OAR 734-020-0005
Traffic Control Devices

(1)

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices:

(a)

In accordance with ORS 810.200 (Uniform standards for traffic control devices), the 2009 Edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices dated December 2009 (U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration) is hereby adopted by reference as the manual and specifications of uniform standards for traffic control devices for use upon highways within this state.

(b)

The Oregon Supplement to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices dated December 2011 is hereby adopted by reference as a register of deviations to the 2009 Edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

(c)

The Oregon Temporary Traffic Control Handbook dated December 2011 is hereby adopted by reference as a standard for temporary traffic control for operations of three days or less.

(2)

Traffic Control Devices Committee

(a)

The Traffic Control Devices Committee is created to serve as an advisory body to the State Traffic Engineer on uniform standards for traffic control devices in this state. The committee shall consist of the following persons:

(A)

The State Traffic Engineer of the Department of Transportation;

(B)

A State Region Traffic Manager appointed by the Department of Transportation;

(C)

The Superintendent of State Police or a representative designated by the superintendent;

(D)

Three City Traffic Engineers appointed by the League of Oregon Cities;

(E)

Three County Traffic Engineers appointed by the Association of Oregon Counties; and

(F)

A Transportation Engineer appointed by the Oregon Sections of the Institute of Transportation Engineers;

(b)

Committee members serve a maximum three-year term and may be re-appointed to serve an additional three-year term.

(c)

Six Committee members constitute a quorum.

(d)

A Chair and Vice-Chair shall be elected by the Committee to serve for the calendar year. The Chair shall prepare the agenda and moderate the meetings. The Vice-Chair shall preside in the absence of the Chair. If both are absent, a temporary Chair shall be chosen by the Committee at the meeting.

(e)

The State Traffic Engineer shall serve as Secretary to the Committee assisting the Chair in preparing the agenda, publishing an agenda prior to each meeting, maintaining Committee files, and publishing minutes of meetings.

(f)

The Committee shall meet every other month and at such additional times as designated by the Chair or as requested by six or more members of the Committee.
[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Source: Rule 734-020-0005 — Traffic Control Devices, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=734-020-0005.

734‑020‑0005
Traffic Control Devices 734‑020‑0010
Establishment of Speed Limits on Interstate Highways (Except Variable Speed Zones, see OAR 734-020-0018) 734‑020‑0011
Locations of Interstate Speed Limits Other Than Set in Statute 734‑020‑0014
Speed Zone Definitions 734‑020‑0015
Establishment of Speed Zones on Public Roads Except Public Paved Low Volume or Public Unpaved Roads 734‑020‑0016
Establishment of Speed Zones on Public Paved Low Volume Roads 734‑020‑0017
Establishment of Speed Zones on Public Unpaved Roads 734‑020‑0018
Establishment of Variable Speed Zones 734‑020‑0019
Locations and Criteria of Variable Interstate Speed Limits 734‑020‑0020
Warrants for Parking and Turn Prohibitions 734‑020‑0043
High Occupancy Vehicle Lane on Interstate 5 734‑020‑0045
Prohibition of Bicycles and Pedestrians on Freeways 734‑020‑0060
Design and Construction of Bikeways 734‑020‑0070
Fee for Issuance of Winter Recreation Parking Sno-Park Permits 734‑020‑0080
State Highway Right of Way Parking 734‑020‑0085
Parking Regulations 734‑020‑0090
Criteria for Parking Regulation 734‑020‑0095
Prohibited Activities on State Highway Right of Way 734‑020‑0100
Definitions for Freeway Median Crossovers 734‑020‑0105
Criteria for Approval of Freeway Median Crossovers 734‑020‑0110
Conditions under which Crossovers May Be Utilized 734‑020‑0115
Persons Authorized to Use Crossovers 734‑020‑0120
General Policy for One-Way Operation for Trucks and Buses 734‑020‑0125
One-Way Traffic Regulations for Trucks and Buses 734‑020‑0130
Criteria for One-Way Operation for Trucks and Buses 734‑020‑0145
Removal of Cargo or Debris from State Highways 734‑020‑0147
Disabled, Abandoned, and Otherwise Unattended Vehicles on State Highways Constituting Hazards or Obstructions to Motor Vehicle Traffic 734‑020‑0148
Disabled, Abandoned, and Otherwise Unattended Vehicle Tow Hearing Process 734‑020‑0150
Temporary Closure or Conditional Closure of Highways 734‑020‑0200
Yield Signs Attached to Transit Buses 734‑020‑0210
Yield Sign Specifications for Transit Buses 734‑020‑0220
Yield Sign Placement for Transit Buses 734‑020‑0300
Standards for Installation, Operation and Use of Traffic Control Signal Operating Devices 734‑020‑0310
Definitions for Traffic Control Signal Operating Devices 734‑020‑0320
Standards for Installation and Operation of Emergency Preemption and Bus Priority Systems 734‑020‑0330
Standards for Use of Traffic Control Signal Operating Devices 734‑020‑0400
Traffic Signal Approval Process 734‑020‑0410
Authority to place Traffic Control Devices 734‑020‑0420
Definitions for Traffic Signal Approval Process 734‑020‑0430
Traffic Signal Approval 734‑020‑0470
Traffic Signal Spacing Requirement 734‑020‑0480
Traffic Signal Progression Analysis for Traffic Signal Approval 734‑020‑0485
Design Standards for Installation or Modification of a Traffic Signal 734‑020‑0490
Conditions of Approval 734‑020‑0500
Removal of Traffic Signals
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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