Relating to: limiting liability relating to traffic control devices for manufacturers and others.

Senate Bill 209 limits the legal liability for manufacturers, distributors, sellers, installers, and owners of traffic control devices. Under this bill, these entities are not liable for damages if a device complies with the specifications outlined in the official traffic control devices manual and operates as intended. This protection covers various claims, including personal injury, property damage, negligence, and breach of warranty. However, the liability limitation does not apply if there is clear evidence that the device failed to meet specifications or operate as intended when the damage occurred. The bill also establishes a rebuttable presumption of compliance if the device was designed and installed according to manual standards or with authorized deviations.