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Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Wayfinding Signs

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An automatic external defibrillator, with signageMinnesota Statute 160.802 established a wayfinding signing program for outdoor, public access automatic external defibrillators (AED) on Minnesota roadways.  Under the program, a qualified participant may request signs to be placed on a roadway to identify the location of outdoor AEDs which are available for public use.  All costs associated with installation, maintenance, and removal of signage must be paid by a qualified participant to the relevant road authority.

AED device registry information

The following websites provide AED registries:

Qualifications for signage, request process, and guidance information

This document provides an overview of the qualifications for directional signage, explains the request process, and offers guidance on appropriate sign placement.

AED Wayfinding Signing Guidelines

Sign design files

These files include SignCAD (SGN) design files, PDF sign panel details, and guidance on sign sizes for AED Wayfinding Signs.

AED Wayfinding Sign Panel Details

If a modification of these standard designs is needed, please contact the State Signing Engineer.