The R5-10c No Pedestrians sign is a California MUTCD regulatory sign. It is shown here as an educational reference with the official FHWA Standard Highway Signs layout and California sizing guidance.
MUTCD-style sign reference illustration. Always verify against the official CA MUTCD and Caltrans sign charts.
| Sign code | R5-10c |
|---|---|
| Federal code | R5-10c |
| Name | No Pedestrians |
| Category | Regulatory Signs |
| Shape | Rectangle |
| Color | White background, black legend |
| California status | Used in California per CA MUTCD |
| Typical CA minimum size | Per CA MUTCD minimum for the roadway type |
The official dimensioned layout drawings below show the exact border widths, legend and letter heights, spacing, corner radius, and the standard sizes used to fabricate R5-10c. Use them to confirm sign sizing for your road type before finalizing a traffic control plan.
Standard sizes for R5-10c are not tabulated here — see the official layout drawing below for full dimensions.
Layout drawing extracted from the FHWA Standard Highway Signs (public domain). Verify exact dimensions and sizes against the current CA MUTCD, Caltrans sign specifications, and Standard Plans for your application.
Download this sign or open the official MUTCD reference.
Official source: FHWA Standard Highway Signs, 2024 (11th Edition) — Regulatory signs.
This is an educational reference. Verify sign use, size, placement, and application against the current CA MUTCD, Caltrans sign specifications, Standard Plans, and the reviewing agency. Official source links are gathered in one place.
View official sourcesThe R5-10c No Pedestrians sign is a California MUTCD regulatory sign. It is shown here as an educational reference with the official FHWA Standard Highway Signs layout and California sizing guidance.
The R5-10c No Pedestrians sign is a California MUTCD regulatory sign. It is shown here as an educational reference with the official FHWA Standard Highway Signs layout and California sizing guidance. In the field, R5-10c No Pedestrians is typically positioned at the advance warning area, ahead of the work. Common deployments include used where no pedestrians conditions apply on a California project; selected and sized per the CA MUTCD and the roadway type; coordinated with the overall traffic control plan and permit. Always confirm its size, retroreflective sheeting, spacing, and placement against the CA MUTCD 2026 and the reviewing agency before finalizing the traffic control plan.
R5-10c No Pedestrians is used in California per the CA MUTCD. Confirm its size, retroreflective sheeting, placement, and spacing against the CA MUTCD 2026 and the reviewing agency before finalizing the traffic control plan.
Common field deployments
Agency review note
StreetsLA, LA County DPW, and Caltrans District 7 may require larger sizes or additional devices. Verify with the reviewing agency before finalizing the TCP.
Typical minimum: Per CA MUTCD minimum for the roadway type.
Sizes are CA MUTCD minimums and vary by roadway classification and speed. Verify against the CA MUTCD 2026 (CA MUTCD Part 2B (Regulatory Signs)), Caltrans sign specifications, and the reviewing agency.
Where it sits: Advance warning area, ahead of the work.
CA MUTCD reference: CA MUTCD Part 2B (Regulatory Signs).
In Los Angeles, temporary regulatory changes (speed, one-way, turn or entry restrictions) generally involve LADOT review, and on state highways Caltrans District 7. Regulatory authority cannot be created by signing alone — confirm the change is authorized by the agency with jurisdiction over the roadway.
Confirm R5-10c No Pedestrians is the correct designation, size, and placement for the condition. Public Ready can review sign selection against the TCP and agency requirements.
These signs are typically deployed alongside R5-10c on a California TCP.
Need a No Pedestrians (R5-10c) sign for a California work zone? Public Ready can help you rent or purchase project-ready signs.
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Educational reference only. This is not an official Caltrans, FHWA, or local agency publication and is not legal or engineering advice. Always verify sign selection, size, placement, spacing, and application against the current CA MUTCD 2026, Caltrans sign specifications, Standard Plans, project documents, and the reviewing agency’s requirements.
To understand the bigger picture around permits, agency review, lane closures, and pedestrian access for work zones using R5-10c No Pedestrians, visit WorkZoneCompliance.com.
Public Ready can help with R5-10c No Pedestrians — including sign rental or purchase, California-compliant signs and traffic control plan support, and agency-review support for Caltrans District 7, the City of Los Angeles, and LA County.
