R1-2 Yield Sign
Requires drivers to slow down and yield the right-of-way to traffic and pedestrians, stopping only if necessary to avoid a conflict.
| Sign code | R1-2 |
|---|---|
| Federal code | R1-2 |
| Name | Yield |
| Category | Regulatory Signs |
| Shape | Triangle (Inverted) |
| Color | Red and white background, red legend |
| California status | Used in California per CA MUTCD |
| Typical CA minimum size | 36" equilateral triangle minimum |
What This Sign Means
Requires drivers to slow down and yield the right-of-way to traffic and pedestrians, stopping only if necessary to avoid a conflict.
California Temporary Traffic Control Use
Used in California work zones for temporary merge and access control where yielding rather than stopping is appropriate.
Common TCP Context
- Temporary merge points and construction access
- Yield control where stopping is not required
- Supporting alternating movements near work areas
California Size Requirements
Typical minimum: 36" equilateral triangle minimum.
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.
Common Placement on a TCP
Where it sits: Point of regulation within the activity area.
CA MUTCD reference: CA MUTCD Part 2B (Regulatory Signs).
Los Angeles Area Usage Notes
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.
Common Plan Review Comments
- Temporary regulatory control not warranted or conflicts with existing control.
- Reduced speed limit posted without proper speed-setting authorization.
- Wrong-way protection (DO NOT ENTER / WRONG WAY) missing at closed approaches.
- Sign size not appropriate for the facility.
Plan Review Notes
Confirm yield control fits the geometry and sight distance of the temporary movement. Public Ready reviews temporary yield placement.
Signs Commonly Used Together
These signs are typically deployed alongside R1-2 on a California TCP.
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Official References
- California MUTCD (Caltrans)
Free official resource — opens official government website
- Federal MUTCD (FHWA)
Free official resource — opens official government website
- Caltrans Sign Charts
Free official resource — opens official government website
- FHWA Standard Highway Signs
Free official resource — opens official government website
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.
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