Chapter 468-95 WAC

Last Update: 3/31/23

MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES FOR STREETS AND HIGHWAYS

WAC Sections

HTMLPDF468-95-010General.
HTMLPDF468-95-017Engineering study and engineering judgment.
HTMLPDF468-95-019Definitions of headings, words, and phrases used in this manual.
HTMLPDF468-95-022Definitions of headings, words, and phrases used in this manual.
HTMLPDF468-95-024Definitions of headings, words, and phrases used in this manual.
HTMLPDF468-95-033In-street pedestrian crossing sign (R1-6a).
HTMLPDF468-95-045Speed limit sign (R2-1).
HTMLPDF468-95-075Higher fines signs and plaque (R2-6P, R2-10, and R2-11).
HTMLPDF468-95-085Two-way left turn only signs (R3-9a, R3-9b).
HTMLPDF468-95-120Traffic signal signs.
HTMLPDF468-95-125Hill blocks view sign.
HTMLPDF468-95-131Bridge ices before road sign.
HTMLPDF468-95-136Advance traffic control signs (W3-1, W3-2, W3-3, W3-4).
HTMLPDF468-95-138Advance ramp control signal signs (W3-7 and W3-8).
HTMLPDF468-95-140Signing to regional shopping centers.
HTMLPDF468-95-143Street name sign (D3-1).
HTMLPDF468-95-145Regulatory signs for preferential lanes—General.
HTMLPDF468-95-148Event signs, banners, and decorations.
HTMLPDF468-95-160Other yellow longitudinal markings.
HTMLPDF468-95-190Pavement edge lines and raised pavement markers supplementing other markings.
HTMLPDF468-95-200Approach markings for obstructions.
HTMLPDF468-95-205Raised pavement markers supplementing other markings.
HTMLPDF468-95-210Raised pavement markers substituting for pavement markings.
HTMLPDF468-95-220Stop and yield lines.
HTMLPDF468-95-230Crosswalk markings.
HTMLPDF468-95-235Preferential lane word and symbol markings.
HTMLPDF468-95-250Meaning of signal indications.
HTMLPDF468-95-260Application of steady signal indications.
HTMLPDF468-95-265Application of freeway entrance ramp control signals.
HTMLPDF468-95-270Meaning of lane-use control indications.
HTMLPDF468-95-280Operation of lane-use control signals.
HTMLPDF468-95-290County road signing.
HTMLPDF468-95-29001Traffic control devices for low-volume roads—Application.
HTMLPDF468-95-29003Traffic control devices for low-volume roads—Design.
HTMLPDF468-95-29005Traffic control devices for low-volume roads—Stop and yield signs.
HTMLPDF468-95-29007Traffic control devices for low-volume roads—One lane bridges.
HTMLPDF468-95-29009Traffic control devices for low-volume roads—Vehicular traffic and nonvehicular signs.
HTMLPDF468-95-29011Traffic control devices for low-volume roads—Center Line markings.
HTMLPDF468-95-29013Traffic control devices for low-volume roads—Edge Line markings.
HTMLPDF468-95-29015Traffic control devices for low-volume roads—Delineators.
HTMLPDF468-95-29017Traffic control devices for low-volume roads—Object markers.
HTMLPDF468-95-29019Traffic control devices for low-volume roads—Pavement markings.
HTMLPDF468-95-29021Traffic control devices for low-volume roads—Markings.
HTMLPDF468-95-300Temporary traffic control.
HTMLPDF468-95-301Tapers.
HTMLPDF468-95-3015Flagger procedures.
HTMLPDF468-95-302Flagger stations.
HTMLPDF468-95-305Motorcycle construction warning sign.
HTMLPDF468-95-306Motorcycles use extreme caution supplemental plaque.
HTMLPDF468-95-307Abrupt lane edge warning sign.
HTMLPDF468-95-310Temporary pavement markings.
HTMLPDF468-95-317Temporary traffic control.
HTMLPDF468-95-322School bus turn signs.
HTMLPDF468-95-325In-street signs in school areas.
HTMLPDF468-95-327Higher fines zone signs (R2-10, R2-11) and plaques.
HTMLPDF468-95-328School crossing assembly.
HTMLPDF468-95-3285In-street signs in school areas.
HTMLPDF468-95-329School bus turnaround ahead (S3-201) sign.
HTMLPDF468-95-330School speed limit assembly (S4-1, S4-2, S4-3, S4-4, S5-1).
HTMLPDF468-95-335When children are present.
HTMLPDF468-95-340School speed limit assembly (S4-1, S4-2, S4-3, S4-4, S5-1).
HTMLPDF468-95-360Crosswalk markings.
HTMLPDF468-95-365Light rail transit signals.
HTMLPDF468-95-370Pavement markings for obstructions.
