Mile markers every .2 miles--anyone seen this? I saw that yesterday

[raccoon]

in NC, near Statesville or Charlotte, can't remember which. Along the interstate, 485 or 77.

What's it for?

[cthulu2016]

1. Speeding enforcement by "pacing" by car or by helicopter?

That would be my guess.

[unblock]

8. they usually just paint white lines across the highway as a "start" and "finish" line

very easy to see from a helo, and in particular, on film taken from the helo.

the start and finish lines are a known distance apart so they can easily calculate average speed.


those "mile" markers are usually used just to note the location of an incident.

[datasuspect]

2. secret code for transport convoys from urban centers to FEMA concentration camps

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[Tuesday Afternoon]

3. baha!

[Brother Buzz]

15. Bunk! Those markers are metric and the stonecutters, our fine Fifth Column, keep them in check

[cherokeeprogressive]

20. +++++++++!

[Greybnk48]

22. First time I ever spewed on my computer screen.

LOL!!

[randome]

4. Contrail guide markers.

[Brickbat]

5. Better location descriptions for incident reports, I would think.

[FSogol]

23. yes, and for identifying locations for repair, etc.

[unblock]

6. they're not exactly "mile" markers if they're every fifth of a mile, are they?

we're going to have to come up with a new term for them....

[Ikonoklast]

7. Lots of highgways marked off in tenths of a mile.

Useful for maintenance crews, LEO, locating brokedown vehicles, and keeping track of your movements by the NSA.

Just kidding about the NSA.












Everyone knows the NSA uses the GPS chip implanted in your skull to track people.

[struggle4progress]

14. +

[nebenaube]

28. nah... those are in our pocket... n/t

[hootinholler]

9. Many states are marking interstates every tenth

It helps response to emergencies. The odds a caller will either remember what mile mark they are at or can just read it goes way up.

[zbdent]

32. Oddly enough, now they can just find you from your cell phone call ...

so why need the markers???

[Ikonoklast]

33. What about those that walked two miles to the next exit to make a phone call

because they can't get cell service or don't own a cell phone?

[scarletwoman]

10. I've seen them in a number of different states.

I always figured they were a handy way to check the accuracy of my odometer.

[lastlib]

16. ...except a lot of odometers don't even measure in tenths any more.

my last two cars haven't shown tenths on the odometer--if I want tenths, I have to use a trip-odometer.

[MineralMan]

11. Not unusual at all. Many highways have markers every .1 mile.

It's interesting, on a long drive on a highway that isn't very busy to notice the many different markers on the highway. Each has a prescribed function, and if you understand them, they can really help your driving in bad weather, at night, and at other times. At one time, I had a bookmark that showed all of the standard roadside markers and what they mean. There are markers that indicate an upcoming overpass or bridge, markers that let you know when the shoulder construction changes, and all sorts of others. That bookmark disappeared when I changed computers, and I'd have to repeat the quite long search process it took me to find it.

In any case, every marker, and reflective marking on the highway means something. Too bad we don't teach that stuff to drivers, I think.

[shadowrider]

13. Orange reflectors indicate a seperation of lanes. What do blue ones mean? n/t

[Journeyman]

17. Blue reflectors mean two things that I'm aware of. . .

On residential streets here in California, a blue marker is placed in the street to indicate where and on which side of the road the fire hydrants are set. Firemen use them to find the hydrants in the dark or when there are cars blocking them.

In the San Joaquin Valley, in central California, drivers are plagued by an incredibly dense fog called Thule Fog. At times, you can't see more than fifty or a hundred feet in front of you. On the freeways that run through the Valley, blue reflectors are used to guide drivers to the off ramps. About a quarter of a mile from the off ramp, a series of three blue reflectors are placed perpendicularly on the side of the road to mark a coming off ramp. An eighth of a mile further on, two blue reflectors indicate you're closer, and at the off ramp a single blue reflector marks where to angle off.

Hope this helps.

[A HERETIC I AM]

18. Generally, a blue reflector in the roadbed means...

A fire hydrant is at the side of the road, specifically on surface streets

[shadowrider]

21. So much for my "Nobody knows" trivia questions n/t

[al_liberal]

26. Fire hydrants N/T

[A HERETIC I AM]

19. Within a half mile of just about every entrance ramp....

You'll learn at least 3 things; The road you're on, the direction and the speed limit. More often than not, you'll also see a sign for the next exit and/or the mileage to the next major town

[lostnote12]

12. "padding a state contract"??

[lithiumbomb]

24. speedometer/odometer check

It's intended for the driver to use to check the accuracy of their speedometer and odometer.

[al_liberal]

25. WE AIN'T METRIC

Is a quote from an AL lawmaker on the state spending several hundred thousand dollars removing the kilometer "mile" markers on the interstates.

Hangs head in shame.

[HopeHoops]

27. We have them every .1 in PA. It helps with identifying your location in an emergency.

[WCGreen]

29. That's exactly what I was going to say....

We have them every mile here in Ohio. The exits are numbered at the mile arkers as well...

[HopeHoops]

31. Our exits are at the mile markers too. The cops know exactly where to go in an emergency.

[patrice]

30. Precision for google.streetview? Emergency responders? nt

[Peepsite]

34. Congress critters brothers 0.2 mi sign company

[flyingfysh]

35. We have these in Massachusetts

I see them on Route 128/I-95 every day going to/from work. As others pointed out, this helps identify the exact locations of accidents and breakdowns.