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1. Can I request a stop sign to address speeding issues on my road?

The Division of Public Works does not endorse to employ stop signs to mitigate speeding.  A stop sign is intended to give hierarchy of one street over another.

2. Who do I contact to request a School Bus Stop sign?

Please contact the Frederick County Public School (FCPS) Transportation office at 301-644-5366. FCPS holds the primary responsibility for safe pick-up and delivery of children.

3. What agency is responsible for posting speed limits?

State maintained roads (i.e. MD 550, US 15, I-70, etc) are under the jurisdiction of The Maryland State Highway Administration, District-7 Office, 301-624-8100.

County maintained roads, are under the jurisdiction of the Division of Public Works. Call 301-600-2930 to discuss county road speed limits.

City and municipal maintained streets are under those jurisdictions. Please contact your town office.

4. How do I request a No Parking sign?

The Division of Public Works (DPW) will only endeavor to erect parking restrictions and controls following confirmation of one of the three prerequisites: 1) Upon endorsement from any other County agency that the installation of said signs will better enable them to perform their enforcement duties. 2) Upon confirmation that parked cars constitute a hazard to motorists. 3) Upon confirmation of a maintenance issue such that the installation of said signs will better enable DPW to control or reduce our maintenance responses.

5. Who is responsible for replacing street signs?

The County Office of Highway Operations will replace road signs (stop, curve, chevrons, etc.) and road name signs that are located along a county road. Please call 301-600-1564.

6. Who do I contact to request an All Way Stop sign?

Please contact the Office of Transportation Engineering at 301-600-2930 or email for any new sign requests.

7. What if I need to report a malfunctioning signal after normal business hours?

Contact Central Communications at 301-600-1603 or Maryland State Highway Administration at 301-624-8250.

8. Who do I call to report a down or missing stop sign after hours?

Please contact Central Communications at 301-600-1603, or if calling within normal business hours (M-F 7:00 am - 3:30 pm), please use the County's reporting tool FCG FixIT or call Highway Operations at 301-600-1564.