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R1-5d Yield Here to Trail Crossing

Identifies the advance yielding location for a trail crossing used by pedestrians and bicyclists.

Sign Name
Yield Here to Trail Crossing
MUTCD Code
R1-5d
Sign Category
Regulatory Signs

Specifications

Shape
Rectangle (Vertical)
Color / legend
Black legend and border on white background; red YIELD symbol

Sizes & Dimensions (inches)

These are dimensions shown on the linked layout. Select the required size using the applicable MUTCD and agency requirements; the smallest drawing size is not necessarily the permitted minimum.

The displayed face is the left-arrow variant. The official drawing contains the right-arrow layout and a left-arrow example. California deletes the STOP counterpart R1-5e.

  • Drawing size 136" × 42"
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California Application & Variants

The displayed face is the left-arrow variant. The official drawing contains the right-arrow layout and a left-arrow example. California deletes the STOP counterpart R1-5e.

When & Where It's Used

  • Trail crossing control

Placement Context

Where it sits
Use in advance of an uncontrolled multi-lane trail crossing; coordinate the arrow and the advance yield-line location.
CA MUTCD reference
CA MUTCD 2026 §2B.19

Educational reference only. This is not an official Caltrans, FHWA, or local agency publication and is not legal or engineering advice. Always verify sign selection, size, placement, spacing, and application against the current CA MUTCD 2026, Caltrans sign specifications, Standard Plans, project documents, and the reviewing agency’s requirements. Local jurisdictions may impose additional requirements, and final selection, placement, and dimensions may require engineering judgment or agency approval. Reference editions: California MUTCD 2026 (effective January 18, 2026) and the Federal MUTCD 11th Edition with Revision 1.

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