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State Traffic Engineering and Operations Office
Approved Product List (APL) for Traffic Control Signal Devices
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the APL
Traffic Systems APL Overview
Section 316.0745, Florida Statutes, states that "All official
traffic control signals or official traffic control devices purchased and
installed in this state by any public body or official shall conform with the
manual (MUTCD) and specifications (in our case it is the MSTCSD) published by
the Department of Transportation."
The Department of Transportation evaluates and pre-approves many types of
devices, however, the Traffic Operations Office specifically certifies only
traffic control signal devices.
All contractors, manufacturers or suppliers who intend to install
or sell a Traffic Control Signal Device within the state of
Florida must follow the Department's APL Approval Process
to obtain approval for their device prior to its use.
What is the Approved Product List (APL)?
The Traffic Operations Office has the responsibility of certifying
(pre-approving) all Official Traffic Control Signal Devices (and related
ancillary equipment or materials) used during the construction and/or
maintenance of a signalized intersection. On the Approved Product List (or APL)
is where this pre-approved equipment is kept. The APL also includes Traffic
Monitoring Equipment (count, speed, classification, etc. equipment).
A Traffic Control Signal Device as defined by the FDOT, is any
device, either manually, electrically or mechanically operated, by which
traffic is alternately directed to stop and permitted to proceed. This
includes, but is not limited to controller assemblies (controller cabinets and
their contents); signal heads including their hanging devices; vehicle detector
systems (loops, sealant, amplifier), and pedestrian detection systems
(push-button, push-button housing and signal). (See a listing of the
APL Equipment Information
).
An Ancillary Traffic Control Signal Device is any
device not classified as an official traffic control signal device, but is used
to support the application or use of an official traffic control signal device
that has also been determined by the Department to require pre-approval and
listing on the APL. (See a listing of the
APL
Equipment Information
).
For all other pre-approved products, go to the Department's Qualified
Product List or
QPL
, which lists all other approved products and materials utilized during the
construction and maintenance of the Department's roads and bridges (paint
stripping, RPM's, MOT devices, etc.).
For additional information, please contact Liang Hsia at
Liang.Hsia@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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