Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
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The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices is the United States’ national standard that defines the design and use of road signs, signals, and pavement markings to ensure consistent and safe traffic control across the country.
Aliases (2)
- Highway Code ×1
- MUTCD ×1
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United States federal standard
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technical manual → traffic control standard → |
| abbreviation |
MUTCD
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| allows |
state supplements and deviations with Federal Highway Administration approval
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| appliesTo |
all public roads in the United States
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streets and highways open to public travel → |
| country |
United States
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| defines |
application of traffic control devices
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design of traffic control devices → maintenance of traffic control devices → placement of traffic control devices → |
| firstEditionPublicationYear |
1935
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| governs |
bicycle facility signs
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crosswalk markings → guide signs → highway traffic signals → markings for lanes and edges → pedestrian signals → railroad-highway grade crossing devices → regulatory signs → school area signs → warning signs → |
| hasEdition |
2009 edition
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2023 edition → |
| includes |
sign color specifications
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sign shape specifications → standard sign designs → standards for temporary traffic control devices → standards for work zone traffic control → warrants for stop and yield signs → warrants for traffic signals → |
| issuedBy |
Federal Highway Administration
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| language |
English
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| legalStatus |
national standard for traffic control devices in the United States
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| partOf |
United States Code of Federal Regulations incorporation by reference
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| publisher |
Federal Highway Administration
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| purpose |
to improve road safety
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to promote uniformity of traffic control devices → to provide national standards for all traffic control devices → |
| requiresComplianceFrom |
states receiving federal-aid highway funds
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| subject |
pavement markings
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road signs → traffic control devices → traffic signals → |
| usedBy |
local transportation agencies
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road designers → state transportation agencies → traffic engineers → |
Referenced by (4)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
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Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
("MUTCD")
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abbreviation |
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Federal Highway Administration
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publishes |
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United Kingdom road network
("Highway Code")
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regulatedBy |
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AASHTO U.S. Route Numbering and Sign Policy
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relatedTo |