Keep Right: What It Means & What To Do
MUTCD CodeR4-7
CategoryRegulatory Signs
ShapeRectangle (vertical)
ColorWhite with black/red
What Does the Keep Right Mean?
Stay to the right of an obstacle, median, or traffic island.
About This Sign
The keep right sign directs drivers to pass to the right side of an obstruction or median.
Where you will see it
You see this sign at the front of an obstacle, median or traffic island that splits the road. It shows which side you must pass on.
What to do
- Pass on the right side of the obstacle, median or traffic island.
- Stay in your lane as you go past.
- Watch for traffic joining or separating beside you.
A common mistake
Drivers sometimes go by the wrong side of an island to save time, which can put them head-on against oncoming traffic.
What to remember for the test
Check which way the arrow points. The Keep Right sign means pass on the right of the obstruction, median or island.
Commonly Confused With
Other Regulatory Signs
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Keep Right mean?
Stay to the right of an obstacle, median, or traffic island.
What shape and color is the Keep Right?
The Keep Right uses the Rectangle (vertical) shape and White with black/red coloring.
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