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HRS §291C-39

Uniform standards for traffic signs and markings

The state transportation department must set one set of rules for all official traffic signs and markings, after talking with the counties. These rules cover signs like stop, yield, speed limit, railroad, street name, and crossing signs, plus road lines and markings. The rules must follow federal standards.

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The statute, as written — Traffic control devices; uniform standards and specifications

The department of transportation, after consultation with the counties, shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 prescribing uniform standards and specifications for all official traffic control devices installed pursuant to this chapter, including stop signs, yield signs, speed limit signs, railroad warning approach signs, street name signs, crossing signs, any lines or markings on a roadway, and any other sign or marking required or authorized by the Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, as amended.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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