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No Pedestrians: What It Means & What To Do

No Pedestrians (R9-3) - rectangle (vertical) white with black/red regulatory sign: Pedestrians are not allowed on this roadway
MUTCD CodeR9-3
CategoryRegulatory Signs
ShapeRectangle (vertical)
ColorWhite with black/red

What Does the No Pedestrians Mean?

Pedestrians are not allowed on this roadway.

About This Sign

This sign prohibits pedestrian access, commonly seen on freeways and controlled-access highways.

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 No Pedestrians mean?

Pedestrians are not allowed on this roadway.

What shape and color is the No Pedestrians?

The No Pedestrians uses the Rectangle (vertical) shape and White with black/red coloring.

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