R9-3a No Pedestrian Crossing
Prohibits pedestrians from crossing at the location where the word-legend NO PEDESTRIAN CROSSING sign is posted, directing them to a designated crossing instead.
- Sign Name
- No Pedestrian Crossing
- General Meaning
- Prohibits pedestrians from crossing at the location where the word-legend NO PEDESTRIAN CROSSING sign is posted, directing them to a designated crossing instead.
- MUTCD Code
- R9-3a
- Typical Use
- At and in advance of the pedestrian/sidewalk closure.
- Sign Category
- Pedestrian & Sidewalk Closure Signs
Specifications
- Standard Shape
- Rectangle (Vertical)
- Background Color
- White
- Legend / Symbol
- Black legend
- Border
- Black
- Reflectivity
- High Intensity (for nighttime visibility)
- Compliance
- MUTCD / CA MUTCD
Standard Sizes (inches)
- Conventional Rectangle (Vertical)24"–48" tall
- Expressway Rectangle (Vertical)36"–60" tall
- Freeway Rectangle (Vertical)48"–72" tall
Material / Application Notes
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 Notes
California-specific application notes and adoptions may differ. Review California requirements where applicable.
What It Means / When This Sign Is Used
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 requirementsWhen & Where It's Used
- Prohibiting crossings at closed or unsafe locations
- Routing pedestrians to the designated accessible crossing
- Used with SIDEWALK CLOSED and crosswalk signing
Placement on a Traffic Control Plan
- Where it sits
- At and in advance of the pedestrian/sidewalk closure.
- CA MUTCD reference
- CA MUTCD Part 2B (pedestrian/sidewalk regulatory signs) and Part 6F
- Typical minimum size
- 24" × 12" to 24" × 18" (pedestrian sign)
California / Field Use Notes
Used 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.
Common Plan Review Comments
- No ADA-compliant alternate pedestrian route shown on the TCP.
- Sidewalk closure not signed in advance (cross-here / ahead signs missing).
- Accessible width and surface of the pedestrian detour not noted.
- Barricades and detectable edging not shown at the closure.
Confirm a signed, accessible alternate crossing exists wherever crossing is prohibited. Public Ready reviews pedestrian crossing restrictions on the TCP.
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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. 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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