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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW SOU a finalist in national Climate Leadership Competition ... Our View: Water curtailment efforts not just for show ... Officers identified in Dunsmuir shootout ... SOU a finalist in national Climate Leadership Competition ... Our View: Water curtailment efforts not just for show ... Officers identified in Dunsmuir shootout ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Black-on-white signs are the law Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 6, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Apr. 6, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News At the southern end of the 50-mph work zone on Interstate 5 near the Phoenix and Talent exits, there's a sign that says "End Work Zone." One-tenth of a mile down the road, there is a white, "Speed Limit 65" sign. Here's my nitpicky question: May I increase my speed to 65 mph after passing the "End Work Zone" sign or must I wait until I reach the speed limit sign before going 65 mph? (I know. Who cares about a tenth of a mile? But I'm curious.) — Jerry Kenefick, Ashland Jerry, there is no question too nitpicky for this Since You Asked team. And if there were, we’d answer it anyway. In this case, we’ll refer you to the Oregon Driver Manual, which explains that regulatory signs are characterized by black text or symbols on a white background and must be obeyed or else. “So whatever the last black-on-white speed sign says, that’s what you should be going until the next black-on-white speed sign,” explained Oregon Department of Transportation spokesman Gary Leaming. On that section of road, the sign preceding the "Speed Limit 65" sign is a "Speed Limit 50" sign, so don’t exceed 50 mph until the "Speed Limit 65" sign, even in that last tenth of a mile. Since fines double in work zones, the orange "End Work Zone" sign merely indicates that you won’t be charged double for speeding beyond that sign. “But, obviously, a law enforcement officer would have some discretion,” Leaming said. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected] . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 6, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501