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
Amendmentsto Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways 1978 edition (MUTCD).WAC CODIFICATION NOTE: WAC 468-9585-01-056, filed 12/17/84Amendments to manual not in section form, repealed. [Statutory Authority: RCW 47.36.030. WSR 81-07-047 (Order 59), chapter 468-95 WAC, filed 3/16/81. Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.36 RCW. WSR 80-04-045 (Order 51), chapter 468-95 WAC, filed 3/21/80. Statutory Authority: 1977 ex.s. c 151. WSR 79-01-033 (DOT Order 10 and Comm. Order 1, Resolution No. 13), Amends MUTCD, Volumes I through VIII, filed 12/20/78. Formerly chapter 252-990 WAC.] Amendments to MUTCD were repealed by WSR 85-01-056 (Order 93), filed 12/17/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.36.030. Later promulgation of amendments to MUTCD (1978 edition), see Revision No. 2, WAC 468-95-010 through 468-95-090, as filed in 85-01-056 (Order 93).
468-95-015Compliance dates. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 46.36.030 [RCW 47.36.030]. WSR 05-23-003, § 468-95-015, filed 11/3/05, effective 12/4/05.] Repealed by WSR 11-23-101, filed 11/18/11, effective 12/19/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.36.030.
468-95-020Parking for the disabled in urban areas. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.61.581. WSR 88-22-003 (Order 117), § 468-95-020, filed 10/20/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.36.030. WSR 85-01-056 (Order 93), § 468-95-020, filed 12/17/84.] Repealed by WSR 03-06-053, filed 2/28/03, effective 3/31/03. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 47.36.030.
468-95-025Signing to regional shopping centers. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.36 RCW and 1987 c 469. WSR 87-19-065 (Order 110), § 468-95-025, filed 9/16/87.] Repealed by WSR 03-06-053, filed 2/28/03, effective 3/31/03. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 47.36.030.
468-95-027Stop sign placement. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 46.36.030 [RCW 47.36.030]. WSR 05-23-003, § 468-95-027, filed 11/3/05, effective 12/4/05.] Repealed by WSR 11-23-101, filed 11/18/11, effective 12/19/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.36.030.
468-95-030No passing zone markings. [Statutory Authority: RCW 47.36.030. WSR 85-01-056 (Order 93), § 468-95-030, filed 12/17/84.] Repealed by WSR 03-06-053, filed 2/28/03, effective 3/31/03. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 47.36.030.
468-95-035Pavement edgelines and raised pavement markers supplementing other markings. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 47.36.030. WSR 93-17-018 (Order 137), § 468-95-035, filed 8/10/93, effective 9/10/93.] Repealed by WSR 03-06-053, filed 2/28/03, effective 3/31/03. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 47.36.030.
468-95-037Stop line locations. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 47.36.030. WSR 93-17-018 (Order 137), § 468-95-037, filed 8/10/93, effective 9/10/93.] Repealed by WSR 03-06-053, filed 2/28/03, effective 3/31/03. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 47.36.030.
468-95-040Meaning of signal indications. [Statutory Authority: RCW 47.36.030. WSR 85-01-056 (Order 93), § 468-95-040, filed 12/17/84.] Repealed by WSR 03-06-053, filed 2/28/03, effective 3/31/03. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 47.36.030.
468-95-050Meaning of lane-use control indications. [Statutory Authority: RCW 47.36.030. WSR 85-01-056 (Order 93), § 468-95-050, filed 12/17/84.] Repealed by WSR 03-06-053, filed 2/28/03, effective 3/31/03. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 47.36.030.
468-95-055"MUTCD Part VI." [Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 47.36.030. WSR 95-23-097 (Order 154), § 468-95-055, filed 11/21/95, effective 1/10/96.] Repealed by WSR 03-06-053, filed 2/28/03, effective 3/31/03. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 47.36.030.
468-95-060When children are present. [Statutory Authority: RCW 47.36.030. WSR 85-01-056 (Order 93), § 468-95-060, filed 12/17/84.] Repealed by WSR 03-06-053, filed 2/28/03, effective 3/31/03. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 47.36.030.
468-95-070Meaning of signal indications. [Statutory Authority: RCW 47.36.030. WSR 85-01-056 (Order 93), § 468-95-070, filed 12/17/84.] Repealed by WSR 03-06-053, filed 2/28/03, effective 3/31/03. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 47.36.030.
468-95-080Functions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 47.36.030. WSR 85-01-056 (Order 93), § 468-95-080, filed 12/17/84.] Repealed by WSR 03-06-053, filed 2/28/03, effective 3/31/03. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 47.36.030.
468-95-090County road signing. [Statutory Authority: RCW 47.36.030. WSR 85-01-056 (Order 93), § 468-95-090, filed 12/17/84.] Repealed by WSR 03-06-053, filed 2/28/03, effective 3/31/03. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 47.36.030.
468-95-100Compliance dates. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 47.36.030. WSR 95-23-097 (Order 154), § 468-95-100, filed 11/21/95, effective 1/10/96; WSR 95-11-022 (Order 151), § 468-95-100, filed 5/8/95, effective 6/8/95; WSR 91-02-008 (Order 127), § 468-95-100, filed 12/21/90, effective 1/21/91.] Repealed by WSR 03-06-053, filed 2/28/03, effective 3/31/03. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 47.36.030.
