The MUTCD, which has been administered by the FHWA since 1971, is a compilation of national standards for all traffic control devices, including road markings, highway signs, and traffic signals.

The CA MUTCD 2014 Rev 8 includes FHWA’s MUTCD 2009 Edition, and revised in May 2012, as amended for use in California. The CA MUTCD 2014, Rev 8, also includes policy revisions …

While some state agencies have developed their own sets of standards, including their own MUTCDs, these must substantially conform to the federal MUTCD. The MUTCD defines the content and …

MUTCD stands for the”Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.” The purpose of the MUTCD is to set minimum standards for all Traffic Control Devices used on U.S. roads and highways.

Dec 15, 2025 · Decode the MUTCD sign chart. Explore how standardized colors and shapes dictate the purpose and meaning of every US traffic control device.

6 days ago · It’s been two years since the Federal Highway Administration published the 11th Edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), which was the first update to the manual in …

Dec 19, 2023 · The new edition of the MUTCD only addresses those colored pavements that are traffic control devices, or those aesthetic surface treatments that interact with traffic control devices, as the …

Dec 19, 2023 · The MUTCD 11th edition reflects changes in how Americans travel since the last update of the manual over a decade ago. It also streamlines processes and makes permanent a number of …

The 11th Edition of the MUTCD is available only in PDF format on this Web site. PDF formatted parts and chapters are accessible to individuals with disabilities, per Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

The MUTCD sets minimum standards for all Traffic Control Devices used on U.S. roads and highways. This includes all road signs, highway markings, electronic traffic signals, railroad crossings and …