How to Adopt a Highway in California

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Visit the Adopt a Highway Maintenance Corporation(AHMC) website.

   This will provide you with legitimate information on highway adoption in the United States.
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   Step 2: Click the "Find A Sign Location" button.

   It appears on the Welcome page of the website. , In this case, type California. , The gray rectangles are locations that must be wait listed. , Try looking around the map on the website and you will find other states to adopt a highway in(Nevada for example has a lot). , If you are interested just click RESERVE LOCATION. ,,,
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   Step 3: Type your desired location in the location search bar.

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   Step 4: The map displays orange rectangles in locations that are available for adoption(and where you can erect a sign with your family or business name).

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   Step 5: You may notice that there are very few places in California to adopt a highway.

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   Step 6: Click on an orange rectangle to view the site info.

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   Step 7: Review the information in Box 1

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   Step 8: upload your logo in Box 2

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   Step 9: and submit your name and email address in Box 3.

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    Step 10: Cross your fingers and hope you get chosen for the adoption of that highway!

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    Step 11: If you want to adopt in a part of California that has no available sites

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    Step 12: just give the AHMC a call at 800-200-0003.

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