Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1680-03-02-.01 - PURPOSE

(1) The purpose of these rules is to supplement the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), which the Tennessee Department of Transportation (Department) has adopted and incorporated by reference in Chapter 1680-3-1, by establishing additional rules for guide signs on freeways, expressways and conventional highways on the state highway system within the State of Tennessee. Local governmental agencies are encouraged to employ similar standards for guide signs along freeways, expressways and conventional highways under their jurisdiction.

(2) In addition, local governments may elect to adopt a guide sign program for streets and roads under their jurisdiction, including conventional highways on the state highway system, in accordance with the procedures and guidelines established in Chapter 1680-3-5 for the Local Government Guide Sign Program (Wayfinding Program) Including Conventional State Highways.

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Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1680-03-02-.01

Original rule filed January 10, 1992; effective February 24, 1992. Repeal and new rule renumbered from 1680-3-44-.01 filed April 12, 2002; effective August 28, 2002. Repeal and new rule filed March 11, 2005; effective July 29, 2005.

Authority: T.C.A. § 54-5-108(b).