Table 5Safe Sight Distance for passenger cars and single unit trucks entering driveways by left turns. IngressThe entrance of vehicular traffic to abutting properties from a highway. 72 containing the Departments design standards for roadway construction. Driveway sight distance measurements are also identified as optional for the applicant, because they will be verified or completed by Department personnel. The provisions of this 441.8 amended November 27, 1981, effective October 17, 1981, 11 Pa. B. (2)The radii of internal curves shall be as large as possible to allow a direct movement from the highway into a proper position to obtain service or parking without any interference to other vehicles attempting the same maneuver. (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. Recommend use of PennDOT standards for state highways. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (62045) and (62046). The placement of vehicles measured at the driveway and on the roadway must be consistent with the operation of the driveway and roadway, as illustrated on Form M-950S and consistent with Publication 282. If the permittee has received oral notice of the violation, written notice shall be sent to the permittee within 10 days of receipt of the oral notice. (m)Median openings. (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%. (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. Please direct comments or questions to. (iii)Street, road, highway, or driveways opposite the site. 1986); affirmed 518 A.2d 265 (Pa. 1986). Publication 90A Department publication containing requirements for work area traffic control during highway maintenance operations and utility work. Information provided in applications must be accurate. (C)Act of October 5, 1978 (P. L. 1104, No. The number and location of entrances which may be granted will be based on usage, interior and exterior traffic patterns, and current design policy of the Department. Exceptions will be considered only if the enforcement of this subsection would result in the prohibition of reasonable access from the adjacent property to the highway system. The amount of depression shall not exceed 1 1/2 inches at the inner edge of the sidewalk. (2)The free movement of normal highway traffic is not impaired. Chapter 3 - Intersections Publication 13M (DM-2) Change #1 - Revised 12/12 3 - 4 D. Superelevation. 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. (7)Disposition of materials. distance required driver of a vehicle intending to make a left turn cle approaching from the opposite direction. highway and the sight distance (in feet) to the equipment from behind is less . A roadway designed to criteria employs a horizontal and vertical alignment and a cross section that provides at least the minimum stopping sight distance through the entire facility. The Pennsylvania Code website reflects the Pennsylvania Code (5)Grade requirements where curbs and sidewalks are present. (3)The driveway will not create a hazard. This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 441.4 (relating to permit fees). (f)Traffic control plan. Controlling the direction that has the best sight distance . This curb shall be placed in line with existing curb or two feet back of the shoulder or ditch line on uncurbed highways. The area between the edge of the pavement and the right-of-way line shall be kept clear of all buildings, sales exhibits, business signs, vehicles, service equipment and similar items. Exceptions will be considered only if the enforcement of this subsection would result in the prohibition of reasonable access from the adjacent property to the highway system. (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. (8)Equipment damaging highway. 2002); appeal denied 814 A.2d 679 (Pa. 2002). Driveways serving properties located adjacent to a highway intersection shall be subject to the following: (1) There shall be a minimum ten foot tangent distance between the intersecting highway radius and the radius of the first permitted driveway. Meets 441 minimum safe stopping sight distance (Ch. 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. Stopping sight distance The distance required by a driver traveling at a given speed to stop the vehicle after an object on the roadway becomes visible to the driver. This curb shall be placed in line with existing curb or two feet back of the shoulder or ditch line on uncurbed highways. 337 (10 P. S. 160-1160-17). No, PennDOT will not cut slopes or vegetation to improve sight distance according to PA Title 67, Chapter 441, because sight distance improvement is the responsibility of the driveway owner. (C)If the sidewalk cross slope would exceed 6.0%, as indicated in clause (B) of this subparagraph, depress the entire sidewalk. The Department will examine and determine the genuineness, regularity, and legality of every application, and may reject any application if not satisfied of its genuineness, regularity or legality, or the truth of any statement contained in the application. Permits shall be recorded whenever deemed necessary by the Department, including when: (1)a permit requires drainage facilities to be installed and maintained; (2)a permit authorizes one or more high volume driveways to be constructed; or. (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. A description of each classification and typical examples of land uses normally associated with each follows: (i)Minimum use driveway, see Figure 7. (l)Penalty for falsifying application. (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. This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 212.5 (relating to installation and maintenance responsibilities). (4)Permittee responsibilities. (iii)If there is a failure of the highway, including slope or any other appurtenance thereto, in the immediate area of the permitted work, which occurs more than 2 years after the completion of the permitted work, and there is no similar failure of the highway beyond the area adjacent to the area of the permitted work, it shall be presumed that the work done by the permittee was the proximate cause of the failure and the permittee shall be responsible to make all temporary and permanent restoration, including any failure of the adjacent area if it has also failed, unless the presumption is rebutted by clear and convincing evidence. This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 441.8 (relating to driveway design requirements). Further work may not commence in the permitted area until the violation has been remedied. EquipmentAll machinery and equipment, together with the necessary supplies for upkeep and maintenance, and also tools and apparatus necessary for the proper construction and completion of the work. Permits will be issued only to the owners of the property. It shall be extended around the driveway radii to the right-of-way line. 