Standard:
01 The provisions of this Section shall apply unless specifically stated otherwise for a particular sign or object marker elsewhere in this Manual.

Support:
02 The mounting height requirements for object markers are provided in Chapter 2C.

03 In addition to the provisions of this Section, information affecting the minimum mounting height of signs as a function of crash performance can be
found in AASHTO’s “Roadside Design Guide” (see Section 1A.11).

Standard:
04 The minimum height, measured vertically from the bottom of the sign to the elevation of the near edge of the pavement, of signs installed at the side
of the road in rural areas shall be 5 feet (see Figure 2A-2).

05 The minimum height, measured vertically from the bottom of the sign to the top of the curb, or in the absence of curb, measured vertically from the
bottom of the sign to the elevation of the near edge of the traveled way, of signs installed at the side of the road in business, commercial, or residential
areas where parking or pedestrian movements are likely to occur, or where the view of the sign might be obstructed, shall be 7 feet (see Figure 2A-2).

Option:
06 The height to the bottom of a secondary sign mounted below another sign may be 1 foot less than the height specified in Paragraphs 4 and 5.

Standard:
07 The minimum height, measured vertically from the bottom of the sign to the sidewalk, of signs installed above sidewalks shall be 7 feet.

08 If the bottom of a secondary sign that is mounted below another sign is mounted lower than 7 feet above a pedestrian sidewalk or pathway
(see Section 6D.02), the secondary sign shall not project more than 4 inches into the pedestrian facility.

Traffic Laws
Photo Enforced R10-18 2B.55 36 x 24 36 x 24 48 x 30 54 x 36 — 54 x 36
Photo Enforced (symbol plaque) R10-19P 2B.55 24 x 12 24 x 12 36 x 18 48 x 24 — 48 x 24
Photo Enforced (plaque) R10-19aP 2B.55 24 x 18 24 x 18 36 x 30 48 x 36 — 48 x 36

Section 6F Temporary Signs

Guidance:
11 Except as provided in Paragraph 12, signs mounted on portable sign supports that do not meet the minimum mounting heights provided in Paragraphs 4
through 6 should not be used for a duration of more than 3 days.

Option:
12 The R9-8 through R9-11a series, R11 series, W1-6 through W1-8 series, M4-10, E5-1, or other similar type signs (see Figures 6F-3, 6F-4, and 6F-5)
may be used on portable sign supports that do not meet the minimum mounting heights provided in Paragraphs 4 through 6 for longer than 3 days.

Support:
13 Methods of mounting signs other than on posts are illustrated in Figure 6F-2.

Section 6B.01 Fundamental Principles of Temporary Traffic Control

Support:
01 Construction, maintenance, utility, and incident zones can all benefit from TTC to compensate for the unexpected or unusual situations
faced by road users. When planning for TTC in these zones, it can be assumed that it is appropriate for road users to exercise caution. Even
though road users are assumed to be using caution, special care is still needed in applying TTC techniques.

SPEED LIMIT

How does the Town of Prescott Valley determine speed limits?

The Town of Prescott Valley follows the guidelines set forth in the Arizona State Statutes and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
to set speed limits in our town. The State Statutes allow local authorities to determine speed limits on streets based on an “engineering and traffic
investigation.” The MUTCD provides the criteria that are used for the engineering study. The MUTCD states that the speed limit should be within 5 mph
of the 85th percentile speed of free flowing traffic (the speed at which 85% of the vehicles are traveling at or less than). It also allows consideration
of road characteristics, roadside development, parking and pedestrian activity, and crash experience. Most of our studies are in areas where the roadside
environment is changing due to development or where we have an inordinately high number of accidents. Studies may also be based on citizen requests.

For Going 10 MPH over the posted Limit

They cannot change the charge, because there is no posted limit in the case where there is no sign.

But again, the best defense is intimidation– make it not worth their trouble– and then APPEAL when necessary. Pay the extra $50 for appeal court. Make it difficult to uphold.

The Federal Standard for regulatory signs, the MUTCD states several things that apply to Photo Radar signs- but most importantly that there is a minimum height of 5 feet in rural areas and 7 feet in urban areas from the pavement to the bottom of the sign.

Unless there is CONSTRUCTION, or another temporary street condition (an accident, a damage street)- i.e., if the radar van and sign are used in a NORMAL street, non-temporary state- the MUTCD is quite clear-
5 feet rural, 7 feet city.

