N.M. Admin. Code § 18.21.3.11 - COMPOSITION
A. Single-exit
interchanges: For a single-exit interchange, the business signs shall be
arranged on the panel, with a maximum of two horizontal rows. When the number
of business signs is one-half or less of the maximum permitted, the arrangement
shall be in one horizontal row. The maximum in one horizontal row shall be
limited to one-half of the maximum permitted on the panel. The signs should be
mounted on the panel in the order of the travel distance measured from the
point of the intersection of the main traveled way and the exit traveled way,
the closest at the top left, the next closest at the bottom left, and
continuing to the end.
B.
Double-exit interchanges: In the case of a double exit interchange, the
specific information panels shall consist of two sections where the same type
of traveler services are to be signed for each exit. The arrangement of the
business signs on each section of the panel shall be in accordance with the
requirements for a single- exit specific information panel. For double-exit
interchanges, the travel distance shall be measured from the intersection of
the main traveled way and the first exit traveled way. The specific information
panel shall display the appropriate business sign or signs and directional
information for each exit. The top section of this panel shall display the
business signs for the first exit with the appropriate service type and the
exit numbering. The lower section of this panel shall display the business
signs for the second exit with the appropriate service type, same as the top
section, and the exit numbering. Exit numbering shall be placed on the panels
and shall consist of "Exit 44 A" or "Exit 44 B" with the appropriate number and
letter. The number of business signs on this panel (total of both sections)
shall be limited to six for "GAS," "FOOD," "LODGING", "CAMPING" or
"ATTRACTION". If the "FOOD," "LODGING", "CAMPING" or "ATTRACTION" panel is
13-feet wide, the number of business signs on this panel shall be limited to
four. The legends or symbols on the mainline signs shall be clearly legible at
normal highway speeds (letter height and legend on a symbol shall be in
proportion to the size of the symbol).
C. Commercial symbols or trademarks: Business
signs composed of nationally, regionally, or locally known commercial symbols
or trademarks for service stations, restaurants, motels and campgrounds shall
be used when applicable. The brand or trademark identification symbol used on
the business sign shall be reproduced with the colors and general shape
consistent with customary use. Any messages, trademarks, or brand symbols which
interfere with, imitate, or resemble any official warning or regulatory traffic
sign, signal or device are prohibited.
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