Relationship to Other TxDOT Documents

This field book presents guidance information that may support or supplement information contained in other TxDOT documents. The guidance contained in this field book does not supersede standards, recommended practices, or requirements established by other TxDOT documents.
  • Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (Texas MUTCD
    ) - The Texas MUTCD establishes practices for the selection, design, placement, operation, and maintenance of traffic control devices. Many of the figures in this field book contain cross-references to the Texas MUTCD to assist the user in determining the recommended practices for the use of a traffic control device. When a figure contains a cross-reference to the Texas MUTCD, the user should refer to the indicated section of the Texas MUTCD to determine the appropriate use of the sign. The
    2011
     Texas MUTCD
    Revision 2
     was used in the preparation of this edition of the field book.
  • Traffic Engineering Standard Sheets
     - The standard sheets developed by the Traffic Safety Division contain additional guidance for the design, placement, and mounting of traffic signs.
  • Standard Highway Sign Designs for Texas (SHSD)
     - The signs shown in the figures are provided for illustrative purposes only. Every effort has been extended to ensure that the appearances of the signs in these figures are accurate representations of the actual sign design. However, the SHSD for Texas should be used to determine the design and/or layout of signs.
In the case of differences in the guidance provided by various signing documents, the Texas MUTCD establishes the minimum criteria that shall, should, or may be followed as appropriate. The
Sign Crew Field Book
 criteria should be followed to the extent possible. Compliance for a sign installation is based on the minimum criteria in the Texas MUTCD.