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WATCH FOR CHILDREN CHAPTER 5 <br /> WATCH <br /> FAR <br /> CHILDREN <br /> A variety of signs exist to try and warn of the Cost <br /> presence of children, "Watch for Children" <br /> "STOW, Children at Play," etc. The request for Minimal for one installation. May become <br /> significant if installed at a large number of <br /> these signs generally stem from parents' con- locations. <br /> cern for their children's safety in the streets <br /> near their home. Unfortunately, the request for Additional' Considerations <br /> this type of signage is based on a widespread There is no indication that signs of this type <br /> but false belief that traffic signs provide protec achieve the desired safety benefits. Since <br /> don- children live in virtually every neighborhood, <br /> E ff signs would have to be posted in all blocks, or <br /> drivers might assume that no children live <br /> Volumes. No effect where the signs are not posted. <br /> Speed. Little or no effect. <br /> Signs of this type might indicate that the street <br /> Traffic Noise, Air Quality and Energy Con.. is an acceptable place to play. <br /> sumption. Little or no effect. There is no evidence or documentation that <br /> Traffic Safety_ Little or no effect, this type of signing has any legal consequence. <br /> LO W SO* <br /> CHILDREN I <br /> APL _CHIL R_ 4 <br /> Neighborhood Traffic Control Januaty 1994 5-1 <br />