Updated on : 15-03-2026
| The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD) is incorporated in Federal Highway Administration (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.This final rule is effective 5 March 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 5 March 2026.91 Federal Register (FR) 10771, 5 March 2026; Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 655 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-05/html/2026-04365.htm https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-05/pdf/2026-04365.pdfThis final rule is identified by Docket Number FHWA-2024-0074. The Docket Folder is available on Regulations.gov at https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FHWA-2024-0074/document and provides access to primary and supporting documents. Documents are also accessible from Regulations.gov by searching the Docket Number and/or keywords.Other actions notified under the symbol G/TBT/N/USA/1678 are identified by Docket Numbers FHWA-2009-0139 and FHWA-2020-0001. The dockets provide access to related documents as well as comments received. |