Traffic Control Signage and Devices

Traffic Control Signage and Devices Traffic Control Devices All signs, signals, markings and other devices used to regulate, warn, or guide traffic, placed on, over, or adjacent to a street, highway pedestrian facility, or bikeway is considered a control... More

Traffic Control Signage and Devices Traffic Control Devices All signs, signals, markings and other devices used to regulate, warn, or guide traffic, placed on, over, or adjacent to a street, highway pedestrian facility, or bikeway is considered a control device by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) was created because of the need for uniform standards for traffic control devices. The MUTCD has all national design, application, placement, standards, guidance, options and support provisions for traffic control devices for the purpose to give uniformity of traffic control devices; which include signs, signals and pavement markings to promote highway safety and efficiency on the Nation's streets and highways. Title 23 of the Code of Federal Regulations states that the MUTCD is the NATIONAL STANDARD for all traffic control devices installed on any street, highway and bicycle trail open to pub Less