The ((2009))11th Edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD), published by the Federal Highway Administration and approved by the Federal Highway Administrator as the national standard for all highways open to public travel, was duly adopted by the Washington state secretary of transportation. Revisions are incorporated into the ((December 2009))11th Edition of the MUTCD, except as may be modified herein, when published by the Federal Highway Administration. The manual includes in part many illustrations, some of which depend on color for proper interpretation. The code reviser has deemed it inexpedient to convert these regulations and illustrations to the prescribed form and style of WAC and therefore excludes them from publication. The document is available for public inspection at the headquarters office and all region offices of the Washington state department of transportation. Further, each city, town, and county engineering office in the state will have either a hard copy or an electronic copy of the MUTCD, with revisions and modifications for Washington, in its possession.

Pursuant to RCW 46.04.220, amend MUTCD Section ((1A.13))1C.02, definition number ((94))113, Intersections, Subsection (b) to read:

The junction of an alley with a street or highway shall not constitute an intersection.

Revise MUTCD Section ((2B.13))2B.21, Paragraph 13 to read:

((Guidance:

Advisory Speed signs are discussed in Sections 2C.08, 2C.14, and 2C.15. Temporary Traffic Control Zone Speed signs are discussed in Part 6.))

Pursuant to RCW 46.61.055, amend ((the Standard))Paragraph 01 of MUTCD Section ((2B.54))2B.60 to read:

Add new option at the end of MUTCD Section 2B.57 to read:

Option:

Sign supports for R9-2 and R9-3 series signs located at closed crosswalks may include a cane detectable device as part of the sign base.

Pursuant to RCW 47.36.280, the Standard in MUTCD Section ((3B.07))3B.10, is revised to read:

((These standards shall be in effect, as provided in this section, unless the legislative authority of the local governmental body finds that special circumstances exist affecting vehicle and pedestrian safety that warrant a site-specific variance.))

Amend paragraph((s 10 and 12))13 of MUTCD Section ((3B.16))3B.19 to read:

If used, stop lines should be placed a minimum of 4 feet in advance of the nearest crosswalk line at controlled intersections. Yield lines at roundabout intersections should be as provided in Section ((3C.04))3D.04. In the absence of a marked crosswalk, the stop line or yield line should be placed at the desired stopping or yielding point, in no case less than 4 feet from the nearest edge of the intersecting roadway.

If used at an unsignalized midblock crosswalk, stop lines should be placed adjacent to the Stop Here for Pedestrians sign located 20 to 50 feet in advance of the nearest crosswalk line, and parking should be prohibited in the area between the stop line and the crosswalk (see Figure ((3B-17))3B-16).

Pursuant to RCW 46.61.055, amend paragraph 03 in the Standard of MUTCD Section ((4D.04))4A.03, item C.1, to read:

Pursuant to RCW 46.61.055, amend the Standard of MUTCD Section ((4D.04))4A.03, item C.2, to read:

Pursuant to RCW 46.61.072, amend the Standard of MUTCD Section ((4M.02))4T.02, paragraph B, to read:

Pursuant to RCW 46.61.072, in MUTCD Section ((4M.04))4T.04, amend ((the first sentence of)) paragraph 03 to read:

Pursuant to RCW 36.75.300, there is added to ((Part 5))paragraph 01 of Section 2C.33 of the MUTCD, the following ((regulation)) pertaining to signing of low volume county roads:

((The legislative authority of each county may by resolution classify and designate portions of county roads as primitive roads where the designated road portion:

A sign with the caption CAUTION - NO WARNING SIGNS may be installed on the same post with the PRIMITIVE ROAD sign, and may be individually erected at intermediate points along the road section if conditions warrant. In addition, a sign with the caption NEXT . . . . MILES may be installed on the same post below the CAUTION - NO WARNING SIGNS sign.))The PRIMITIVE ROAD (I7-701) sign may be used for gravel roads that are not part of the county primary road system and have an annual average daily traffic of less than 100 vehicles per day.

