Guide, railroad and other signs in South Dakota

Guide and service signs

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  Interstate 90

  Section: "The shape and color of route number signs indicate the type of roadway: interstate, U. S., state, city, county, or local road."

  Manual page 36

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  U.S. Route 14

  Section: "The shape and color of route number signs indicate the type of roadway: interstate, U. S., state, city, county, or local road."

  Manual page 36

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  HYDE 45 COUNTY

  Section: "The shape and color of route number signs indicate the type of roadway: interstate, U. S., state, city, county, or local road."

  Manual page 36

• South Dakota State Route 34

  Section: "The shape and color of route number signs indicate the type of roadway: interstate, U. S., state, city, county, or local road."

  Manual page 36

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  REST AREA 1 MILE

  These signs are square or rectangular shaped and are blue with white letters or symbols. They show the location of various services such as rest areas, gas stations, campgrounds, or hospitals.

  Manual page 36

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  Spearfish 10 / Rapid City 59

  Section: "These signs are square or rectangular shaped and are green or brown with white lettering. They show directions and distance to various locations such as cities, airports, state lines, or to special areas such as national parks, historical areas or museums."

  Manual page 36

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  41ST Street 1 MILE (EXIT 77)

  Section: "These signs are square or rectangular shaped and are green or brown with white lettering. They show directions and distance to various locations such as cities, airports, state lines, or to special areas such as national parks, historical areas or museums."

  Manual page 36

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  Custer State Park 3 Miles

  Section: "These signs are square or rectangular shaped and are green or brown with white lettering. They show directions and distance to various locations such as cities, airports, state lines, or to special areas such as national parks, historical areas or museums."

  Manual page 36

Railroad crossings

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  Railroad Crossing Advance Warning (RR)

  A round yellow warning sign with an “X” symbol and black “RR” letters is placed along the road before a highway-railroad grade crossing. The sign cautions to slow down, look, and listen for a train or railroad vehicle, and to be prepared to stop if a train is approaching.

  Manual page 33

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  Railroad Crossing (Crossbuck)

  A white, X-shaped sign with “Railroad Crossing” printed on it is located at the highway-railroad grade crossing. When a train or railroad vehicle is approaching the intersection, you must stop behind the stop line or before the intersection is clear. These signs are also called a “cross-buck” sign.

  Manual page 33

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  Crossbuck with 2 TRACKS Plate

  At highway-railroad grade crossings with more than one train track, the number of tracks will be posted. These signs warn that there is more than one track and that there may be more than one train crossing. Not all highway-railroad grade crossings with more than one train track will have these signs though, so it is important to check for more than one track, train, or railroad vehicle at each highway-railroad grade crossing.

  Manual page 34

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  Railroad Crossing Flashing Lights

  At some crossings, along with the cross-buck sign, you will see side-by-side lights that will flash alternately when a train is approaching. When the lights are flashing, you must stop.

  Manual page 34

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  Railroad Crossing Gate

  At some crossings there is also a crossing gate that will lower when a train is coming. Do not drive around the gate.

  Manual page 34

• Crossing Bell or Horn

  Some crossings also have a bell or a horn that will sound. Do not cross until the bell or horn has stopped.

  Manual page 34

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  REPORT EMERGENCY OR PROBLEM (Railroad ENS Sign)

  Every crossing has an emergency dispatch phone number for contacting the railroad to report problems with the crossing, tracks or train. The ENS number is typically located on a blue sign on the railroad crossing sign or near the crossing (example of sign below). The sign also contains a DOT number that identifies the crossing’s physical location so emergency crews or railroad personnel can respond.

  Manual page 34

Other signs and symbols

• X MARKS THE SPOT THINK! DRIVE SAFELY

  The South Dakota Department of Public Safety recognizes this, and in partnership with the Department of Transportation, established the “THINK” sign program in 1979. This program is to provide a memorial to the victim and to also remind motorists of dangerous behaviors such as driving under the influence, not wearing seat belts, speeding, and distracted driving. One sign is erected on the state highway for each person killed in the crash, with each sign mounted on a separate post near the edge of the right-of-way.

  Manual page 21

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