Pedestrian Crossing Sign

Updated July 9, 2026

Pedestrian Crossing · MUTCD W11-2 · Warning sign

What the Pedestrian Crossing sign means

This yellow or fluorescent yellow-green diamond with a walking-person symbol warns that people may be crossing the road ahead, often near a marked crosswalk. Slow down, scan both sides, and be ready to stop and yield to anyone in or entering the crosswalk. It appears near schools, parks, trails, and busy pedestrian areas. Pedestrians have the right-of-way in crosswalks, and you must let them finish crossing. Never pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk — it may be yielding to someone you cannot yet see.

What to do when you see it

Slow down and be ready to stop for people crossing; never pass a vehicle stopped at the crosswalk.

On the CA permit test

A walking-person diamond warns pedestrians may cross ahead — slow down and yield to them.

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