OAR 734-020-0005: Traffic Control Devices

(1) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices: (a) In accordance with ORS 810.200, the Oregon Transportation Commission (Commission) hereby adopts by reference the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (11th Edition, December 2023, Including Revision 1 dated December 2025), issued by the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, as the manual and specifications of uniform standards for traffic control devices for use upon highways within this state. (b) The Commission hereby adopts by reference the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, Oregon Supplement to Revision 1 of the 11th Edition (June 2026) as the register of deviations to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (11th Edition, December 2023, Including Revision 1 dated December 2025). (c) The Commission hereby adopts the Oregon Temporary Traffic Control Handbook (January 2026) as the 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 or their designee; (B) A State Region Traffic Manager appointed by the State Traffic Engineer of the Department of Transportation; (C) The Superintendent of State Police or their designee; (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) Two Transportation Professionals appointed by the Oregon Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers; (b) A committee member will serve a three-year term and may be re-appointed to serve additional three-year terms. (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 or their designee 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.]