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2023 MUTCD[edit]

I forgot to mention we now have the 11th edition of the MUTCD out. There's definitely changes to the signage categories but for the most part, everything should be in the main categories for the most part. I will have to see if FHWA released a streamlined version of the signage changes. I have been reviewing the redlined version showing the change in text from the 2009 MUTCD. – The Grid (talk) 21:13, 28 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I've been taking a good look at the new edition of the MUTCD myself, and there's defiantly a good amount of new and updated signs that need to be created (using SVG graphics), uploaded, and added to the page. Looks like we have a long road ahead of us to update this page to showcase the latest revision of the MUTCD. Luckily, some of the new signs are uploaded to Wikimedia Commons, so that cuts some slack for us and the other editors reading this reply. LogoFun13 (talk) 01:50, 30 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

There is a project to transcribe the 11th edition to Wikisource, which will mean all of the graphics in the manual will be systematically uploaded to Commons in the future. Imzadi 1979 → 05:40, 30 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Right, thank you for the information Imzadi1979. We should wait until the project is complete, then we can start updating the page and add in the new signs. LogoFun13 (talk) 19:36, 31 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

If a sign is marked as (needs to be updated to 2009 MUTCD standards) or (needs to be updated to 2012 SHSM standards,) it doesn't means it isn't compliant, but it needs to be updated design standard-wise.If it has an asterisk next to the marking, that means it isn't compliant with the 2009 MUTCD. Higstudios3333 (talk) 18:10, 3 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

By the way the 2023 MUTCD isn't in mandatory compliance until 2026 however the effective date is in 2024 and states don't need to comply with it until 2 years after the effective date. Higstudios3333 (talk) 18:13, 3 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I believe the same cushion of time was given when 2009 MUTCD was adopted, which makes sense. Each state's DMV usually mimics the language of the MUTCD for adoption so they should be in the process of updating the language in the respective state's law and code. The updating of the signage is based on the new changes from 2009 and 2012 regardless of the mandatory compliance. I would also imagine that's where we will see updates about each state's take on compliance - if they would comply to the MUTCD or with a supplement. – The Grid (talk) 14:47, 5 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]