MUTCD R9-3: Pedestrian Crossing Signs
The R9-3 sign is covered in Section 2B.57 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition. Below are the provisions from that section that describe when the sign is used and how it is placed.
What it means and when it is used
- Option · Permitted (may)Pedestrian Crossing signs (see Figure 2B-27 ) may be used to limit pedestrian crossing to specific locations.
- Standard · Required (shall)If used, Pedestrian Crossing signs shall be installed to face pedestrian approaches.
Placement and mounting
- Option · Permitted (may)The NO PEDESTRIAN CROSSING (R9-3a) word message sign may be used as an alternate to the R9-3 symbol sign. The USE CROSSWALK (R9-3bP) supplemental plaque, along with an arrow, may be installed below either sign to designate the direction of the crossing.
- Guidance · Recommended (should)The R9-3bP plaque should not be installed in combination with educational plaques.
Where to read the rest
- Full text: MUTCD Section 2B.57: Pedestrian Crossing Signs
- Minimum sign sizes by roadway type are in the size section for this chapter: Section 2B.03
- Mounting height, lateral offset and retroreflectivity for any sign: MUTCD sign placement guide
Related signs in Section 2B.57
Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition (Federal Highway Administration, December 2023, public domain). Excerpts are shortened and shown out of context; read the full section before specifying a sign. Your state may still be operating under the 2009 edition or a state supplement. Official manual: mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov.