Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Transportation
 
Board
Department of Transportation
 
chapter
Standards for Use of Traffic Control Devices to Classify, Designate, Regulate, and Mark State Highways [24 VAC 30 ‑ 315]
 
Guidance Documents
 
Chapter Information
Description This regulation establishes the Virginia Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (VMUTCD), which includes the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual (VWAPM), as the standard for all highways under the jurisdiction of the Virginia Department of Transportation.
State Authority Sections 33.2-210 , 33.2-323 , 46.2-830 , and 46.2-1312 , Code of Virginia .
Federal Authority 23 CFR 655.603
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation 1. To ensure traffic signs,signals, and control markers and devices are designed and installed in compliance with accepted federal and agency requirements to preserve motorist safety and preserve the infrastructure of the road system.
2. To minimize the number and severity of highway accidents and fatalities.
3. To protect the public's health, safety, and welfare with the least possible intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.
4. To be written clearly and understandably.
Meetings See all meetings (5) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Steven Jack  / Regulatory Manager
Address: 1221 E. Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: steven.jack@vdot.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)786-3885    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Adoption of Virginia MUTCD version 11.0
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/17/2025.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Promulgation of Consolidated Traffic Marking Regulation and Repeal of Three Obsolete Regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/10/2012.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
9/25/2025 Agency Completed Amend
12/22/2020 Agency Completed Retain As Is