changes effective through 52 Pa.B. (3)The side slopes for driveway embankments within the right-of-way shall not be steeper than ten to one. 2. . (iii)If the equipment damages the pavement or shoulders, the permittee shall restore the pavement or shoulders to their former condition, at the expense of the permittee. Information provided in applications must be accurate. In exceptional cases, the Department in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration, where applicable, may make exceptions. (a)General rule. This will enable the driveway slope to stay within the 8.0% slope limit. 4904), makes it a misdemeanor for a person to mislead a public servant in performing an official function by making any written false statement which the person does not believe to be true. Equipment damaging the highway shall conform with the following conditions: (i)To protect the pavement and shoulders, all equipment shall have rubber wheels or runners and shall have rubber, wood, or similar protective pads between the outriggers and the surface, unless otherwise authorized by the permit. These devices shall include, but not be limited to, any required regulatory, warning or guide signs, delineators, and pavement markings. (2)Where the access driveway approach and highway pavement meet, flaring of the approach may be necessary to allow safe, easy turning of vehicular traffic. (4)Permittee responsibilities. Publication 43A Department publication, sometimes called Bulletin 43, containing requirements for the maintenance and protection of traffic on construction projects. Site requirements shall be as follows: (1)All nonresidential buildings shall be located a sufficient distance from the right-of-way line to provide ample driving area and parking off the right-of-way to prevent storage of vehicles on the access driveways and to prevent the back-up and turning of vehicles on the highway pavement. (ii)In the event of failure or neglect by the permittee to perform and comply with the permit or the provisions of this chapter, the Department may immediately revoke and annul the permit and order and direct the permittee to remove any or all structures, equipment, or property belonging to the permittee or its contractors from the legal limits of the right-of-way and to restore the right-of-way to its former condition. General inspection fees shall be used to defray costs incurred by the Department in spot inspection of permitted work or subsequent inspection after the permitted work has been completed, to insure compliance with the permit and this chapter; they shall be as follows: (c)Exemptions. HighwayA highway or bridge on the system of State highways and bridges, including the entire width between right-of-way lines, over which the Department has assumed or has been legislatively given jurisdiction. (iv)Driveway angle relative to the highway. Traveled wayThe portion of the roadway for the movement of vehicles, exclusive of shoulders and auxiliary lanes. (a)Permit issuance fees. (14)Insurance. 03-2004 : Title: PennDOT Letterhead Template Permanent curbingPlain or reinforced cement concrete curb which meets Department standards. This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 441.4 (relating to permit fees). Signs shall conform to the requirements of Publication 68. 8372 (December 31, 2022). The Hidden Driveway Sign (W11-103) shall be authorized for use to denote the presence of a driveway or alley at which the sight distance is restricted. (Ch. (b)Angle of access driveway approach. A driveway normally used by more than 750 vehicles but less than 1500 vehicles per day, which does not normally require traffic signalization, such as: (C)service stations and small shopping centers or plazas. (iv)If the permittee, after making an opening in the surface to place or repair a drainage facility or for any other purpose, fails to restore any portion of the right-of-way to conform with Department specifications upon notice from the Department to do so, the Department may perform the work and the permittee shall reimburse the Department for the costs within 30 days after receipt of the Departments invoice. (2)Where a drainage ditch or swale exists, the permittee shall install adequate pipe under the driveway in accordance with Form 408. (i)The permittee shall provide and maintain all necessary precautions to prevent injury or damage to persons and property in accordance with instructions furnished by the district office. The permittee shall reimburse the Department for the costs within 30 days after receipt of the Departments invoice. Please direct comments or questions to. The vehicle's height must be measured at 3.50 feet above the proposed driveway surface and highway pavement surface. (ii)a reference to a standard drawing found in Publication 43 or Publication 90, provided the referenced standard drawing properly depicts the work area and completely addresses the needed traffic control. Comments A median is a highly desirable element on roadways carrying four or more lanes since they provide: a storage area for left-turning and U-turning vehicles; a recovery area for out-of-control vehicles; The 2,865 sq. If sight distance requirements as specified in this Part cannot be met, the Township may: (g)Requesting permit time extension. 