NC H844

Grants the Department of Transportation authority and supervision over electronic traffic signals and other electronic traffic control devices on all public highways, roads, and streets in North Carolina.

Requires the Department to develop and publish standards on its website for operating electronic traffic signals and electronic traffic control devices.

Mandates the Department notify local governments in writing if they are not operating traffic signals in accordance with established standards and allow 60 days for corrective action.

Authorizes the Department to assume control of traffic signal operations if a local government fails to comply within 60 days, with the local government required to reimburse the Department for all costs incurred during its control.

Takes effect October 1, 2017.