§ 31-13-1 State traffic commission – Manual of traffic control devices
§ 31-13-2 Devices on state highways
§ 31-13-3 Devices on local highways
§ 31-13-4 Obedience to devices
§ 31-13-5 Signs prerequisite to enforcement of provisions
§ 31-13-6 Meaning of traffic control signals
§ 31-13-7 Signals at places other than intersections
§ 31-13-8 Pedestrian control signals
§ 31-13-9 Flashing signals
§ 31-13-10 Unauthorized signs and devices prohibited
§ 31-13-10.1 Traffic control signal preemption devices
§ 31-13-11 Injury to signs and devices
§ 31-13-12 Traffic control near road construction and maintenance operation
§ 31-13-13 Hospital sign indicating emergency treatment facility
§ 31-13-14 Time period to complete projects
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