The R9-3 No Pedestrians sign prohibits pedestrian travel along or across the roadway at that location. It uses the pedestrian symbol within a red circle and diagonal slash, and is typically posted where a sidewalk or crossing is closed and pedestrians must use an alternate route.
Posted where a sidewalk or crosswalk is closed to pedestrians. Confirm placement and supplemental plaques against the applicable CA MUTCD standard.
View this sign on the Federal MUTCD (FHWA)California-specific application notes and adoptions may differ. Review California requirements where applicable.
The R9-3 No Pedestrians sign prohibits pedestrian travel along or across the roadway at that location. It uses the pedestrian symbol within a red circle and diagonal slash, and is typically posted where a sidewalk or crossing is closed and pedestrians must use an alternate route.
The R9-3 No Pedestrians sign prohibits pedestrian travel along or across the roadway at that location. It uses the pedestrian symbol within a red circle and diagonal slash, and is typically posted where a sidewalk or crossing is closed and pedestrians must use an alternate route. In the field, R9-3 No Pedestrian Crossing (symbol) is typically positioned at the at and in advance of the pedestrian/sidewalk closure. Common deployments include posted where a sidewalk or crosswalk is closed to pedestrians; paired with a signed, ADA-compliant alternate pedestrian route; used at work-zone approaches where pedestrian travel is prohibited. Always confirm its size, retroreflective sheeting, spacing, and placement against the CA MUTCD 2026 and the reviewing agency before finalizing the traffic control plan.
Learn more about No Pedestrian Crossing (symbol) sign requirementsR9-3 No Pedestrians is used in California per the CA MUTCD to close a sidewalk or crossing to pedestrians, usually paired with signing that directs pedestrians to an accessible alternate route. Confirm its size, retroreflective sheeting, placement, and spacing against the CA MUTCD 2026 and the reviewing agency before finalizing the traffic control plan.
In Los Angeles, pedestrian routing is scrutinized by plan reviewers. The City of LA Bureau of Engineering (BOE) and StreetsLA (Bureau of Street Services) require TCPs to maintain ADA-compliant pedestrian access at all times or provide a clearly marked, compliant alternate route. Show barricades, signs, and accessible surfaces on the plan; on state highways in LA County, Caltrans District 7 reviews the encroachment permit and TCP.
Confirm R9-3 No Pedestrians is accompanied by a compliant alternate pedestrian route and is placed where pedestrians can see it before the closure. Public Ready can review sign selection against the TCP and agency requirements.
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. Written against California MUTCD 2026 (effective January 18, 2026) and the Federal MUTCD 11th Edition. Official sources last verified June 2026.
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