidelines for Missouri Welcome Center Affiliates. This program is a means for local chamber/convention and visitor bureaus and institutions of higher education with an established tourism curriculum to promote tourism and increase the number of welcome centers in Missouri without expending state funds. Anyone interested in becoming a Missouri Welcome Center Affiliate should contact the [http://www.visitmo.com/ Missouri Division of Tourism], email tourism@ded.mo.gov or call (573) 751-4133.		'''Support.''' The Missouri Division of Tourism has developed operational guidelines for Missouri Welcome Center Affiliates. This program is a means for local chamber/convention and visitor bureaus and institutions of higher education with an established tourism curriculum to promote tourism and increase the number of welcome centers in Missouri without expending state funds. Anyone interested in becoming a Missouri Welcome Center Affiliate should contact the [http://www.visitmo.com/ Missouri Division of Tourism], email tourism@ded.mo.gov or call (573) 751-4133.

	'''Standard.''' Upon written approval as a Missouri Welcome Center Affiliate by the Missouri Division of Tourism, the affiliate will request signing for the facility. The signing shall be paid for by the affiliate. A [~~http://wwwi/intranet/cc/contracts~~.~~asp?f=TR&nav=modot~~ TR-15 contract] shall be completed and payment received before ordering and installing the signs. The affiliates are recertified on a yearly basis, and if the affiliate fails to be recertified or losses the designation as an affiliate, the signs shall be removed.		'''Standard.''' Upon written approval as a Missouri Welcome Center Affiliate by the Missouri Division of Tourism, the affiliate will request signing for the facility. The signing shall be paid for by the affiliate. A [[153.20 Traffic\|TR-15 contract]] shall be completed and payment received before ordering and installing the signs. The affiliates are recertified on a yearly basis, and if the affiliate fails to be recertified or losses the designation as an affiliate, the signs shall be removed.

	Missouri Welcome Center Affiliate signing will be allowed up to the third order signing location or the first interchange encountered traveling away from the affiliate, whichever is encountered first. Signing will be allowed up to a maximum of 6 miles from the affiliate in an rural location and 2 miles in an urban location measured along the roadway path. A maximum of two signs at each sign order location will be allowed, with each sign providing turn guidance for one approach. The mainline and ramp signs for a given direction of travel at an interchange constitute one “sign”. No more than one intersection or interchange may receive signing for each direction on a given route. However, the two signs for a given order of signing may be split between two intersections or interchanges if directional access is better served by different sign locations. Interchange-to-interchange signing is not permitted. If an at-grade intersection is upgraded to an interchange during the affiliate contract period, signing at the farthest interchange will be removed and relocated at the new closer interchange.		Missouri Welcome Center Affiliate signing will be allowed up to the third order signing location or the first interchange encountered traveling away from the affiliate, whichever is encountered first. Signing will be allowed up to a maximum of 6 miles from the affiliate in an rural location and 2 miles in an urban location measured along the roadway path. A maximum of two signs at each sign order location will be allowed, with each sign providing turn guidance for one approach. The mainline and ramp signs for a given direction of travel at an interchange constitute one “sign”. No more than one intersection or interchange may receive signing for each direction on a given route. However, the two signs for a given order of signing may be split between two intersections or interchanges if directional access is better served by different sign locations. Interchange-to-interchange signing is not permitted. If an at-grade intersection is upgraded to an interchange during the affiliate contract period, signing at the farthest interchange will be removed and relocated at the new closer interchange.
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	D. No commercial advertising or business logos shall be permitted.		D. No commercial advertising or business logos shall be permitted.

	The hospital shall pay a participation fee for the plaques for 10 years. After 10 years, the plaques will either be removed or be renewed for another participation fee. All participation fees are to be determined by Traffic. A [~~http://wwwi/intranet/cc/contracts~~.~~asp?f=TR&nav=modot~~ TR-15 contract] shall be executed.		The hospital shall pay a participation fee for the plaques for 10 years. After 10 years, the plaques will either be removed or be renewed for another participation fee. All participation fees are to be determined by Traffic. A [[153.20 Traffic\|TR-15 contract]] shall be executed.

	'''Guidance.''' In those instances where the hospital property abuts the MoDOT right of way, the nearest adjacent intersection of two state highways should be eligible. If the hospital is not located on the intersecting street where the state installed signs are located, assurance should be given that responsible local authorities will erect additional signs on the city, street or county highway.		'''Guidance.''' In those instances where the hospital property abuts the MoDOT right of way, the nearest adjacent intersection of two state highways should be eligible. If the hospital is not located on the intersecting street where the state installed signs are located, assurance should be given that responsible local authorities will erect additional signs on the city, street or county highway.

Smithk: Per Traffic, updated General Service Signs guidance to comply with current practice. Renumbered subtitles in the rest of the article

2014-08-13T20:15:14Z

Per Traffic, updated General Service Signs guidance to comply with current practice. Renumbered subtitles in the rest of the article

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Smithk: /* 903.10.6 Missouri Welcome Center Affiliates */ updated link

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903.10.6 Missouri Welcome Center Affiliates: updated link

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	'''Support.''' The Missouri Division of Tourism has developed operational guidelines for Missouri Welcome Center Affiliates. This program is a means for local chamber/convention and visitor bureaus and institutions of higher education with an established tourism curriculum to promote tourism and increase the number of welcome centers in Missouri without expending state funds. Anyone interested in becoming a Missouri Welcome Center Affiliate should contact the [http://www.~~facebook~~.com/~~MissouriDivisonofTourism~~ Missouri Division of Tourism], email tourism@ded.mo.gov or call (573) 751-4133.		'''Support.''' The Missouri Division of Tourism has developed operational guidelines for Missouri Welcome Center Affiliates. This program is a means for local chamber/convention and visitor bureaus and institutions of higher education with an established tourism curriculum to promote tourism and increase the number of welcome centers in Missouri without expending state funds. Anyone interested in becoming a Missouri Welcome Center Affiliate should contact the [http://www.visitmo.com/ Missouri Division of Tourism], email tourism@ded.mo.gov or call (573) 751-4133.

	'''Standard.''' Upon written approval as a Missouri Welcome Center Affiliate by the Missouri Division of Tourism, the affiliate will request signing for the facility. The signing shall be paid for by the affiliate. A [http://wwwi/intranet/cc/contracts.asp?f=TR&nav=modot TR-15 contract] shall be completed and payment received before ordering and installing the signs. The affiliates are recertified on a yearly basis, and if the affiliate fails to be recertified or losses the designation as an affiliate, the signs shall be removed.		'''Standard.''' Upon written approval as a Missouri Welcome Center Affiliate by the Missouri Division of Tourism, the affiliate will request signing for the facility. The signing shall be paid for by the affiliate. A [http://wwwi/intranet/cc/contracts.asp?f=TR&nav=modot TR-15 contract] shall be completed and payment received before ordering and installing the signs. The affiliates are recertified on a yearly basis, and if the affiliate fails to be recertified or losses the designation as an affiliate, the signs shall be removed.