R9-3 No Pedestrian Crossing (symbol)
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.
- Sign Name
- No Pedestrian Crossing (symbol)
- MUTCD Code
- R9-3
- Sign Category
- Pedestrian & Sidewalk Closure Signs
Specifications
- Shape
- Square
- Color / legend
- White background, black symbol, red circle and slash
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.
- Layout 118" × 18"
- Layout 224" × 24"
- Layout 330" × 30"
When & Where It's Used
- 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
Placement Context
- Where it sits
- At the point where the regulation applies, per CA MUTCD Part 2B.
- CA MUTCD reference
- CA MUTCD 2026 Chapter 2B — Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates
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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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