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Lane DropSee Dropped Lane.
MUTCD 2009 Edition with
May 2012 Revisions 1
and 2 | |
Lane Line Markings | |
Lane-Use Control SignalA signal face displaying
indications to permit or prohibit the use of specific lanes of a
roadway or to indicate
the impending prohibition of such use. MUTCD 2009 Edition with
May 2012 Revisions 1
and 2 | |
Lateral buffer spaceA "lateral buffer space may be used to
separate the traffic space from the
work space . . . [or a
hazardous area], such as excavations or pavement drop-offs. A
lateral buffer space also
may be used between
two travel lanes, especially [those carrying traffic in opposite
directions]. The width of the lateral buffer space should be determined
by engineering judgment"
[FHWA 2000 (MUTCD: Section
6C.06)]. | |
LED | |
LegendSee Sign Legend.
MUTCD 2009 Edition with
May 2012 Revisions 1
and 2 | |
LensSee Signal Lens.
MUTCD 2009 Edition with
May 2012 Revisions 1
and 2 | |
Light balloonA self-inflating elliptical lighting fixture designed to produce uniform non-glare illumination. | |
Light Rail Transit Traffic (Light Rail Transit Equipment)Every device in, upon, or by which any person or property can be
transported on light rail transit tracks, including single-unit
light rail transit cars (such at streetcars and
trolleys) and assemblies of multiple light rail transit cars
coupled together. MUTCD 2009 Edition with
May 2012 Revisions 1
and 2 | |
Locomotive HornAn air horn, steam whistle, or similar audible warning device (see
49 CFR Part 229.129)
mounted on a locomotive or control cab car. The terms "locomotive
horn," "train whistle,"
"locomotive whistle," and "train horn" are used
interchangeably in the
railroad industry. MUTCD 2009 Edition with
May 2012 Revisions 1
and 2 | |

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