Yield here to pedestrians sign
Yield to pedestrians at this line, set back from a crosswalk so drivers in other lanes can see people crossing.
MUTCD designation R1-5. See the federal MUTCD, page 121.
How to read signs like this
Regulatory signs tell you what the law requires: stop, yield, speed limits, turns and lanes. Most are white rectangles with black or red. Red means stop, yield or a prohibition; a red circle with a slash means “no”.
Practice question
This sign stands before a crosswalk on a road with two lanes in your direction. What should you do when someone is crossing?
- A Yield by stopping back at the marked line, short of the crosswalk
- B Stop right at the edge of the crosswalk, as close to it as you can
- C Go ahead, since pedestrians here must wait for cars
- D Stop only if a signal turns red for your lane
Show answer
A. Yield by stopping back at the marked line, short of the crosswalk
On multi-lane roads, a car stopped at the crosswalk can block other drivers from seeing the pedestrian, and a car in the next lane may keep going. Stopping back at the yield line keeps sight lines open for everyone. Always slow down when another vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk.
Source: MUTCD 11th ed., page 121
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