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.

Effective January 18, 2026, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) 2026 to provide uniform …

Dec 18, 2025 · The 2025 TMUTCD was revised based upon the new national MUTCD, 11th Edition, and Texas state laws and practices. The national MUTCD was published in the Federal Register on Dec. …

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 19, 2023 · The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD) (also referred to as "the Manual") is incorporated by reference within our regulations, approved by FHWA, …

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 …

The purpose of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is to establish uniform national criteria for the use of traffic control devices that meet the needs and expectancy of road …

The MUTCD defines the standards used by road managers nationwide to install and maintain traffic control devices on all public streets, highways, bikeways, and private roads open to public travel.

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.

Feb 1, 2026 · What does MUTCD compliant mean? Learn how the MUTCD defines ‘shall’ vs ‘should,’ what ‘substantial conformance’ looks like, and how to spec work zone signs, cones, drums, and …