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. (ii)A signed written statement, whereby the applicant agrees to indemnify and defend the Commonwealth (if requested) from all suits, damages, claims and demands of any type whatsoever by the fee title holder of the property because of granting the permit to the applicant, such as a failure of the permittee or other person to comply with the permit or any other statutes, ordinances or regulations in connection with the permit. (j)Auxiliary lanes. E-ZPass Customer Service Center: 877-736-6727. 3.0 Intersection Sight Distance / Vision Corners . (ii)Improvements on private property adjacent to the right-of-way shall be so located that parking, stopping, and maneuvering of vehicles on the right-of-way will not be necessary in order for vehicles or patrons to be served. (iii)The access covenant shall become a part of the permit, which shall be recorded in the County Office of the Recorder of Deeds. The permittee shall fully indemnify and save harmless and defend the Commonwealth, its agents and employes, of and from all liability for damages or injury occurring to any person or persons or property through or in consequence of any act or omission of any contractor, agent, servant, employe, or person engaged or employed in, about, or upon the work, by, at the instance, or with the approval or consent of the permittee; from any failure of the permittee or any such person to comply with the permit or this chapter; and, for a period of two years after completion of the permitted work, from the failure of the highway in the immediate area of the work performed under the permit where there is no similar failure of the highway beyond the area adjacent to the area of the permitted work. Divided highwayA highway divided into two or more roadways and so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic between the roadways by providing an intervening space, physical barrier, or clearly indicated dividing section. 2 Measured from a vehicle ten feet back of the pavement edge to a vehicle approaching in the median lane. Angle of access driveway approach shall include the following: (1)Access driveway approaches used for two-way operation shall be positioned at right angles, that is, 90 degrees, to the highway or as near thereto as site conditions permit, except as authorized in Figure 11. (3)Work to conform to Department standards. Sight distance requirements for driveways shall be in accordance with PennDOT regulations, 67 Pa. Code, Chapter 441, "Access to and Occupancy of Highways by Driveways and Local Roads," or successor publication. Crigler v. City of Philadelphia, 667 A.2d 470 (Pa. Cmwlth. (c)Revocation procedure. No part of the information on this site may be reproduced for profit or sold for profit. (B)Location of traffic signal heads, poles, controller, and detectors. Driveway design requirements. (5)Lane in front of another property. All driveways and adjacent areas within the highway right-of-way shall be continuously maintained by the property owner so as to conform to the permit and so as not to interfere or be inconsistent with the design, maintenance, and drainage of the highway, or the safe and convenient passage of traffic upon the highway. (iii)an equitable interest in property under a sales agreement or an option to purchase; provided that the estate or other legal or equitable interest in property includes the use requested in the permit. 1986); affirmed 518 A.2d 265 (Pa. 1986). 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, . DRIVEWAY SIGHT DISTANCE (aka Clear sight distance) The minimum distance that a driver of a vehicle, situated at eye level, 3.5 Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (359915) to (359916), (216111) to (216112) and (358425). (2)In using Tables 1 through 6 the following additional requirements shall apply: (i)Tables 2, 4, and 6 shall be used in lieu of Tables 1, 3, and 5 only when combination traffic exceeds 5.0% of the total traffic using the proposed driveway. Table 3Safe Sight Distance for passenger cars and single unit trucks exiting from driveways onto four and six-lane roads. (iv)If there is a failure of the highway, including slope or any other appurtenance thereto, in the area adjacent to the immediate area of the permitted work, which occurs more than 2 years after the completion of the permitted work, the permittee shall be responsible to make all temporary and permanent restoration if the permitted work was the proximate cause of the failure. (3)an access covenant (Form CC-14) is executed with the permit as specified in paragraph (16) of 441.6 of this title (relating to general conditions). (A)When the highway grade in the section to be used for acceleration, after leaving the driveway, ascends at 3.05.0%, the sight distance in the direction of approaching ascending traffic may be increased by a factor of 1.4. Turnpike Website. Driveways shall be located, designed, constructed and maintained in such a manner as not to interfere or be inconsistent with the design, maintenance and drainage of the highway. (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. Sight distance is adequate to safely allow each permitted movement to be made into or out of the access driveway. Drainage pipe installed under driveways shall be at least 15 inches in diameter. The term includes special mobile equipment as defined in the Vehicle Code. 4159. (iv)Driveway angle relative to the highway. Dimensions shall be selected from the range of values shown on the appropriate figure, unless site conditions warrant a deviation. (3)Regardless of frontage, a development may be restricted to a single entrance/exit driveway, served by an internal collector road separated from the traveled way. Pavement edgeThe edge of the main traveled portion of any highway, exclusive of shoulder. (3)Governmental authorities organized under the laws of this Commonwealth. . When the distance between multiple driveways is 50 feet or less measured along the shoulder or ditch line, the area between shall be clearly defined by permanent curbing. R Available to PennDOT staff only. 441.8(h)) Embankment removal - sight line profile provided Sight distance . a left turn into a driveway. 