Your state or city may say something like, “as the Traffic Engineer deems PRACTICAL”– so you may have to show that it’s practical to use a removable method of posting the sign on an existing support to allow it to be 7 feet off the ground.” So, the devil is in the details.

The best advice is to show the city attorney that you will fight, and that you will fight with an attorney. Get an attorney to submit a MOTION TO DISMISS before it gets to court. Your chances of winning in front of a judge is practically nil- even when the city is breaking the law. City and County Courts exist simply to make money for the city. They are not going to give in easily. YOu have to make them realize that you will be more trouble than is worth their time.

Get your facts straight, get your evidence, use the MUTCD and specific sections for reference, and if at all possible, get an attorney to submit your motion to dismiss before your court date.

Section 2A.18 Mounting Height

Standard:
01 The provisions of this Section shall apply unless specifically stated otherwise for a particular sign or object marker elsewhere in this Manual.

Support:
02 The mounting height requirements for object markers are provided in Chapter 2C.

03 In addition to the provisions of this Section, information affecting the minimum mounting height of signs as a function of crash performance can be
found in AASHTO’s “Roadside Design Guide” (see Section 1A.11).

Standard:
04 The minimum height, measured vertically from the bottom of the sign to the elevation of the near edge of the pavement, of signs installed at the side
of the road in rural areas shall be 5 feet (see Figure 2A-2).

05 The minimum height, measured vertically from the bottom of the sign to the top of the curb, or in the absence of curb, measured vertically from the
bottom of the sign to the elevation of the near edge of the traveled way, of signs installed at the side of the road in business, commercial, or residential
areas where parking or pedestrian movements are likely to occur, or where the view of the sign might be obstructed, shall be 7 feet (see Figure 2A-2).

Option:
06 The height to the bottom of a secondary sign mounted below another sign may be 1 foot less than the height specified in Paragraphs 4 and 5.

Standard:
07 The minimum height, measured vertically from the bottom of the sign to the sidewalk, of signs installed above sidewalks shall be 7 feet.

08 If the bottom of a secondary sign that is mounted below another sign is mounted lower than 7 feet above a pedestrian sidewalk or pathway
(see Section 6D.02), the secondary sign shall not project more than 4 inches into the pedestrian facility.

Traffic Laws
Photo Enforced R10-18 2B.55 36 x 24 36 x 24 48 x 30 54 x 36 — 54 x 36
Photo Enforced (symbol plaque) R10-19P 2B.55 24 x 12 24 x 12 36 x 18 48 x 24 — 48 x 24
Photo Enforced (plaque) R10-19aP 2B.55 24 x 18 24 x 18 36 x 30 48 x 36 — 48 x 36

Section 6F Temporary Signs

Guidance:
11 Except as provided in Paragraph 12, signs mounted on portable sign supports that do not meet the minimum mounting heights provided in Paragraphs 4
through 6 should not be used for a duration of more than 3 days.

Option:
12 The R9-8 through R9-11a series, R11 series, W1-6 through W1-8 series, M4-10, E5-1, or other similar type signs (see Figures 6F-3, 6F-4, and 6F-5)
may be used on portable sign supports that do not meet the minimum mounting heights provided in Paragraphs 4 through 6 for longer than 3 days.

Support:
13 Methods of mounting signs other than on posts are illustrated in Figure 6F-2.

Section 6B.01 Fundamental Principles of Temporary Traffic Control

Support:
01 Construction, maintenance, utility, and incident zones can all benefit from TTC to compensate for the unexpected or unusual situations
faced by road users. When planning for TTC in these zones, it can be assumed that it is appropriate for road users to exercise caution. Even
though road users are assumed to be using caution, special care is still needed in applying TTC techniques.

SPEED LIMIT

How does the Town of Prescott Valley determine speed limits?

The Town of Prescott Valley follows the guidelines set forth in the Arizona State Statutes and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
to set speed limits in our town. The State Statutes allow local authorities to determine speed limits on streets based on an “engineering and traffic
investigation.” The MUTCD provides the criteria that are used for the engineering study. The MUTCD states that the speed limit should be within 5 mph
of the 85th percentile speed of free flowing traffic (the speed at which 85% of the vehicles are traveling at or less than). It also allows consideration
of road characteristics, roadside development, parking and pedestrian activity, and crash experience. Most of our studies are in areas where the roadside
environment is changing due to development or where we have an inordinately high number of accidents. Studies may also be based on citizen requests.

I hope my information does a lot of good for people. Thanks for posting this.