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47.36.053 - General duty to place and maintain traffic devices on state highways and railroad crossings.

General duty to place and maintain traffic devices on state highways and railroad crossings.

The department shall place and maintain such traffic devices conforming to the manual and specifications adopted upon all state highways as it deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this title or to regulate, warn, or guide traffic.

[1984 c 7 § 191; 1961 c 13 § 47.36.053. Prior: 1937 c 53 § 51; RRS § 6400-51. Formerly RCW 47.36.050, part.]

Notes: Severability -- 1984 c 7: See note following RCW 47.01.141.