MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)

Section 5A.01 — Scope and Purpose

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 5A.01. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.

Section 5A.01 Scope and Purpose Support: 01 The scope of the provisions in this Part are intended for consideration of traffic control devices that are specifically being designed to accommodate automated vehicles capable of performing partial or full real- time operational functions in general traffic on a sustained basis. This Part does not require agencies to use these provisions in their accommodation of automated vehicles on their roadways. Rather, the purpose of these provisions is to provide agencies with general considerations and guidance for traffic control devices that can be more…

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