Gaviota Coast Wind Safety Project

California DOT Motorist Warning System Messages

     Conditions                                                                                                Displayed Message

     Average speed between 11 and 35 mph (56.3 kph)                            “SLOW TRAFFIC AHEAD”

     Average speed less than 11 mph (17.7 kph)                                        “STOPPED TRAFFIC AHEAD”

     Visibility distance between 200 and 500 feet (152.4 meters)             “FOGGY CONDITIONS AHEAD”

     Visibility distance less than 200 feet (61.0 meters)                              “DENSE FOG AHEAD”

     Wind speed greater than 35 mph                                                           “HIGH WIND WARNING”

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