Prohibits pedestrians from crossing at the location where the word-legend NO PEDESTRIAN CROSSING sign is posted, directing them to a designated crossing instead.
Prohibiting crossings at closed or unsafe locations. 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.
Prohibits pedestrians from crossing at the location where the word-legend NO PEDESTRIAN CROSSING sign is posted, directing them to a designated crossing instead.
Prohibits pedestrians from crossing at the location where the word-legend NO PEDESTRIAN CROSSING sign is posted, directing them to a designated crossing instead. In the field, R9-3a No Pedestrian Crossing is typically positioned at the at and in advance of the pedestrian/sidewalk closure. Common deployments include prohibiting crossings at closed or unsafe locations; routing pedestrians to the designated accessible crossing; used with SIDEWALK CLOSED and crosswalk signing. 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 sign requirementsUsed in California work zones to keep pedestrians from crossing at a closed or unsafe location and route them to the accessible crossing designated on the TCP.
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 a signed, accessible alternate crossing exists wherever crossing is prohibited. Public Ready reviews pedestrian crossing restrictions on the TCP.
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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