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'''Standard. '''An Emergency-Vehicle Traffic Control Signal shall be installed only at intersections where an emergency vehicle facility is located on a state highway and the emergency vehicle, upon leaving the facility, enters directly onto that highway. | '''Standard. '''An Emergency-Vehicle Traffic Control Signal shall be installed only at intersections where an emergency vehicle facility is located on a state highway and the emergency vehicle, upon leaving the facility, enters directly onto that highway. | ||
'''Option. '''An emergency-vehicle traffic control signal may be installed | '''Option. '''An emergency-vehicle traffic control signal may be installed for an emergency vehicle facility, without meeting signal warrants, if the facility has a dedicated entrance accessing the state highway. | ||
An emergency-vehicle hybrid beacon may be installed instead of an emergency-vehicle traffic control signal under the conditions described in [[902.14 Hybrid Beacons for Emergency-Vehicle Access (MUTCD Chapter 4N) #902.14.1|EPG 902.14.1]]. | An emergency-vehicle hybrid beacon may be installed instead of an emergency-vehicle traffic control signal under the conditions described in [[902.14 Hybrid Beacons for Emergency-Vehicle Access (MUTCD Chapter 4N) #902.14.1|EPG 902.14.1]]. | ||
'''Guidance. '''If a traffic control signal is not justified under the signal warrants of [[902.3 Traffic Control Signal Needs Studies (MUTCD Chapter 4C) #902.3|EPG 902.3]] | '''Guidance. '''If a traffic control signal is not justified under the signal warrants of [[902.3 Traffic Control Signal Needs Studies (MUTCD Chapter 4C) #902.3|EPG 902.3]], but gaps in traffic are not adequate to permit the timely entrance of emergency vehicles, or the stopping sight distance for vehicles approaching on the major street is insufficient for emergency vehicles, installing an emergency-vehicle traffic control signal should be considered. If one of the signal warrants of [[902.3 Traffic Control Signal Needs Studies (MUTCD Chapter 4C) #902.3|EPG 902.3]] is met and a traffic control signal is justified by an engineering study, and if a decision is made to install a traffic control signal, it should be installed based upon the provisions of [[902.4_Design_Features_of_Traffic_Control_Signals_(MUTCD_Chapter_4D)|EPG 902.4]] through [[902.9 Pedestrian Control Features (MUTCD Chapter 4I) #902.9|EPG 902.9]] and [[902.11 Accessible Pedestrian Signals and Detectors (MUTCD Chapter 4K) #902.11|EPG 902.11]]. | ||
The sight distance determination should be based on the location of the visibility obstruction for the critical approach lane for each street or drive and the posted or statutory speed limit or 85th-percentile speed on the major street, whichever is higher. | The sight distance determination should be based on the location of the visibility obstruction for the critical approach lane for each street or drive and the posted or statutory speed limit or 85th-percentile speed on the major street, whichever is higher. | ||
Latest revision as of 14:03, 2 November 2026
Replace EPG 902.13.1
902.13.1 Application of Emergency-Vehicle Traffic Control Signals (MUTCD Section 4M.01)
Support. An emergency-vehicle traffic control signal is a special traffic control signal that directs all conflicting traffic to stop in order to permit the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle to proceed into the roadway or intersection.
Standard. An Emergency-Vehicle Traffic Control Signal shall be installed only at intersections where an emergency vehicle facility is located on a state highway and the emergency vehicle, upon leaving the facility, enters directly onto that highway.
Option. An emergency-vehicle traffic control signal may be installed for an emergency vehicle facility, without meeting signal warrants, if the facility has a dedicated entrance accessing the state highway.
An emergency-vehicle hybrid beacon may be installed instead of an emergency-vehicle traffic control signal under the conditions described in EPG 902.14.1.
Guidance. If a traffic control signal is not justified under the signal warrants of EPG 902.3, but gaps in traffic are not adequate to permit the timely entrance of emergency vehicles, or the stopping sight distance for vehicles approaching on the major street is insufficient for emergency vehicles, installing an emergency-vehicle traffic control signal should be considered. If one of the signal warrants of EPG 902.3 is met and a traffic control signal is justified by an engineering study, and if a decision is made to install a traffic control signal, it should be installed based upon the provisions of EPG 902.4 through EPG 902.9 and EPG 902.11.
The sight distance determination should be based on the location of the visibility obstruction for the critical approach lane for each street or drive and the posted or statutory speed limit or 85th-percentile speed on the major street, whichever is higher.
Standard. For a new emergency vehicle signal installation, the emergency entity, city, or other organization having control over the emergency equipment, shall be required to pay the full cost of construction and will be required to maintain the equipment.
Support. The MoDOT district uses the applicant's request and supporting data to approve the installation. If approval is given, a contract is executed between the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission and the proper local authorities or organization that covers the installation, maintenance, and operation of such a signal.
Normally, a push button is located in the emergency facility. The push button and the connection (wireless or wired) to the signal will be provided and maintained by the emergency facility.
Upon completion of the installation, the requesting party will be responsible for all maintenance, replacement costs, and power costs.
The TR06 Emergency Vehicle Signal Agreement is the standard agreement to be used.
See EPG 902.6.18 for preemption.