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Title 2 - TransportationDepartment of TransportationDivision of Transportation SolutionsManual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)Part 1 - General
Chapter 1A - GENERAL
Section 1A.01 - Purpose of Traffic Control Devices

2 Del. Admin. Code § 1A.01

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Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024
Section 1A.01 - Purpose of Traffic Control Devices

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01 The purpose of traffic control devices, as well as the principles for their use, is to promote highway safety and efficiency by providing for the orderly movement of all road users on streets, highways, bikeways, and private roads open to public travel throughout the Nation.
02 Traffic control devices notify road users of regulations and provide warning and guidance needed for the uniform and efficient operation of all elements of the traffic stream in a manner intended to minimize the occurrences of crashes.

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03 Traffic control devices or their supports shall not bear any advertising message or any other message that is not related to traffic control.

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04 Tourist-oriented directional signs and Specific Service signs are not considered advertising; rather, they are classified as motorist service signs.

2 Del. Admin. Code § 1A.01