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In-Street Pedestrian Crossing: What It Means & What To Do

In-Street Pedestrian Crossing (R1-6) - rectangle (vertical) white with black/red regulatory sign: Yield to pedestrians crossing the road at this marked location
MUTCD CodeR1-6
CategoryRegulatory Signs
ShapeRectangle (vertical)
ColorWhite with black/red

What Does the In-Street Pedestrian Crossing Mean?

Yield to pedestrians crossing the road at this marked location.

About This Sign

This fluorescent yellow-green sign is placed in the roadway on a flexible post at crosswalks to increase visibility of pedestrian crossing areas.

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

R1-2

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

R1-5b

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the In-Street Pedestrian Crossing mean?

Yield to pedestrians crossing the road at this marked location.

What shape and color is the In-Street Pedestrian Crossing?

The In-Street Pedestrian Crossing uses the Rectangle (vertical) shape and White with black/red coloring.

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