| Description | This regulation, approved by the Commonwealth Transportation Board, formally adopts the 1988 edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), and any revisions or rulings to this manual, as the standard for all highways under VDOT jurisdiction. The Commonwealth Transportation Commissioner and the Traffic Engineering Division are authorized to publish and distribute changes to the MUTCD as they appear in the Code of Federal Regulations. The Office of the Attorney General has found that this regulation is exempt from the APA under Section 9-6.14:4.1B11(effective 10/1001, 2.2-4002 B11). |
| State Authority | Sections 33.1-12 (3 ) and 46.2-830 , Code of Virginia . |
| Federal Authority | The MUTCD is issued under Title 23, U.S.C. Section 109(d), 114(a), 217, 315,402(a),23 CFR 1204.4, 49 CFR 148(b)(18),148(b)(33), 148(c)2. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
VDOT seeks public comment regarding the following question: Does the regulation meet the following goals? 1. To ensure traffic signs,signals, and control markers and devices are designed and installed in compliance with accepted federal and agency requirements to preserve motorist safety and preserve the infrastructure of the road system. 2. To minimize the number and severity of highway accidents and fatalities. 3. To protect the public's health, safety, and welfare with the least possible intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth. 4. Is the regulation written clearly and understandably? |
| Meetings |
| Name / Title: | Mansour Mahbanoozadeh / Transportation Engineer |
| Address: |
Va. Dept. of Transportation - Mobility Mgt. Div. 1401 E. Broad St. Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | mahban_me@vdot.state.va.us |
| Telephone: | (804)786-7983 FAX: (804)786-2888 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Promulgation of Consolidated Traffic Marking Regulation and Repeal of Three Obsolete Regulations
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/10/2012. |
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Amend Commissioner title in connection with legislative action
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/23/2011. |
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Amendment of APA-exempt regulation
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/02/2001. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 1/31/2001 Agency Completed | Amend | |