ThinkabaraKeep Right sign
Regulatory signs · MUTCD R4-7
What it means
Stay to the right of the divider or obstacle ahead.
How to recognize it
White vertical rectangle with an arrow passing to the right of an island.
What drivers do
Pass on the right side of the median, island or obstruction.
For kids walking and biking
Islands and medians can be a safe place to wait halfway across a wide street, if there is a crosswalk.
Check yourself
What does a KEEP RIGHT sign tell drivers?
Learning summary, not legal advice. Traffic laws vary by state — check your state driver's handbook. Drawing: our own illustration of the standard MUTCD design.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Keep Right sign mean?
Stay to the right of the divider or obstacle ahead.
What should a driver do at a Keep Right sign?
Pass on the right side of the median, island or obstruction.
What does the Keep Right sign look like?
White vertical rectangle with an arrow passing to the right of an island. It is a regulatory sign (white, red or black). MUTCD code R4-7.