R920-1. Utah Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices  


R920-1-1. Purpose and Authority
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  The purpose of this rule is to adopt standards and establish specifications for a uniform system of traffic-control devices used on all highways open to public travel, to establish criteria and specifications for the establishment, location, and operation of school crosswalks, school zones, and reduced speed school zones, and to establish specifications for uniform signage or markings to clearly identify school bus parking zones. This rule is authorized and required by Sections 41-6a-301, 41-6a-303 and 41-6a-1307.


R920-1-2. Incorporation
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  Incorporated by reference is the Utah Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 2009 Edition with revisions through June 30, 2015 (Utah MUTCD). This manual was determined to be in substantial conformance with the 2009 MUTCD by the Federal Highway Administrator which, in accordance with Title 23, U.S. Code, Section 655, is the standard for all highways open to public travel in accordance with Title 23, U.S. Code, Sections 109(d) and 402(a). Included in Part 7 of the Utah MUTCD is the Utah Traffic Controls for School Zones establishing the criteria and specifications authorized and required by Sections 41-6a-303 and 41-6a-1307.


R920-1-3. Authority of Executive Director or Designee
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All authority shall rest with the Utah Department of Transportation Executive Director or his designee to develop or modify the Utah MUTCD, including the Utah Traffic Controls for School Zones, as the standard for all highways open to public travel in Utah.