1. (a) An intersection is a system of two or more interconnecting highways without a grade separation providing for the exchange of traffic. Only a road, a street, or a highway which enters directly into the main-traveled way of an interstate or a primary highway is regarded as intersecting. An alley, undeveloped right of way other than an interstate or a primary highway, a private road, and a driveway is not regarded as an intersecting street, a road, or a highway. Refer to Diagram 3-2, Figure 1. for an example of measuring from an intersection.

   DIAGRAM 3-2

   

2. (b) An interchange is a system of two or more interconnecting highways in combination with a grade separation providing for the exchange of traffic. A grade separation is where one highway is over or under another highway. The interchange includes a highway overcrossing, a highway undercrossing, a roadway, a taper, or a ramp, providing for the exchange of traffic. Refer to Diagram 3-3, Figures 1 through 6 for examples of measuring from an interchange.

3. (c) The distance from an intersection or interchange is measured as follows:

   1. (1) Where no exit or entrance roadway exists, measure the distance from the edge of the highway structure at grade separation to the point along the edge of the pavement opposite the closest edge of the Display. Refer to Diagram 3-3, Figures 1, 2, 3, and 5 for examples.
   2. (2) Where there is an off ramp from or an on ramp to the main-traveled way, measure along the edge of the pavement from the beginning or end of a pavement taper to the point where the portion of the Display is closest to a pavement taper. Refer to Diagram 3-4, Figure 1 and Diagram 3-3, Figures 1 through 6 for examples.

4. (d) An interchange or an intersection distance limitation is measured separately for each direction of travel. A Display application is approved for a Facing in a conforming location where an interchange or intersection distance prohibition applies to the opposite side of the freeway if the copy is not visible to traffic proceeding in another direction within the interchange or intersection. Refer to Diagram 3-3, Figures 2, 3, 5, 6 and Diagram 3-4, Figure 1 for examples.

   DIAGRAM 3--3

   

   DIAGRAM 3--4

   

Note: Authority cited: Sections 5250 and 5415, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 5408, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 6-25-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 26).

2. Renumbering of former section 2403 to section 2402 and renumbering of former section 2404 to section 2403, including amendment of section heading, section and Note and new diagrams 3-3 and 3-4, filed 9-20-99; operative 10-20-99 (Register 99, No. 39).