287) (73 P. S. 176182), concerning protection of the public health and safety by preventing excavation or demolition work from damaging underground utility facilities. (2)Where a drainage ditch or swale exists, the permittee shall install adequate pipe under the driveway in accordance with Form 408. (c)Where to submit application. (E)42 U.S.C. Unless specifically authorized by the permit, the permittee shall not: (i)alter the existing drainage pattern or the existing flow of drainage water; or. (iii)Designated employes shall be assigned by the permittee to direct one lane traffic. (a)General. Chapter (B)Location of traffic signal heads, poles, controller, and detectors. Sight distance values less than desirable will be accepted only if it is impossible to achieve the desirable value by locating the driveway at any point within the property frontage boundaries. The longitudinal grade of the sidewalk shall not exceed two inches per foot. DRIVEWAY SIGHT DISTANCE (aka Clear sight distance) The minimum distance that a driver of a vehicle, situated at eye level, 3.5 72 containing the Departments design standards for roadway construction. Please be as descriptive as possible on the details screen so we can share your feedback with the appropriate personnel. Minimum use drivewayA residential or other driveway which is used or expected to be used by not more than 25 vehicles per day. Access driveways shall be appropriately surfaced with a stabilized material between the traveled way and the right-of-way line unless a higher type material is specified by the permit. Dimensions shall be selected from the range of values shown on the appropriate figure, unless site conditions warrant a deviation. (16)Future additional driveways. The applicant shall pay notary and recording costs including the cost of recording the permit in the County Office of the Recorder of Deeds when required, and the cost of all drainage releases. (v)Building and business appurtenances on the site. No statutes or acts will be found at this website. Roadway construction standardsDepartment Publication No. (3)If, in the opinion of the Department, there is a high probability that vehicles would otherwise utilize a portion of the property frontage other than the approved driveway to gain access to the property, the permit may require curbing or other physical barriers to be constructed. The available corner sight distance on side roads is less than the necessary stopping sight-distance values . All traffic control devices shall be of an approved type. (h)Drainage release for other than minimum use driveways. (2)The director may revoke a permit for nonpayment of a fee specified in 441.4 (relating to permit fees) including default of a check submitted for the payment. (5)Lane in front of another property. (c)Permits not issued for certain structures. (3)Shall include five sets of plans, of a quality sufficient for microfilming, detailing the location and pertinent dimensions of both the proposed installation and related highway features. When all permitted work has been completed, the self-addressed post card (Form M-945G) which accompanies the permit shall be mailed to the district office. The State is responsible for maintaining only those vehicular areas on its streets between curb lines. No part of the information on this site may be reproduced for profit or sold for profit. (a)General rule. 1 Measured from the point where a left-turning vehicle stops for a vehicle in the outside lane. (3)Each application for an access driveway within one of these jurisdictions must be accompanied by evidence which indicates that the location and type of access being requested has been reviewed by that municipality or agency. (3)Applications for driveways providing access to drive-in-service developments shall, when requested, include information relative to the amount of storage provided between the service facility and the right-of-way, the number of service operations anticipated during peak periods, and the hours and days of operation. It is in the public interest to regulate the location, design, construction, maintenance and drainage of access driveways, local roads, and other property within State highway right-of-way for the purpose of security, economy of maintenance, preservation of proper drainage and safe and reasonable access. Driveway Slope. Future additional driveways shall consist of the following: (i)If the Department anticipates that a property may be subdivided and that such subdivision will result in an unacceptable number or arrangement of driveways or both, the Department may require the property owner to enter into an access covenant (Form CC-14) prior to issuance of a permit. The minimum acceptable sight distance values shall be computed from the following formula: SSSD = Minimum safe stopping sight distance (feet). Prior to revocation of a permit except for nonpayment as specified in paragraph (2), the applicant shall be given an opportunity for a hearing in accordance with 2 Pa.C.S. Turnpike Website. (B)If the driveway grade would exceed 8.0%, depress the outer edge of the sidewalk and maintain a maximum sidewalk cross slope of 6.0%. Table 3Safe Sight Distance for passenger cars and single unit trucks exiting from driveways onto four and six-lane roads. (2)Electrically powered devices. (iii)If work is stopped on a project for any reason, other than at the end of any normal work day, and any ditch or trench, in the opinion of the Department, remains open for an unreasonable period, the permittee, if so directed, shall refill the ditch or trench and work shall not be resumed until the permittee is prepared to proceed immediately with the work to its