Regulatory sign
No pedestrians sign
What does the No pedestrians sign mean?
People on foot must not go past this sign. It is used where walking would be dangerous, such as some fast roads.
What it means
Pedestrians are not allowed beyond the sign.
A red ring with a walking figure means walking is banned, not that there is a crossing.
As a driver, it tells you that you should not expect people on foot along the road ahead, though you should still watch for anyone who has ignored it or broken down.
Where you'll see it
At the start of roads, tunnels or bridges where it is unsafe to walk.
Rules to know
The sign means no pedestrians.
Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 17
Common mistakes
Mistake: Mistaking it for a pedestrian crossing sign.
Instead: A walking figure in a red ring is a ban on walking. Crossings are warned of by a red triangle.
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Often confused with
Pedestrian crossing
Warning sign
A red triangle warning of a zebra crossing ahead.
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Sources
- Know Your Traffic Signs (Department for Transport, Sixth edition, 2023), Regulatory signs, p. 17
Sign image: Department for Transport, Traffic sign images (diagram 625.1). © Crown copyright, reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026. This page explains the sign in our own words; for the full rules, see The Highway Code. How we source and check content