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Official United States Multi-Use Trail Crossing Plaque Road Sign

Federal MUTCD Specifications

Standard Code
W11-12P
Sign Category
Warning
Shape
Horizontal Rectangle
Color Scheme
Yellow with 'TRAIL X-ING' Text

Warning Road Sign (W11-12P)

Multi-Use Trail Crossing Plaque Sign Meaning & Driving Rules

Supplemental plaque mounted below crossing signs indicating a multi-use trail for pedestrians, runners, and cyclists.

Required Driver Action & Right-of-Way Protocol

Slow down and scan both sides of the trail. Stop completely for anyone entering the crossing.

Detailed Overview & Purpose

The Trail Crossing plaque (W11-12P) specifies that the crossing serves a multi-use recreational trail. Expect pedestrians, runners, rollerbladers, and bicyclists crossing at varied speeds.

Key Standard & Origin: Trail crossings often have rapid-flashing beacons (RRFBs) that pedestrians activate before stepping into the crosswalk.

Where You'll Find This Sign

Where greenways, rail-trails, and recreational paths cross public highways.

Common Driver Mistakes to Avoid

Failing to scan both directions of the trail for fast-approaching runners or cyclists.

How This Sign Appears on the DMV Knowledge & Road Test

Pedestrian and cyclist right-of-way at mid-block recreational crossings.

Legal Penalties and Moving Violations

Failure to yield in marked trail crosswalks carries moving violation fines.

DMV Knowledge Check

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