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Official United States Pedestrians Use Crosswalk Road Sign

Federal MUTCD Specifications

Standard Code
R9-3b
Sign Category
Regulatory
Shape
Vertical Rectangle
Color Scheme
White with 'PEDESTRIANS USE CROSSWALK' and Directional Arrow

Regulatory Road Sign (R9-3b)

Pedestrians Use Crosswalk Sign Meaning & Driving Rules

Directs pedestrians to the nearest designated crosswalk equipped with safety signals.

Required Driver Action & Right-of-Way Protocol

Be alert for pedestrians walking toward the crosswalk.

Detailed Overview & Purpose

The Pedestrians Use Crosswalk sign (R9-3b) directs pedestrians away from hazardous crossing points toward a safe, signalized crosswalk.

Key Standard & Origin: Chunnels pedestrian flow to locations with ADA-accessible ramps and countdown signals.

Where You'll Find This Sign

Mid-block barriers and complex arterial intersections.

Common Driver Mistakes to Avoid

Ignoring directional arrows and crossing across traffic barriers.

How This Sign Appears on the DMV Knowledge & Road Test

Pedestrian safety and urban crosswalk management.

Legal Penalties and Moving Violations

Pedestrian traffic citations apply for crossing outside the crosswalk.

DMV Knowledge Check

When you encounter the official Pedestrians Use Crosswalk (R9-3b) on a roadway, what is your legal duty?

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