468-95-110Parking for the disabled in urban areas. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 47.36.030. WSR 03-06-053, § 468-95-110, filed 2/28/03, effective 3/31/03.] Repealed by WSR 05-23-003, filed 11/3/05, effective 12/4/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 46.36.030 [RCW 47.36.030].
468-95-130High occupancy vehicle signs. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 47.36.030. WSR 03-06-053, § 468-95-130, filed 2/28/03, effective 3/31/03.] Repealed by WSR 05-23-003, filed 11/3/05, effective 12/4/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 46.36.030 [RCW 47.36.030].
468-95-132Advisory exit, ramp, and curve speed signs (W13-2, W13-3, and W13-5). [Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 46.36.030 [RCW 47.36.030]. WSR 05-23-003, § 468-95-132, filed 11/3/05, effective 12/4/05.] Repealed by WSR 11-23-101, filed 11/18/11, effective 12/19/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.36.030.
468-95-133Intersection warning signs (W2-1 through W2-6). [Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 46.36.030 [RCW 47.36.030]. WSR 05-23-003, § 468-95-133, filed 11/3/05, effective 12/4/05.] Repealed by WSR 11-23-101, filed 11/18/11, effective 12/19/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.36.030.
468-95-134Advisory speed plaques (W13-1). [Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 46.36.030 [RCW 47.36.030]. WSR 05-23-003, § 468-95-134, filed 11/3/05, effective 12/4/05.] Repealed by WSR 11-23-101, filed 11/18/11, effective 12/19/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.36.030.
468-95-135Cross traffic does not stop plaque (W4-4p). [Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 46.36.030 [RCW 47.36.030]. WSR 05-23-003, § 468-95-135, filed 11/3/05, effective 12/4/05.] Repealed by WSR 11-23-101, filed 11/18/11, effective 12/19/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.36.030.
468-95-147General design requirements for recreational and cultural interest area symbol signs. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 46.36.030 [RCW 47.36.030]. WSR 05-23-003, § 468-95-147, filed 11/3/05, effective 12/4/05.] Repealed by WSR 11-23-101, filed 11/18/11, effective 12/19/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.36.030.
468-95-150No passing zone markings. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 46.36.030 [RCW 47.36.030]. WSR 05-23-003, § 468-95-150, filed 11/3/05, effective 12/4/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 47.36.030. WSR 03-06-053, § 468-95-150, filed 2/28/03, effective 3/31/03.] Repealed by WSR 11-23-101, filed 11/18/11, effective 12/19/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.36.030.
468-95-170White lane line markings. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 47.36.030. WSR 03-06-053, § 468-95-170, filed 2/28/03, effective 3/31/03.] Repealed by WSR 05-23-003, filed 11/3/05, effective 12/4/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 46.36.030 [RCW 47.36.030].
468-95-180Other white longitudinal pavement markings. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 47.36.030. WSR 03-06-053, § 468-95-180, filed 2/28/03, effective 3/31/03.] Repealed by WSR 11-23-101, filed 11/18/11, effective 12/19/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.36.030.
468-95-240Preferential lane longitudinal markings for motorized vehicles. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 47.36.030. WSR 03-06-053, § 468-95-240, filed 2/28/03, effective 3/31/03.] Repealed by WSR 05-23-003, filed 11/3/05, effective 12/4/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 46.36.030 [RCW 47.36.030].
468-95-303Sign placement. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 46.36.030 [RCW 47.36.030]. WSR 05-23-003, § 468-95-303, filed 11/3/05, effective 12/4/05.] Repealed by WSR 11-23-101, filed 11/18/11, effective 12/19/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.36.030.
468-95-315Motorcycle construction warning signs. [Statutory Authority: RCW 47.36.200 and 47.36.030. WSR 04-08-010, § 468-95-315, filed 3/25/04, effective 4/25/04.] Repealed by WSR 05-23-003, filed 11/3/05, effective 12/4/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 46.36.030 [RCW 47.36.030].
468-95-320School advance warning sign (S-1). [Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 47.36.030. WSR 03-06-053, § 468-95-320, filed 2/28/03, effective 3/31/03.] Repealed by WSR 05-23-003, filed 11/3/05, effective 12/4/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 46.36.030 [RCW 47.36.030].
468-95-350When children are present. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 47.36.030. WSR 03-06-053, § 468-95-350, filed 2/28/03, effective 3/31/03.] Repealed by WSR 11-23-101, filed 11/18/11, effective 12/19/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 47.36.030.
468-95-400Sign borders. [Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 47.36.030. WSR 03-06-053, § 468-95-400, filed 2/28/03, effective 3/31/03.] Repealed by WSR 05-23-003, filed 11/3/05, effective 12/4/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 46.36.030 [RCW 47.36.030].