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Bicycle Crossing: What It Means & What To Do

Bicycle Crossing (W11-1) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: Bicyclists may be crossing or entering the road ahead

MUTCD CodeW11-1

CategoryWarning Signs

ShapeDiamond

ColorYellow with black

What Does the Bicycle Crossing Mean?

Bicyclists may be crossing or entering the road ahead.

About This Sign

This sign warns drivers to watch for bicyclists who may be crossing the road or riding alongside.

Commonly Confused With

Pedestrian Crossing (W11-2) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: A pedestrian crossing is ahead

Pedestrian Crossing

W11-2

Other Warning Signs

Sharp Turn (W1-1) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: A sharp turn is ahead

Sharp Turn

W1-1

Curve Ahead (W1-2) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: A curve is ahead

Curve Ahead

W1-2

Reverse Turn (W1-3) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: The road ahead makes two sharp turns in opposite directions

Reverse Turn

W1-3

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