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National Standards for Traffic Control Devices; the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; Revision
The Federal Highway Administration published this final rule in the Federal Register on March 5, 2026. It took effect on March 5, 2026.
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What the agency says
The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD) is incorporated in FHWA regulations and recognized as the national standard for traffic control devices used on all public roads, bikeways, and private roads open to public travel. The purpose of this final rule is to make technical corrections to revise Standard, Guidance, Option provisions, and supporting information, relating to the traffic control devices in all parts of the MUTCD. The changes provide minor technical corrections and address editorial changes that have been identified since the 11th Edition of the MUTCD was published. The changes promote uniformity and ultimately improve and promote the safe and efficient utilization of roads that are open to public travel. The MUTCD, with these changes incorporated, is being designated as Revision 1 of the 11th Edition of the MUTCD.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-04365
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Transportation Department; Federal Highway Administration
- Published
- March 5, 2026
- Takes effect
- March 5, 2026
- Dates
- This final rule is effective March 5, 2026. The incorporation by reference of the publication listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Office of the Federal Register as of March 5, 2026.
- Docket
- FHWA Docket No. FHWA-2024-0074
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 2125-AG15
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 23 CFR 655
- Topics
- Grant programs-transportation; Highways and roads; Incorporation by reference
- Pages
- 3
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