R918-4-3. Conditions of Adopt-A-Highway Participation

  If the Adopt-A-Highway application is granted, UDOT will notify the applicant's contact person in writing and promptly send to him or her a contract that sets forth the following basic conditions:

  (1) the location of the right-of-way;

  (2) a hold harmless agreement, waiver of liability, and indemnification for third-party claims;

  (3) safety rules;

  (4) information concerning safety apparel that must be used and that which is recommended;

  (5) the name of the entity or organization that is applying for the permit;

  (6) an explanation of the condition in which UDOT expects the applicant to keep the roadway and notification that the decision whether the applicant has done so is solely within UDOT's discretion;

  (7) notification of reasons for termination, which include failure to comply with any part of the agreement, fraud in the application, failure to follow safety requirements or commands;

  (8) a date when the agreement will terminate, along with any automatic renewal provisions;

  (9) volunteer groups must provide a responsible supervisor to properly control the activities of the group, with the expertise and degree of supervision to be decided by UDOT;

  (10) no person under the age of fourteen years may participate in the litter pick-up program or be on the right-of-way;

  (11) volunteers must accept and receive safety instructions by the Region Safety/Risk Manager, or designee;

  (12) volunteers must stay off the traveled area of the roadway, except when traveled area must be crossed, with any crossing being done by the entire group together along with the signing, flagging, or supervision directed by the Region Safety/Risk Manager or designee;

  (13) volunteers must stay off the traveled areas of Interstate Routes, Freeways, and divided highways at all times;

  (14) in areas where the Region Director or Safety/Risk Manager or Traffic Engineer believes it appropriate, the applicant must use advance warning signs;

  (15) work must be done during daylight hours;

  (16) such other information as UDOT believes may be required to adequately advise the applicant of its responsibilities and provide for the public safety;

  (17) clean up the assigned right-of-way at least three times a year as well as when UDOT specifically requests; and

  (18) notify UDOT as soon as reasonably possible if they find items that appear suspicious or unsafe, i.e., syringes, drug paraphernalia, or closed containers.