completion. Improved areaThe area within the right-of-way which has been constructed for highway purposes, including roadbed, pavement, shoulders, slope, sidewalks, drainage facilities, and any other appurtenances. (e)Waiver of design requirements. (l)Driveways relative to ramps. (iv)When the sidewalk is directly against the back of the curb and the sidewalk is at least five feet wide, the curb shall be sloped as shown in Figure 5 of this subsection. Driveway design requirements. This chapter separates driveways into four classifications, based on the amount of traffic they are expected to serve. See Figure 3. (ii)The permittee shall be responsible for controlling dust conditions created by its operations. Where the existing shoulder on either side of a proposed low, medium, or high volume driveway is not adequate to allow its use by turning vehicles, the permittee shall upgrade the shoulder area for a minimum of 100 feet on either side of the driveway. (2)In the case of a temporary access for extracting natural resources for a period of no more than one year, any design requirement set forth in this chapter which cannot be met may be waived by the district engineer, provided conditions (i), (ii), (iii), and (v) of paragraph (1) of this subsection are satisfied. t = Perception time of motorist (average = 2.5 seconds). . The amount of depression shall not exceed 1 1/2 inches at the inner edge of the sidewalk. (iv)Relevant property lines and property lines extended to the roadway. For grades, follow the general recommendations of PennDOT Design All drainage releases shall be notarized and recorded, by and at the expense of the applicant, in the County Office of the Recorder of Deeds. (6)Sight distance in each direction from each proposed driveway. (4)When curb exists adjacent to the proposed driveway, the line and grade of the existing curb shall be matched, unless otherwise authorized by the permit. Although driveway opening on to State highway was established prior to promulgation of the regulations, the regulation could be applied retroactively to reasonably limit ingress and egress since property is held subject to valid police power regulations made, and to be made, for the health and comfort of the people. Department of Transportation v. Longo, 510 A.2d 832 (Pa. Cmwlth. PennDOT: Please refer to the driveway design requirements, sec on 441.8, page 441-25 of the Pennsylvania Code, Title 67, Transporta on, Chapter 441, . No statutes or acts will be found at this website. (D)When the road descends at greater than 5.0%, sight distance may be reduced by a factor of 0.5. DepartmentThe Department of Transportation of the Commonwealth. Permits will not normally be issued for occupancy of or access to any limited access highway. PennDOT LTAP technical INFORMATION SHEET#137 REVIS ED SUMMER/2014 400 North Street, 6th Floor . The principal liability of the permittee to the Department shall not preclude the permittee or the Department from bringing any action against the permittees contractor, subcontractor, engineer, architect, or any other person. The fact that the Department of Transportation issued a highway occupancy permit for direct access does not preempt the townships ability to abide by its duly enacted ordinance, which contains safety standards stricter than the Departments. In case any dispute arises between the permittee and the Departments inspector, the Departments inspector shall have the authority to suspend work until the question at issue can be referred to and be decided by the district office. V = Velocity of vehicle (miles per hour). (3)Paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection may be waived only if the intersecting highway radius extends along the property frontage to the extent that compliance is physically impossible. (5)The fines, imprisonment or other penalties as are provided by law. (iv)When the sidewalk is directly against the back of the curb and the sidewalk is at least five feet wide, the curb shall be sloped as shown in Figure 5 of this subsection. PlansDrawings which show the location, character, and dimensions of the proposed occupancy and related highway features, including layouts, profiles, cross sections, drainage, and other details. This chapter separates driveways into four classifications, based on the amount of traffic they are expected to serve. t = Perception time of motorist (average = 2.5 seconds). construction safety and health regulations, 39 Fed. Turnpike Customer Assistance Center: 800-331-3414. (ii)The difference between the cross slope of the roadway and the upward grade of the driveway approach shall not exceed 8.0%. (viii)A permit shall be valid only as long as the traffic volume of the driveway does not exceed the approved driveway classification as set forth in 441.8(a) of this title (relating to driveway design requirements). highway and the sight distance (in feet) to the equipment from behind is less . Access driveways shall be permitted at locations in which: (1) Sight distance is adequate to safely allow each permitted movement to be made into or out of the access driveway. (C)Act of October 5, 1978 (P. L. 1104, No. (vi)Hydraulic computations showing effect of additional flow on existing highway drainage system. 312). (e)Multiple driveways. Recommend use of PennDOT standards for state highways. (2)Existing and proposed building, including a description of present and proposed use of building. See Figure 6. Multiple driveways serving the same property must be separated by a minimum distance of 15 feet measured along the right-of-way line and 20 feet measured along the shoulder, ditch line, or curb. (j)Auxiliary lanes. V = Velocity of vehicle (miles per hour). 