MassDOT HD TOP TCSP-120
REV 11-15-12
* A period of seven consecutive days or more in any given month.
TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL REGULATION
Pursuant to M
ASS. GEN. LAWS c. 85, § 2 the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (“MassDOT”) hereby approves the
following described traffic control signal installation and auxiliary signs and surface markings for the above captioned location,
provided that a permit for the opening of the road and the placing of structures thereon shall be received from the board or officer in
charge of the road.
This Regulation is granted for the specific signal installation described herein and for its operation in accordance with the
conditions set forth below and with the requirements of the MassDOT. The details for any materials, alterations, or any continued
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or
substantial departure from the provisions of this Regulation must be submitted to the MassDOT for approval with data sufficient to
justify such modification. Failure to comply with the requirements and standards set forth by the MassDOT shall automatically void
this Regulation during such time as non-compliance exists.
I. STANDARDS OF INSTALLATION
The traffic control signal installation and all auxiliary sign and surface markings which are used in conjunction with such
installation shall conform with the requirements of the MassDOT and with the attached sketch.
II. OPERATION OF SIGNALS
1. Traffic Control…………………......
2. Coordination……………………….
3. Special Connections………………..
4. Timing for Automatic Operations....
5. Hours for Automatic Operation……
Signals shall be operated in stop and go mode continuously unless unusual or emergency
conditions arise which temporarily justify flashing operations or manual override.
6. Flashing Operation…………………
Whenever a signal is not operating as traffic control device (stop and go), it must Flash
Yellow or Flash Red as set forth in the accompanying timing and sequence chart for
emergency operation. The flashing rate must conform to the latest edition of the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
7. Manual Operation………………….
Signals may be operated manually at any time irrespective of the hours designated in Part
II (5) of this Regulation.
Upon proper justification signals can be discontinued. If required and justified,
appropriate alternate traffic controls must be installed prior to discontinuance of signals.
Discontinued signal faces must be turned away from traffic, taken down or covered and
the District Highway Director notified.
Issuance of this Regulation Supersedes and Terminates:
ASSACHUSETTS
EPARTMENT OF
RANSPORTATION
BY___________________________________________________
Neil E. Boudreau
State Traffic Engineer
State Permit No.: issued to this intersection
City or Town: __________________________________
Location: ______________________________________
Regulation No.: ______________ Date: _____________
