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R9-6 Bicycles Yield to Pedestrians

Requires bicyclists to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, shown with the bicycle symbol and the legend YIELD TO PEDS.

Sign Name
Bicycles Yield to Pedestrians
MUTCD Code
R9-6
Sign Category
Pedestrian & Sidewalk Closure Signs

Specifications

Shape
Rectangle (Vertical)
Color / legend
White background, black legend and bicycle 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.

  • Layout size12" × 18"
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When & Where It's Used

  • Shared bicyclist/pedestrian routes through work zones
  • Paths where bicyclists must yield to people walking
  • Used with bicycle and pedestrian detour signing

Placement Context

Where it sits
At and in advance of the pedestrian/sidewalk closure.
CA MUTCD reference
CA MUTCD 2026 Chapter 9B — Bicycle Regulatory Signs

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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