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' I RAL'FiC <br />INFORRATION <br />SPROGRA 4 CHI )J ?�J j/ AT. <br />ERIES C11.L L�1JA. EN <br />WHY WON'T THEY PUT UP "CHILDREN AT PLAY"SIGNS; <br />An often heard neigldbnrhood request concerns the posting of gem:ralized warning signs <br />with "SL0111•CHILD9EN AT PLAY" or -):hcr similar messages. Parental concern for the <br />safety of children in the street near home, and a misplaced but widespread public faith <br />in traffic signs to provide protection often prompt these requests. <br />Although some other states hav: posted such signs snidely in residential areas, no factual <br />evidence has been presented to document their success in reducing pedestrian accidents, <br />operating speeds or legal liability. Studies have shown that many types of signs <br />attempting to warn of normal conditions in residential areas have failed to achieve the <br />desired safety benefits. If signs encourage parents and children to believe they have an <br />added degree of protection, which the signs do not and cannot provide, a great disservice <br />results. <br />Because of these serious considerations, California law does not recognize, and Federal <br />Standards discourage, use of "Childreri at ?lay" signs. Specific warnings for schools <br />Playgrounds, parks and other recreational facilities are available for use where clearly justified. <br />Children should not be encouraged to play within the s;reet travelways. The sign has <br />long been rejected since it is a direct and open suggestion that this behavior is acceptable. <br />"" Owe <br />hiIdre <br />it play <br />1 I-V, .t <br />r <br />IM/1-77 �r r •n <br />Southern Califarnia Seccion <br />KLJ <br />