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Traffic Engineering
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Pedestrian Signals
When can I begin to cross?
A white "walk" or walking pedestrian symbol means you may
begin crossing. Watch out for turning vehicles and motorists that may
be running the red light. This is the only time when pedestrians should
enter the street or begin crossing.
What does a flashing "upraised hand symbol" mean?
This means that you cannot begin crossing. If you are already
in the street when the signal starts to flash, finish crossing the street at a normal walking speed. The flashing symbol is timed to allow you to safely complete your crossing.
When should I not cross?
When the steady orange/red "Don’t Walk" or upraised hand
symbol appears, there should be no pedestrians in the crosswalk. The cross traffic will get a green signal within seconds.
Children at Play Signs
Why won’t the City of North Las Vegas Put Up "Children at Play"
Signs?
The City of North Las Vegas does not install "Children
at Play" signs for several reasons:
- Warning signs are designed to advise motorists of an unusual or unexpected
physical roadway or traffic condition ahead. Under Nevada law, warning signs
must comply with the standards in the Federal Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices. "Children at Play" is not a sign recognized
in the manual.
- "Children at Play" signs could have the adverse effect of encouraging play in streets.
- A sign that encourages
parents and children to believe that they have an added degree of
protection creates a false sense of security that could lead to unsafe behavior.
Approved Truck Routes
Where are the City's official truck routes and when must they be used?
The official truck route system
of the City is composed of the public rights-of-way, as described in
Section 10.44 of the City of North Las Vegas Municipal Code. A map of
the official truck route system can be downloaded by clicking the link
below:
Official Truck Route System Map
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