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Yield Sign: What It Means & What To Do

Yield Sign (R1-2) - triangle (inverted) red and white regulatory sign: Slow down and be prepared to stop
MUTCD CodeR1-2
CategoryRegulatory Signs
ShapeTriangle (inverted)
ColorRed and white

What Does the Yield Sign Mean?

Slow down and be prepared to stop. Give the right-of-way to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection or roadway.

About This Sign

The triangular yield sign tells drivers they must let other traffic go first. You may proceed without stopping only if there is no conflicting traffic.

Commonly Confused With

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 Ahead (W3-2) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: A yield sign is ahead

Yield Ahead

W3-2

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

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

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

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