1986); affirmed 518 A.2d 265 (Pa. 1986). 1 Measured from a vehicle ten feet back of the pavement edge to a vehicle approaching in the outside lane. The longitudinal slope of the sidewalk shall not exceed two inches per foot. Acceleration laneThe portion of roadway adjoining the traveled way constructed for the purpose of enabling a vehicle entering a roadway to increase its speed to a rate at which it can safely merge with traffic. (h)Sight distance. Thus, the State would have no liability for plaintiffs injuries caused by a fall in a pothole on the crosswalk of the lane. The Department may require design details which are more stringent than those specified in this chapter to insure the safe and efficient operation of any proposed driveway. (2)The distance from the edge of pavement of the intersecting highway to the radius of the first permitted driveway shall be a minimum of 20 feet on curbed highways and 30 feet on uncurbed highways. (e)Number of driveways. CombinationTwo or more vehicles physically interconnected in tandem. (o)Traffic control devices. Conditions for sight distance shall be as follows: (1)Access driveways shall be located at a point within the property frontage limits which provides at least the minimum sight distance listed in the appropriate following table: Table 1Safe Sight Distance for passenger cars and single unit trucks exiting from driveways onto two-lane roads. (4)The Department may require the permittee to locate an access driveway directly across from a highway, local road, or access driveway on the opposite side of the roadway if it is judged that offset driveways will not permit left turns to be made safely or that access across the roadway from one access to the other will create a safety hazard. This will eliminate the need for depressing the back edge of the sidewalk. Materials used in the construction of driveways shall meet the requirements of Form 408. The combination of highway speed, volumes, location, and arrangement of driveways and intersections may require the installation of an acceleration or deceleration lane, or both, to serve a proposed low, medium, or high volume driveway. Easily sign the form with your finger. All other requirements of this chapter shall be complied with before the local road will be allowed access onto a State highway. (B)apartments with five units or less. Supplement An amendment to a highway occupancy permit issued on Department Form M-945S. The amount of depression shall not exceed 1 1/2 inches at the inner edge of the sidewalk. (3)If, in the opinion of the Department, there is a high probability that vehicles would otherwise utilize a portion of the property frontage other than the approved driveway to gain access to the property, the permit may require curbing or other physical barriers to be constructed. (2)The free movement of normal highway traffic is not impaired. Grade of access driveway shall be constructed in the following manner: (1)All driveways shall be constructed so as not to impair drainage within the right-of-way, alter the stability of the improved area, or change the drainage of adjacent areas. Publication 312 (7-14), Guide for Obtaining Minimum Use Driveway Permits . (ii)Low volume driveway, see Figure 8. The provisions of this 441.8 amended November 27, 1981, effective October 17, 1981, 11 Pa. B. (i)Permanent permit microfilm record. (2)When two access driveways are constructed on the same property frontage and used for one-way operation, each of these driveways may be placed at an angle less than a right angle, but not less than 45 degrees to the highway, except that along divided highways where no openings are allowed in the median the minimum angle of an exit driveway may be 30 degrees, as shown in Figure 12. Stopping sight distanceThe distance required by a driver traveling at a . The location of the pullover area should be based on reasonable sight distance. (2) The free movement of normal highway traffic is not impaired. 4624. (ii)Posted speeds shall be used unless operating speeds vary from the posted speed by more than ten miles per hour, in which case the Department may require that operating speeds be used. (i)The permittee shall be responsible for causing compliance with all terms and conditions of the permit by its employes, agents, and contractors. The Department will not grant or deny the permit application until 30 days after receipt of the written notice by the fee title holder. SEG. Access driveways shall be appropriately surfaced with a stabilized material between the traveled way and the right-of-way line unless a higher type material is specified by the permit. (iii)Proof that the applicant executed and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in the appropriate county or counties, a covenant running with the land providing that all subsequent purchasers, heirs, assigns or transferees of the property take the property subject to the indemnification in subparagraph (ii), unless released by the Department. District officeAny of the 11 engineering district offices of the Department. (3)Figures 7, 8, and 9 show two sets of design values. (5)Shall be submitted to the Department at least 30 days prior to the anticipated start of work.

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