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C]~/orb ~Jne <br /> <br /> POLZC~ AND WARRANTS <br /> <br /> DEA_F CHILD AREA <br />~LI~D CHILD AREA <br />HA/~DiCAPPED CHILD AREA <br /> <br />it has been determined that signs to warn motorists of a handi- <br />capped child area are pe~ni~sible. However, even though the usa <br />of a ~ign to warn motorists of a handicapped child area is pel-mis~ <br />sibla, prudent and di$crJuninate use of warning signs is strongly <br />advised to make them. noticeable and effective. Care should also <br />be taken not to create a dangerous false sense of security for <br />the child or the child's parents by employing a sign legend which <br />may give the impression of increased safety or protection. <br /> <br />F~kX (612) 7~.6740 1 <br /> <br />~ecausa no factUal evidence has bee'n presented to document tbs <br />subject signs' success in reducing pedestrian accidents~ vehicle <br />operating speeds, or legal liability} the use of these signs <br />should not be encouraged. Further, handicapped children should <br />not be encouraged to play or ~alk ~ithin or near the roadway, and <br />thes..e.,:'signS may be interpreted as a suggestion that this behavior <br />is acceptable. <br /> <br />Upon receiving a request to install such a ~arning sign~ those <br />persons requesting the sign should be informed that: <br /> <br />*They must register for' the signing and include a description~ <br />of the child's handicap~ home address, and telephone number. <br /> <br />~'They must supply mede"cai confirmation of the child's <br />· handicap. <br /> <br />*They must :.'.nderstand that thes~ signs may not prov'ide an <br />increased level of protection or safety. <br /> <br />*They must not reduce the level of attention that they pay <br /> their children when playing outside. <br /> <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br /> <br />