Frequently Asked Questions - Part 5 Traffic Control Devices for Low-Volume Roads
The following list of questions relates to the MUTCD Part 5 Traffic Control Devices for Low-Volume Roads:
- How does part 5 relate to other sections of the MUTCD?
- Public alleys and some public residential streets (cul-de-sacs, etc.) are very low in traffic volume. Can I use the reduced sign sizes and reduced requirements for signs in Part 5 Low Volume Roads for the alleys and residential streets in my town?
Part 5 Traffic Control Devices for Low-Volume Roads: Frequently Asked Questions
A: Part 5 contains specific criteria for traffic control devices on low volume rural roads. Part 5 supplements and references other parts of the MUTCD.
- Q: Public alleys and some public residential streets (cul-de-sacs, etc.) are very low in traffic volume. Can I use the reduced sign sizes and reduced requirements for signs in Part 5 Low Volume Roads for the alleys and residential streets in my town?
A: A key part of the definition of a low-volume road in Section 5A.01 of the MUTCD is stated as: "a facility lying outside of built-up areas of cities, towns, and communities, and it shall have a traffic volume of less than 400 AADT." Alleys and residential streets in a city or town are within the city or town and hence cannot be considered a low volume road for MUTCD Part 5 purposes.
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