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.

These standards are authorized by Chapter 85, Section 2 of the Massachusetts General Laws. The standards in this manual apply to any and all streets and highways regardless of type or class.

To simplify FHWA’s myriad of blue hyperlinks and poor website structure and flow and to quickly find the signs you are looking for and the proper link in the 11th Edition of the MUTCD.

The MUTCD defines the content and placement of traffic signs, while design specifications are detailed in a companion volume, Standard Highway Signs and Markings. This manual defines the specific …

Apr 17, 2024 · The consistent design, colors, and shapes of traffic signs, as outlined in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), provide road users with a universally recognizable system …

Jul 31, 2025 · When you drive, walk, or cycle, you're constantly interacting with a silent language that guides, warns, and regulates. This language is spoken through traffic signs, and its grammar is the …

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 users on all …

The purpose of the MUTCD is to set minimum standards for all Traffic Control Devices used on U.S. roads and highways. Traffic Control Devices (TCD) include all road signs, highway markings, …

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.

Nov 3, 2015 · We supply a sign chart that features all of the MUTCD (Manual On Uniform Traffic Control Device) compliant regulatory signs. The chart is updated regularly, so you can expect to see the …