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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.

Where you will see it

This sign is commonly seen at freeways and controlled-access highways. It is placed where people on foot might otherwise try to walk along or onto the roadway.

What to do

  • As a pedestrian, do not walk on this roadway.
  • Use a sidewalk or another route meant for walking.

A common mistake

Someone with a broken-down car may walk along the road for help. On a freeway this is dangerous, and the sign says pedestrians are not allowed.

What to remember for the test

Remember where you see it: freeways and controlled-access highways. The meaning is that pedestrians are not allowed on this roadway.

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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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