In-Street Pedestrian Crossing: What It Means & What To Do
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.
Where you will see it
This fluorescent yellow-green sign stands in the roadway itself on a flexible post, right at a marked crosswalk. It is meant to make the crossing easier to see.
What to do
- Yield to anyone crossing at this marked location.
- Slow down as you approach the post.
- Do not drive around the sign into a gap while someone is crossing.
A common mistake
Because the sign sits in the lane and is made to flex, some drivers treat it as an obstacle to nudge past. It is a real sign telling you to yield.
What to remember for the test
The bright yellow-green color and the in-road post are the clues. The tested point is simple: yield to pedestrians crossing at the marked crosswalk.
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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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