312). Submission of the traffic control plan shall be as follows: (1)When the applicant anticipates that it will be necessary to close a portion of a lane to vehicular traffic in order to perform the permitted work, the applicant shall submit a traffic control plan with the application. (m)Newspaper or mail receptacles. (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. When required by the permit, a speed change lane of sufficient length and width shall be constructed to allow vehicles to safely decelerate or accelerate when entering or leaving the property. General requirements shall be as follows: (1)The ability of a driveway to safely and efficiently function as an integral component of a highway system requires that its design and construction be based on the amount and type of traffic that it is expected to serve and the type and character of roadway which it accesses. (iii)When a planted area exists in front of the sidewalk, one of the following three cases shall apply: (A)When the grass strip between the curb and the sidewalk is wide enough to maintain an 8.0% maximum driveway approach grade, construct the driveway as shown in Figure 2. (B)Act of December 10, 1974 (P. L. 852, No. If sight distance requirements as specified in this Part cannot be met, the Township may: (v)Dimensions of traffic islands adjacent to the highway and within the development that separate traffic flow from or onto the highway. The type of shoulder to be installed will be specified by the permit, in accordance with the volume and type of traffic expected to use the driveway. PennDOT issues a variety of different Highway Occupancy Permits (HOPs) to property owners, developers, utility companies, municipalities and municipal authorities, and other interested parties who desire access to the state's right-of-way. Ruch v. City of Philadelphia, 587 A.2d 830 (Pa. Cmwlth. See Figure 5. Permanent curbingPlain or reinforced cement concrete curb which meets Department standards. (2) The free movement of normal highway traffic is not impaired. MLS # PADE2042340 (2)The design features described in this section and illustrated in the attendant figures are to be used by the applicant in designing the driveway plans which accompany the application. When required by the permit, a speed change lane of sufficient length and width shall be constructed to allow vehicles to safely decelerate or accelerate when entering or leaving the property. SidewalkA paved walkway, continuous for a reasonable distance and an integral part of the highway, constructed solely for use by pedestrians. (4)Grade requirements in uncurbed shoulders within the right-of-way shall conform to Figure 1. (2)Confiscation of the applicants permit by a police officer or authorized representative of the Department. OwnerA person holding: (ii)an estate or other legal interest in property, such as an easement, a lease, a license or subsurface rights, or. 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. Permit applications shall be submitted prior to the construction of any building which the proposed driveway will serve to assure that the driveway can be constructed in accordance with this chapter. (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. (2)The design features described in this section and illustrated in the attendant figures are to be used by the applicant in designing the driveway plans which accompany the application. The Pennsylvania Code website reflects the Pennsylvania Code The provisions of this Chapter 441 issued under the State Highway Law (36 P. S. 670-420), unless otherwise noted. (d)Additional inspection fees. (ii)The difference between the cross slope of the roadway and the upward grade of the driveway approach shall not exceed 8.0%. (2)Where a drainage ditch or swale exists, the permittee shall install adequate pipe under the driveway in accordance with Form 408. (e)Multiple driveways. (vi)Where the permittee has the responsibility to restore the highway, including slope or any other appurtenance thereto, under subparagraphs (i)(v), including instances where a presumption of responsibility has not been rebutted, the permittee shall have the duty to restore the improved area in accordance with the permit. (Ch. No statutes or acts will be found at this website. (2)Existing and proposed building, including a description of present and proposed use of building. (5)The fines, imprisonment or other penalties as are provided by law. (4)Grade requirements in uncurbed shoulders within the right-of-way shall conform to Figure 1. 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. Auxiliary lanes shall consist of the following: (1)Acceleration and deceleration lanes. See Figure 3. Kudos/Thank You. 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. To insure the integrity of this intended function, no access driveway will be permitted on a ramp or within 50 feet of the intersection of the edge of pavement of the ramp or its speed change lane with the edge of pavement of the intersecting roadway. (iii)Predicted flow in cubic feet per second. (iv)High volume driveway, see Figure 10. (3) The driveway will not create a hazard. (b)Additional grounds for revocation. (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. (16)Future additional driveways. (h)Sight distance. (o)Traffic control devices. (d)When to submit applications. OFFSET LEGAL SPEED LIMIT MEASURED BY DATE FOR. 