In remembrance of James Zebrowski 1946-2008

Roadway Signs and Markings Certification

Signs and Markings Level I

The Level I Signs and Markings Specialists should, by nature of his certification title, have mastered the basic principals behind signing and pavement markings.  Although the individual who is approved to take the Level I exam may have had a lot of field experience, the exam will require that he be able to communicate this knowledge in a written format.  The best way to prepare for this challenge is to review the topics that will be covered on the exam:

1. Proper Color, Shape, Size and Lettering of Regulator, Warning and Guide Signs

2. Reflective Materials

3. Proper Sign Location

4. Roadway Lane Marking Sizes, Placement and Proper Colors

5. Object Markers

6. School Zones

7. Railroad Crossings

8. Bicycle Routes

9. Types of Pavement Markings

10. Description of Delineators

11. Description of Freeways, Expressways and Conventional Roads

The student must pass a comprehensive 100-question written exam to obtain Signs and Markings Level I Certification.  After fulfilling all requirements for certification, the student will receive a wallet card and a certificate suitable for framing which pronounces the student an IMSA “Signs and Markings Specialist, Level I”.   Typically this course will last for two days.

Prerequisites: IMSA Work Zone Traffic Control Safety Course (or an IMSA approved equal) and at least one year of traffic operation experience.

Signs and Markings Level II

The primary objective of the Level II Signs and Markings certification process is to recognize those individuals whose understanding of standard signing and marking principles is thorough enough to enable them to apply these principles to on-the-job situations.  In order to achieve this, the Level II preparation seminar has been designed to emphasize practical applications of standard principles.  More specifically, the following topics and their significant to day-to-day field work will be covered:

1. Tort Liability

2. Regulatory Warning Signs

3. Warning Sign Placement

4. Guide Signs, Route Markers and Trailblazers

5. Pavement Marking Material

6. Reflectorization / Illumination

The student must pass a comprehensive 100-question written exam to obtain Roadway Lighting Level II Certification.  After fulfilling all requirements for certification, the student will receive a wallet card and a certificate suitable for framing which pronounces the student an IMSA “Signs and Markings Specialist, Level II”.   Typically this course will last for two days.

Prerequisites: IMSA Work Zone Traffic Control Safety Course (or an IMSA approved equal), Signs and Markings Level I and at least two year of traffic operation experience.

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