MUTCD GUIDE
Navigate the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
The complete reference for traffic signs, signals, markings, and work zone safety.
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The MUTCD is organized into 10 parts. Select a topic below.
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Part 1: General
Definitions, requirement language (SHALL/SHOULD/MAY), and fundamental principles.
Part 1: General →🛑
Part 2: Signs
Regulatory, warning, and guide signs. Colors, sizes, retroreflectivity, and placement.
Part 2: Signs →🟡
Part 3: Markings
Pavement markings, curb markings, object markers, and delineators.
Part 3: Markings →🚦
Part 4: Signals
Traffic signals, pedestrian signals, warrants, timing, and beacons.
Part 4: Signals →🤖
Part 5: Automated Vehicles
Traffic control considerations for connected and automated vehicles (new in 11th Ed).
Part 5: Automated Vehicles →🚧
Part 6: Work Zones
Temporary traffic control for construction and maintenance zones.
Part 6: Work Zones →🏫
Part 7: School Areas
School zone signs, crosswalks, crossing guards, and speed zones.
Part 7: School Areas →🚂
Part 8: Railroad
Crossbuck signs, advance warnings, gate arms, and grade crossing safety.
Part 8: Railroad →🚴
Part 9: Bicycle Facilities
Bike lanes, sharrows, bicycle signals, green pavement, and bike boxes.
Part 9: Bicycle Facilities →📶
Part 10: Tolling, ITS & Connected Vehicles
Tolling signs, ITS messaging, connected vehicle infrastructure, and electronic payment (new in 11th Ed).
Part 10: Tolling, ITS & Connected Vehicles →Latest Articles
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