Jan. 5, 2006

Texas will allow the placement of RV Friendly signs on gas/food/lodging highway exit signs.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TDOT), in November 2005, ruled that retailers can affix the logo — a bright yellow circle with the letters RV — to their own logos on the signs.

The logo alerts RVers to facilities that cater to the special needs of RVs at specific highway exits. This helps RVers to identify and locate restaurants, fuel stations and tourist attractions that have parking spaces and other amenities large enough to maneuver an RV.

Texas is the sixth state to adopt the RV Friendly road sign initiative, joining Oregon, Louisiana, Tennessee, Washington and Florida.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), on Sept. 6, 2005, granted interim approval for states to display the RV Friendly logo. Participating businesses must meet minimum guidelines outlined by FHWA.