ECF Signing

Sign Category	Definition	Letter or Symbol Color	Shapes	Sign Examples
Regulatory	Inform drivers of traffic laws and regulations	White, Black, Red	Rectangular, Octagonal (STOP sign only), Triangular (YIELD sign only)
Warning	When needed, to point out features of the ECF or its approach that are not readily visible or obvious Warning signs should never be used as a substitute for a good ECF design	Black	Diamond, Pentagon (school zone only), Circle (railroad crossing only), Rectangular
Guide	Gives direction to destinations or points of interest	White	Rectangular

Regulatory, warning, and guide signs are all critical to properly direct a motorist through ECFs. As discussed in the BMTE Signs and Markings module, regulatory signs inform of traffic laws and regulations, warning signs are used to point out features of ECFs that are not readily apparent, and guide signs direct motorists to the installation.

In order to assist motorists who are unfamiliar with the location of an installation, proper guide signing on local roads should be provided. Provide signing for both visitors and trucks, particularly when there is more than one ECF. Operational hours or open/closed status can also be posted on this type of sign.