Won't a "Children at Play Sign" help protect our kids?
Traffic: Children at Play Signs
At first consideration, it might seem that this sign would provide protection for youngsters playing in a neighborhood. It doesn’t. 

No evidence of benefit. Studies made in cities where such signs were widely posted in residential areas show no evidence of having reduced pedestrian crashes, vehicle speed or legal liability. In fact, many types of signs were installed to warn of normal conditions in residential areas failed to achieve the desired safety benefits.  

Signs would have to be on every street. Since children live on nearly every residential block, there would have to be signs on each street. Blocks with no signs would suggest no kids live in that neighborhood. Specific warning signs for schools, playgrounds, parks and other recreational facilities are available for use where clearly justified. Warning signs are most effective when used sparingly and are intended to advise drivers of an unusual or unexpected condition. These signs have little value as they become overused and are generally disregarded by motorists. 

False Sense of Security. Further, if signs encourage parents and children to believe they have an added degree of protection – which the signs do not and cannot provide, a false sense of security can develop with grave consequences.   

No recognition by State or Federal Standards.  The Cypress must comply with State and Federal laws when it comes to traffic control devices. Both the California Manual of Uniform Traffic COntrol Devices and the Federal "Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices" do not recognize the use of these signs for many of the reasons stated above. 

Sources: City of Cape Coral, City of Gilbert, Institute of Transportation Engineers, City of Madison, City of Pueblo Grande, City of Kennewick, City of Phoenix
Created on Aug.  4, 2002 at  3:35 PM (PDT). Last updated by CityEngineer on Dec. 29, 2010 at  5:12 PM (PST). Owned by cmcmahon@ci.cypress.ca.us.
Catherine McMahon
Public Works Director
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