Signs

PURPOSE: This rule prescribes standards for informational, directional, and warning signs used as a result of rules of the Missouri Department of Transportation. PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that publication of the entire text of the material that is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text of the rule is printed here. (1) All crossing warning signs, track switch position indicators, and close clearance-warning signs shall— (A) Be covered with a retroreflectorized material to show the same shape and color by day or night; (B) Use retroreflectorized material that meets or exceeds the minimum levels specified in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (2009 Edition including Revisions 1 and 2), which is incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule as published by the Federal Highway Administration, United States Department of Transportation, 400 7th Street SW, Room 3408, Washington, DC 20590, website: https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/pdfs/2009r1r2/ mutcd2009r1r2edition.pdf. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions of this manual; and (C) Be maintained in a reasonably clean condition and replaced when the signs have been moderately impaired by wear or damage. (2) In those cases where the division determines that retroreflectorization will not perform effectively, the division may require the use of appropriate illumination for the signs. AUTHORITY: section 622.027, RSMo 2016.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 265-8.018. Original rule filed May 2, 1991, effective Dec. 9, 1991. Moved and amended: Filed March 9, 2018, effective Oct. 30, 2018. Amended: Filed Sept. 8, 2023, effective April 30, 2024. *Original authority: 622.027, RSMo 1985, amended 1993, 1995.