MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)

Section 3H.02 — Materials

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 3H.02. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.

Section 3H.02 Materials Option: 01 Colored pavements may be either retroreflective or non-retroreflective, in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter for specific applications.Guidance: 02 If surface treatments are applied to the surface of a road, island, or other area outside the traveled way to simulate a colored pavement, pavement marking materials should be selected that will minimize loss of traction for road users (see Paragraph 2 of Section 3A.02). Support: 03 Providing for retroreflectivity, such as incorporating glass beads, can affect the skid resistance of pavement…

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