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. The available corner sight distance on side roads is less than the necessary stopping sight-distance values . PersonAn individual, business entity, association, political subdivision, authority, Federal or Commonwealth agency, or other entity recognized by law. (c)Specific location restrictions. (d)Local roads. 8372 (December 31, 2022). (4)The Department will consider any comments or recommendations resulting from this review prior to approving the access permit. See Figure 11 and Figure 12. 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. These devices shall include, but not be limited to, any required regulatory, warning or guide signs, delineators, and pavement markings. The pavement cartway used for vehicular traffic was beyond the curb line which separated the highway from pedestrian traffic and was, therefore, the responsibility of the Commonwealth, not the city. Manual entry; right side distance in feet at which an approaching vehicle can be seen from driveway (See Pub. Please be as descriptive as possible on the details screen so we can share your feedback with the appropriate personnel. (k)Access driveway pavement. 441.2. Table 6Safe Sight Distance for buses and combinations entering driveways by left turns. The general factors that control the maximum rates of superelevation, as discussed in . Although site conditions may not allow strict adherence to the dimensions shown in these illustrations, every effort shall be made to design and construct the safest and most efficient access onto the State highway. (i)Grade of access driveway. Permits will not normally be issued for occupancy of or access to any limited access highway. 1 Measured from a vehicle ten feet back of the pavement edge. (a)General. The permit may require the installation of a left turn stand-by lane to separate and protect left turning vehicles from through traffic if failure to do so would result in an undue hazard to the traveling public. The State is responsible for maintaining only those vehicular areas on its streets between curb lines. (g)Curbing. The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: Low volume drivewayA driveway used or expected to be used by more than 25 but less than 750 vehicles per day. Please refer to PennDOT's highway occupancy permit regulation manuals, which can be obtained from the local District office, for further details. The townships requirement that the landowner establish access other than that approved by the Department was affirmed. f = Wet friction of pavement (average = 0.30). (4)Design features of existing and proposed driveways, curbs, tapers, acceleration, and deceleration lanes including the following: (ii)Driveway radii and other points of curvature. See Figure 6. (4)Cost. (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. Driveway design requirements. DirectorThe director of the Departments Bureau of Highway Services. Driveway Slope. 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. (ii)Nearest driveway on adjacent properties. Highway Occupancy Permit Related Forms. It shall be extended around the driveway radii to the right-of-way line. A description of each classification and typical examples of land uses normally associated with each follows: (i)Minimum use driveway, see Figure 7. (b)Other requirements. (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. (f)Site requirements. . The permittee shall reimburse the Department for any and all inspection costs within 30 days after receipt of the Departments invoice. "PennDOT"), and _____, its agents and contractors (hereinafter referred to as the "APPLICANT"), WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, certain public highways have been adopted and taken over as part of the State highway system, to be constructed, improved, and maintained by the Commonwealth pursuant to the Act of June 1, 1945, P.L. Upon application duly made, in accordance with this chapter, a permit will be issued by the appropriate district office, subject to this chapter and the conditions contained on the permit and its attachments and supplements. Reg. 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. (m)Median openings. (3)Access to a property which abuts two or more intersecting streets or highways may be restricted to only that roadway which can more safely accommodate its traffic. (3)Where the highway is curbed, driveway approaches shall be installed 1 1/2 inches above the adjacent highway or gutter grade to maintain proper drainage. 67 Pa. Code 441.7 - General driveway requirements; 67 Pa. Code 441.7 - General driveway requirements . 03-2004 : Title: PennDOT Letterhead Template The longitudinal grade of the sidewalk shall not exceed two inches per foot. 3.50' 3.50' 3.50' grade _____% grade _____% driver' s eye 10' edge of travel lane sight line sight line a distance required fsd= _____ This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 441.6 (relating to general conditions). (h)Sight distance. (f)Approaches to driveways. 1 Measured from the point where a left-turning vehicle stops to a vehicle in the outside lane. (C) When the highway grade in the section to be used for acceleration after leaving the driveway descends at 3.0-5.0%, sight distance in the direction of approaching descending highway traffic may be reduced by a factor of 0.6. (c)Driveways adjacent to intersections. 641 Ferne Blvd , Drexel Hill, PA 19026-3110 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $549,900. A driveway normally used by more than 25 vehicles per day but less than 750 vehicles per day, such as: (B)elementary and junior high schools; or. (B)apartments with five units or less. (2)If the property frontage exceeds 600 feet, the permit may authorize an additional driveway. (12)Maintenance. (D)When the road descends at greater than 5.0%, sight distance may be reduced by a factor of 0.5. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (358426) and (216115) to (216117).
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