Agenda - Council - 12/10/1996 - Laserfiche WebLink

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,'1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I City of B~ne PlS0 Cen~l ^~nue .W3~ Bbmm Minn~ou 55454 (612) 784-6700 POLICY AND WARRANTS DEAF CHILD AREA BLIND CHILD AREA HAND/CAPPED CHILD AREA FAX (612) 784.6740 WARNING SIGNS It has been determined that signs to warn motorists of a handi- capped child area are permissible. However, even though the use of a sig~ to warn motorists of a handicapped child area is permis- sible, prudent and discriminate use of warning signs is strongly advised 4o make them. noticeable and effective. Care should also be taken ~ot to create a dangerous false sense of security for the child! or the child's parents by employing a sign legend which may ~ive .the impression of increased safety or protection. Because n~ factual evidence has be~n presented to document the subject s~gns' success in reducing pedestrian accidents, vehicle operating~speeds, or legal liability; the use of these signs should not be encouraged. Further, handicapped children should not be encouraged to play or walk within or near the roadway, and thes~.:'signs may be interpreted as a suggestion that this behavior is acceptable. WARRANTS: Upon recezving a request to install such a warning sign, those persons requesting the sign should be informed that: *They [must register for' the signing and include a description of the child's handicap, home address, and telephone number. *'They ~ust supply medical confirmation of the child's · handicap. *They must '.~nderstand that these signs may not provide an increased level of protection or safety. *They must not reduce the level of attention that they pay their children when playing outside.