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Stop for Pedestrians in Crosswalk: What It Means & What To Do

Stop for Pedestrians in Crosswalk (R1-5b) - rectangle (vertical) white with black/red regulatory sign: Stop for pedestrians within the crosswalk
MUTCD CodeR1-5b
CategoryRegulatory Signs
ShapeRectangle (vertical)
ColorWhite with black/red

What Does the Stop for Pedestrians in Crosswalk Mean?

Stop for pedestrians within the crosswalk. Yield the right-of-way to people on foot.

About This Sign

This sign is placed at mid-block crosswalks and uncontrolled intersections to remind drivers that pedestrians in the crosswalk have the right-of-way.

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

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

In-Street Pedestrian Crossing

R1-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Stop for Pedestrians in Crosswalk mean?

Stop for pedestrians within the crosswalk. Yield the right-of-way to people on foot.

What shape and color is the Stop for Pedestrians in Crosswalk?

The Stop for Pedestrians in Crosswalk uses the Rectangle (vertical) shape and White with black/red coloring.

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