ThinkabaraPedestrian Crossing sign
School, pedestrian & bike signs · MUTCD W11-2
What it means
People may be crossing the road here.
How to recognize it
Fluorescent yellow-green (or yellow) diamond with a person walking.
What drivers do
Slow down, watch for people, and stop for anyone in the crosswalk.
For kids walking and biking
Cross here, at the crosswalk. Look left, right and left again, and keep looking while you cross.
Check yourself
What should a driver do near a pedestrian crossing sign?
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 Pedestrian Crossing sign mean?
People may be crossing the road here.
What should a driver do at a Pedestrian Crossing sign?
Slow down, watch for people, and stop for anyone in the crosswalk.
What does the Pedestrian Crossing sign look like?
Fluorescent yellow-green (or yellow) diamond with a person walking. It is a school, pedestrian & bike sign (fluorescent yellow-green). MUTCD code W11-2.