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Divided Highway: What It Means & What To Do

Divided Highway (R6-3) - rectangle (vertical) white with black/red regulatory sign: The road ahead is divided by a median
MUTCD CodeR6-3
CategoryRegulatory Signs
ShapeRectangle (vertical)
ColorWhite with black/red

What Does the Divided Highway Mean?

The road ahead is divided by a median. Keep right of the divider.

About This Sign

This sign alerts drivers that the highway ahead has a physical median or barrier separating opposing traffic.

Other Regulatory Signs

Stop Sign (R1-1) - octagon red with white regulatory sign: Come to a complete stop before the stop line or crosswalk

Stop Sign

R1-1

Yield Sign (R1-2) - triangle (inverted) red and white regulatory sign: Slow down and be prepared to stop

Yield Sign

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Stop for Pedestrians in Crosswalk (R1-5b) - rectangle (vertical) white with black/red regulatory sign: Stop for pedestrians within the crosswalk

Stop for Pedestrians in Crosswalk

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