2003 Edition with Revision No. 1 Incorporated, effective July 21, 2004 (PDF)

Viewing the MUTCD
If you have difficulty viewing the MUTCD sections (in PDF format), you may need to download and install new software. For best results we recommend Netscape Navigator, version 4 or higher, Internet Explorer, version 4 or higher, and Adobe Reader.

MUTCD 2003 Rev. 1 (HTML Version) is accessible to individuals with disabilities, per Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Printing the MUTCD
The manual is set up for double-sided, offset printing to be placed in a three-ring binder. The first 5 pages include a spine, title page, cover page, etc. If you are having trouble printing the MUTCD, you may need to adjust settings in "File > Page Setup" menu, in Adobe Acrobat. A high-grade ink-jet or laser printer is recommended for a quality hard copy.

Certain chapters and sections of the MUTCD have very large file sizes due to the large page count, number of illustrations, or both, contained within (example, 2003 Edition Section 6H, 98 pages with 47 illustrations). These large files can present problems when printing, depending on the printer used. This is often due to the amount of memory within the printer itself, which is often minimal, especially with the printers sold through office supply outlets. If the printer will not print the file, or prints it with errors, sending the file to the printer in smaller sections (10-20 pages at a time) often solves the problem.

If you are still experiencing difficulties after making the suggested adjustments, please submit your problem to Traffic Engineering Division, and you will receive a reply.

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COVER, INTRODUCTION, AND TABLE OF CONTENTS [Rev. 1 included - cover only]