Amend MUTCD Table ((6C-1))6B-1 to read:

(1) ((All))If necessary, spacing may be adjusted ((to accommodate interchange ramps, at-grade intersections, and driveways))(increased or decreased) for field conditions based on engineering judgment.

(2) ((This spacing may be reduced in urban areas to fit roadway conditions.))Recommended spacing is 100'+/- on urban streets 25 mph or less.

((Add a new MUTCD Table 6C-5, Channelization Device Spacing, to Section 6C.08 to read:

Add a new Standard to MUTCD Section ((6E.07))6D.05 to read:

Add a new Standard to MUTCD Section ((6E.08))6D.06 to read:

Amend MUTCD Section 6F.02, Paragraph 11 and 12 to read:

Guidance:

11 Except as provided in Paragraph 12 of this Section, signs mounted on portable sign supports that do not meet the minimum mounting heights provided in Part 2 should not be used for a duration of more than 7 days.

Option:

12 The R9-8 through R9-11a series, R11 series, W1-6 through W1-8 series, M4-10, E5-1, or other similar type signs (see Figures 6G-1, 6H-1, and 6I-1) may be used on portable sign supports that do not meet the minimum mounting heights provided in Part 2 for longer than 7 days.

Pursuant to RCW 47.36.200, a warning sign displaying the word message motorcycles use extreme caution(W21-1701) is added to MUTCD Figure ((6F-4))6H-1. The sign shall be diamond shaped with black letters on an orange background.

Pursuant to RCW 47.36.200, amend MUTCD Section ((6F.54))6H.34 to read:

A supplemental plaque displaying the message motorcycles use extreme caution is added to MUTCD Figure ((6F-4))6H-1. Delete the Motorcycle symbol (W8-15P) plaque from Figure ((6F-4))6H-1.

The motorcycles use extreme caution (W21-1701P) plaque (see Figure ((6F-4))6H-1) may be mounted below a loose gravel (W8-7) sign, a grooved pavement (W8-15) sign, a abrupt lane edge (W21-801), a metal bridge deck (W8-16) sign, or a steel plate ahead (W8-24) sign if the warning is intended to be directed primarily to motorcyclists.

A warning sign displaying the word message abrupt lane edge is added to MUTCD Figure ((6F-4))6H-1. The sign shall be diamond shaped with black letters on an orange background.

((The sign shall be used where Section 1-07.23(1) of the Washington state department of transportation's standard specifications require warning signs to alert drivers about an elevation differential between lanes or between the outside lane and the shoulder.))

Amend MUTCD Section ((6F.78))6J.02, paragraph 02 to read:

((Standard:

For temporary situations, for a two-lane or three-lane road, no-passing zones may be identified by using do not pass (R4-1), pass with care (R4-2), and no passing zone (W14-3) signs rather than pavement markings.))

Guidance:

((When used, the do not pass, pass with care, and no passing zone signs should be placed in accordance with Sections 2B.28, 2B.29, and 2C.45.))When permanent markings are either removed or obliterated during work activities and the road is open to traffic, temporary pavement markings should remain in place until it is practical and possible to install permanent markings.

In Figure 7B-1 ((replace the school bus turn ahead (S3-2) sign with))and Table 7B-1 add the school bus turn around (S3-201) sign.

Pursuant to RCW 46.61.440, paragraph ((07))05 in MUTCD Section ((7B.15))7B.05 is replaced with a Standard to read:

((The speed limit signs shown in Figure 7B-5 shall be located per RCW 46.61.440.))

Amend MUTCD Section ((7B.15))7B.05 by adding the following to paragraph 07:

Amend paragraph((s 08 and 09))07 of the standard in MUTCD Section ((7B.15))7B.05 to read:

Amend MUTCD Figure ((9C-8))9E-17, to show a normal solid white line instead of a wide solid white line.