Safety Programs
The Division of Safety Programs supports Caltrans in meeting the Safety First goal, using the Safe System Approach, and reducing fatalities and serious injuries on state highways. Contact Safety Programs
Proven Safety Countermeasures
- Caltrans Proven Safety Countermeasures Resources
- Federal Highway Administration Proven Safety Countermeasures Resources
Traffic Calming
Traffic Control Devices
- CA Traffic Control Devices Committee
- CA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
- National Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices 2023 Review
- CA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Email Notifications
- Roadway Lighting Manual
- CA Numbered Exit Uniform System
- Contractor-Furnished Signs
- Construction Project Funding Identification Signs
- Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Signs
- Setting Speed Limits
- Sign Charts | Sign Specification Drawings
- Specific Service (Business Logo) Signs
- Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs
- Victims Memorial Signs
- Work Zone Traffic Control Resources
- Zero-Emission Vehicle Signage
Traffic Safety
- 2023-24 Road Safety Action Plan (PDF)
- 2024 Highway Safety Improvement Program Implementation Plan (PDF)
- CA Highway Safety Improvement Plan
- Director’s Policy on Road Safety (PDF)
- Local Development Intergovernmental Review Safety Review Practitioners Guidance (PDF)
- Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware Implementation (Permanent and Temporary Traffic Safety Devices)
- Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team
- Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety
- Strategic Highway Safety Plan
- Traffic Safety System Manual
- Wrong Way Pilot Projects
Traffic Tools
- Authorized Materials Lists
- Qualified Products List (PDF)
- Census Program (Traffic Counts/Volumes & Monthly Vehicle Miles of Travel)
- CHP Traffic Incidents
- Crash Data Request Form (PDF)
- Customer Service Request
Report a damaged sign, traffic signal, ramp metering, work zone concerns, etc. - Division Policy:
- Traffic Operations
- Email Safety Programs