Contact as many manufacturers as you wish to get the best price. Bring or ship the signs to the county highway department and provide a check for $250 per sign payable to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (this is the installation fee). The county highway department will install the sign.

This will be a valuable skill during the Wisconsin DMV written test – especially if an obscure road sign which you do not recognize comes up. To see an example of what we’re talking about, check out the section containing warning signs on this page. As you can see, most common warning signs feature a black symbol in a yellow diamond.

The sign must show the direction of the first turn or curve. A large arrow sign or a series of chevrons should be placed at each turn according to the Wisconsin Supplement. Winding road Use the winding road sign where a series of 3 or more turns or curves is separated by straight distances of less than 600 feet.

Under the Wisconsin Supplement, however, a Stop Ahead sign is always required where county highway intersects with a state highway, regardless of visibility. There are degrees or levels of signing. You should think about how much signing is appropriate for a particular situation. An advance turn warning sign is a good example.