Pedestrian crossing sign
People may be crossing the road ahead. Slow down and be ready to stop.
MUTCD designation W11-2. See the federal MUTCD, page 9.
How to read signs like this
Warning signs are usually yellow diamonds. They tell you about a hazard or change ahead (curves, intersections, merges, slippery roads) so you can slow down before you get there.
Practice question
What should you be ready for after this sign?
- A People may be walking in or crossing the road ahead
- B People may not cross the road here
- C A school crossing where a guard may stop traffic just ahead
- D A playground is next to the road
Show answer
A. People may be walking in or crossing the road ahead
A walking person on a yellow or yellow-green diamond warns of pedestrians in or near the road. Slow down and be ready to stop for them. If a downward arrow plaque is mounted below it, the crossing is right at the sign.
Source: MUTCD 11th ed., page 232
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