MUTCD stands for the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The 2009 MUTCD with revision numbers 1 and 2 incorporated is the current version, as modified by Washington Administrative Code 468-95.
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Change from 58 to 12 target compliance dates
On May 14, 2012, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) revised the 2009 MUTCD to change some target compliance dates. Target compliance dates are dates by which local and state agencies are required to replace certain existing traffic control devices that do not meet the 2009 MUTCD.
The 2009 MUTCD contained 58 target compliance dates. Some were dates for new requirements and others were dates transferred from the 2000 and 2003 MUTCD editions. The revision removed 46 of these dates, extended four dates into the future, and kept eight dates the same. Click here to view the changes to the MUTCD.
Use of historic street name signs
On May 14, 2012, FHWA revised the 2009 MUTCD to allow the use of historic street name signs on low speed roadways when the criteria in 36 CFR 60.4 are met. Click here to view the changes to the MUTCD.
Use of engineering studies and engineering judgment
On May 14, 2012, FHWA restored language from the 2003 MUTCD which allows the use of engineering studies and engineering judgment to modify a standard statement in the MUTCD. A standard statement is a statement of required, mandatory, or specifically prohibitive practice regarding
a traffic control device. Click here to view the changes to the MUTCD.
Traffic Services assists cities and counties collectively with traffic issues through the Urban Traffic Engineers Council (UTEC). We hold free meetings in Western and Eastern Washington. We also send out messages about timely topics to an e-mail distribution list.
Visit the Urban Traffic Engineers Council page for more information about UTEC, our meetings, and to sign up for our e-mail distribution list.