The Douglas County Recording Office is relocating from January-June 2025 due to construction. Click here to learn more about the Recording Office renovation project or to schedule an appointment at the new temporary location.
The Douglas County Recording Office is relocating from January-June 2025 due to construction. Click here to learn more about the Recording Office renovation project or to schedule an appointment at the new temporary location.
In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, all Douglas County Government offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 20. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 21, for normal business. Many County services are available 24/7 by visiting online services.
Questions about Stop Signs? Click on the link below for “How Stop Sign locations are determined”, and the FAQs below.
Douglas County follows general guidelines in the design of signs in order to conform to basic standards. Many of these guidelines are mentioned in various sections of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Numerous studies and project evaluations have repeatedly demonstrated the cost effectiveness of pavement markings as a means of enhancing both traffic safety and mobility. Pavement markings separate travel lanes and help delineate travel paths and the edge of the roadway. They may stand alone to indicate certain traffic rules and regulations or may be used to supplement regulations or warnings given by other traffic control devices.
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Installing an unnecessary stop sign as a “nuisance” or “speed breaker” may actually increase the number of accidents in the area. The unwarranted signs breed disrespect by motorists who tend to ignore the signs or slow down without stopping. Impatient drivers view the additional delay as “lost time” to be made up by driving faster between signs.
Whenever construction is in progress on or near the roadway, drivers face rapidly changing traffic conditions. These changes can be hazardous for drivers, workers and pedestrians unless protective measures are taken. Traffic control zones are divided into several areas to increase safety for both workers and motorists. The areas include: Advance Warning Area – tells motorist what to expect, Transition Area – moves traffic out of its normal area, Buffer Area – provides protection for traffic and workers, Work Area and Termination Area – lets traffic resume normal driving. When traveling through these control areas, always be alert for workers and decrease your speed to increase safety.
