Traffic Control Device Programs
Traffic Signals
Signals are essential traffic control devices at intersections and other key locations on Florida’s roads and highways. Their primary purpose is the effective regulation of traffic movements to provide a safe, orderly flow for both vehicles and pedestrians. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) utilizes signal systems that reflect many important advances in both equipment technology and operation in recent years.
The FDOT is authorized under Chapter 316 of the Florida Statutes and the Federal Highway Administration’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) to provide the state with a uniform system of traffic signals and signs. Florida has incorporated b state administrative rule the MUTCD, which includes standards for traffic signals and approves them for sale and installation on Florida's roads.
For more information on Traffic Signals, refer to the following:
Pavement Markings
The most basic form of motorist information is the variety of pavement markings on streets and highways. These stripes, shapes, and symbols denote the rules of the road by giving lane boundaries, guides for turning, crosswalk locations, and warnings of potential hazards. Pavement markings work in conjunction with road signs and traffic signals to give drivers a clear picture of the highway’s characteristics. Because pavement markings are directly in the driver’s view of the road, they offer an effective means of communication.
The FDOT is authorized under Chapter 316 of the Florida Statutes and the Federal Highway Administration’s MUTCD to provide the state with a uniform system of traffic signs and signals. Florida has incorporated by state administrative rule the MUTCD, which includes standards for the use of pavement markings. Through this standardized approach, motorists can count on having recognizable, consistent markings that are easily understood.
For more information on pavement marking, refer to the following:
