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State Traffic Engineering and Operations Office
Operations — Highway Signing Program
Intended for the safe movement of motor vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian
traffic, signs regulate, warn, guide, and provide information about roadway
services.
Section 316.0745 of the Florida Statutes assigns the FDOT responsibility for
adopting a uniform system of traffic control devices of all locations where the
public travels. In Florida, signs intended to control traffic must comply with
the national standards published by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
found in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the Standard
Highway Sign Manual.
States may further define sign designs specific for use within their own
jurisdictions when the criteria is in substantial compliance with the MUTCD.
The details regarding the design, installation and specifications for signs
adopted by the FDOT in our Traffic Engineering Manual , the Design Standards,
and Standard Specifications for Highway Signs. Florida's Highway Guide Sign
Program contains adopted criteria regarding eligibility for destination guide
signing.
The FDOT's Highway Signing Team is composed of representatives from every
District Traffic Operations Office, Roadway Design, Maintenance, and the State
Sign Shop. This partnering provides an open venue for discussion of signing for
traffic control as a dynamic component of roadway safety and an essential means
of communication.
For
more
information
about
the
FDOT
Highway
Signing
Program,
click
on
the
links
below.
Or
check
our
Frequently
Asked
Questions
section.
FDOT
Highway
Signing
Program
Links
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Approved Safety Messages for Portable Changeable Message Signs Displays the approved safety messages that can used on portable changeable message signs (CMS). Only approved messages, as shown in this list, are to be allowed on the State Highway System by any agency. Mark Wilson, State Traffic Operations Engineer
(mark.wilson@dot.state.fl.us), must approve all proposed new messages prior to use on the State Highway System.
Chapter
14-15.010, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.)
Design Standard Indexes (see 11200 and 17000 series)
FHWA MUTCD
FHWA SHS
Florida
Control Cities
Florida's Highway Sign Library
Florida's New Interstate Exit Numbers
Florida Statute 316.0745
Rule 14-51, F.A.C., Florida's Highway Guide Sign Program 
Rules of the State of Florida - Dept. of Transportation
Standard Specifications for Highway Signs ( See 700 series)
Traffic Engineering Manual
Tourist Oriented Directional Signing Program for Rural Counties
- Program Presentation
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Introductory Brochure
- 14-51 Part VI (F.A.C.) 
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2010 Interim Design Standard 17354 TOURIST ORIENTED DIRECTIONAL SIGNS (7/09)
Frequently Asked Questions
For additional
information,
please contact
Fred Heery at
fred.heery@dot.state.fl.us.

Florida Department of Transportation
State Traffic Engineering and Operations Office
605 Suwannee Street, MS 90
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450
Phone: (850) 410-5600
Toll Free: 866-374-3368, Ext. 5600
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