MUTCD R9-4a: WALK ON LEFT FACING TRAFFIC and No Hitchhiking Signs
The R9-4a sign is covered in Section 2B.56 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)The WALK ON LEFT FACING TRAFFIC (R9-1) sign (see Figure 2B-27) may be used on highways where no sidewalks are provided.
- Guidance · Recommended (should)If used, the WALK ON LEFT FACING TRAFFIC sign should be installed on the right-hand side of the road where pedestrians walk on the pavement or shoulder in the absence of pedestrian pathways or sidewalks.
Where to read the rest
- Full text: MUTCD Section 2B.56: WALK ON LEFT FACING TRAFFIC and No Hitchhiking 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.56
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.