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Turning Vehicles Yield to Pedestrians: What It Means & What To Do

Turning Vehicles Yield to Pedestrians (R10-15) - rectangle (vertical) white with black/red regulatory sign: Vehicles making turns must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk
MUTCD CodeR10-15
CategoryRegulatory Signs
ShapeRectangle (vertical)
ColorWhite with black/red

What Does the Turning Vehicles Yield to Pedestrians Mean?

Vehicles making turns must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

About This Sign

This sign reminds turning drivers that pedestrians crossing with the signal have the right-of-way.

Where you will see it

This sign is posted at intersections where turning vehicles cross a crosswalk used by people walking. It reminds you that those pedestrians cross with the signal.

What to do

  • Yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk before and while you turn.
  • Look carefully for people stepping into the crosswalk.
  • Let them finish crossing before you complete the turn.

A common mistake

Drivers watch for gaps in traffic and forget the crosswalk they are about to cross. Pedestrians crossing with the signal have the right-of-way over turning vehicles.

What to remember for the test

Remember who must yield: any turning vehicle gives way to pedestrians in the crosswalk. This applies to both left and right turns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Turning Vehicles Yield to Pedestrians mean?

Vehicles making turns must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

What shape and color is the Turning Vehicles Yield to Pedestrians?

The Turning Vehicles Yield to Pedestrians uses the Rectangle (vertical) shape and White with black/red coloring.

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