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Welcome to the MUTCD Wiki!
As the name implies, this site is intended to serve as an interactive wiki for devices, treatments, and issues involving the US Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). This page is hosted by the Manual of Traffic Signs website. Anyone with an interest in the MUTCD or in traffic control devices is welcome, but only registered users may edit or add content.
This website is not owned or maintained by the Federal Highway Administration, and has no official regulatory status. Although the owner of the trafficsign.us domain is employed by the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, this website is an independent entity and not owned or maintained as part of NCUTCD.
Contents
Rules and Guidelines
Parts of the MUTCD
The MUTCD is comprised of an Introduction and nine Parts. The Introduction contains information on the structure and legal status of the MUTCD, along with compliance dates. The first Part has general information on all devices and definitions. Parts 2, 3, and 4 focus on device types, while Parts 5-9 focus on applications for different situations.
- Introduction
- Part 1 - General
- Part 2 - Signs
- Part 3 - Markings
- Part 4 - Signals
- Part 5 - Low Volume Roads
- Part 6 - Temporary Traffic Control
- Part 7 - Schools
- Part 8 - Railroad and Light Rail
- Part 9 - Bicycle Facilities
Editions of the MUTCD
The current edition is the 2009 Edition of the MUTCD. Earlier editions were published in 2003, 2000, 1988, 1978, 1971, 1961, 1954, 1948, 1942, and 1935.
Rulemaking on a new edition of the MUTCD is expected to begin at some time in 2020.
Other MUTCD Resources
Official Rulings and Interpretations
Interim Approvals
Standard Highway Signs and Markings
Non-FHWA Resources
Traffic Control Devices Handbook
Research on Traffic Control Devices
Consult the User's Guide for information on using the wiki software.
