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Additional Info on Highway Signs |
SB |
550 |
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ANALYST: |
Reynolds-Forte |
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REVENUE
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(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Revenue Decreases)
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Responses
Received From
State
Highway and Transportation Department
SUMMARY
Synopsis
of Bill
SB550 changes current law to allow signs that are
installed as part of the Adopt-Highway Program to list contact information for
the sponsor in addition to the sponsor’s name.
Significant
Issues
SB550 would allow signs as a part of the
adopt-a-highway program to list contact information for the sponsor. However, this will conflict with NMSHTD and
federal requirements. The FHWA considers
the use of any commercial message, including trade logos, slogans, telephone
numbers and internet addresses on an Adopt-a-Highway sign to be advertising. Therefore,
this is not in conformance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices(MUTCD). Specifically, Section 2D-47
of the MUTCD says the Adopt-a-Highway signs are to be devoid of any advertisements.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS
As noted above in
significant issues, the Federal Highway Administration does not allow advertisements
on Adopt-a-Highway signs. Potential
exists for loss of federal funds if the state adopts SB550.
PRF/yr