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Chapter 47.36 RCW

TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES

Complete chapter HTMLPDF

RCW dispositions

Sections

HTMLPDF 47.36.005Definitions.
HTMLPDF 47.36.010Restoration of United States survey markers.
HTMLPDF 47.36.020Traffic control signals.
HTMLPDF 47.36.022Traffic control signals—Duration of yellow change interval.
HTMLPDF 47.36.025Vehicle-activated traffic control signals—Detection of motorcycles and bicycles.
HTMLPDF 47.36.030Traffic control devices—Specifications to counties and cities—Signs, banners over highways.
HTMLPDF 47.36.040Furnished by department, paid for by counties and cities.
HTMLPDF 47.36.050Duty to erect traffic devices on state highways and railroad crossings.
HTMLPDF 47.36.053General duty to place and maintain traffic devices on state highways and railroad crossings.
HTMLPDF 47.36.060Traffic devices on county roads and city streets.
HTMLPDF 47.36.070Failure to erect signs, procedure.
HTMLPDF 47.36.080Signs at railroad crossings.
HTMLPDF 47.36.090Cooperation with United States on road markers.
HTMLPDF 47.36.095Highway designation system—Signs.
HTMLPDF 47.36.097Highway designation system—Filing.
HTMLPDF 47.36.100Directional, caution, and stop signs.
HTMLPDF 47.36.110Stop signs, "Yield" signs—Duties of persons using highway.
HTMLPDF 47.36.120City limit signs.
HTMLPDF 47.36.130Meddling with signs prohibited.
HTMLPDF 47.36.141Bus shelters—Advertising.
HTMLPDF 47.36.180Forbidden devices—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 47.36.200Signs or flaggers at thoroughfare worksites—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 47.36.250Dangerous road conditions requiring special tires, chains, or traction equipment—Signs or devices—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 47.36.260Signs indicating proper lane usage.
HTMLPDF 47.36.270Regional shopping center directional signs.
HTMLPDF 47.36.280Pavement marking standards.
HTMLPDF 47.36.290State park directional signs.
HTMLPDF 47.36.300Supplemental directional signs—Erection by local governments.
HTMLPDF 47.36.310Motorist information signs—Interstate highways—Contents, placement, fees.
HTMLPDF 47.36.320Motorist information signs, tourist-oriented directional signs—Primary and scenic roads—Contents, placement, fees.
HTMLPDF 47.36.330Motorist information signs—Maximum number and distance.
HTMLPDF 47.36.340Motorist information signs—Lodging.
HTMLPDF 47.36.350Motorist information signs—Installation time.
HTMLPDF 47.36.360Motorist information signs—"RV" logo.
HTMLPDF 47.36.400Adopt-a-highway signs.
HTMLPDF 47.36.410Bridge jumping hazard signs.

Notes:

County roads, signs, signals, guideposts—Standards: RCW 36.86.040.
Range areas, signs: RCW 16.24.060.
Rules of the road: Chapter 46.61 RCW.