Warning
MUTCD W2-4
T Intersection Sign — Meaning
- Category
- Warning
- Shape
- Diamond
- Colors
- Yellow, Black
- Text
- (T shape)
- MUTCD Code
- W2-4
What does the T Intersection Sign mean?
The T Intersection sign is a yellow diamond showing a T-shape, warning drivers that the road they are on ends ahead at a perpendicular cross road. They must turn either left or right; continuing straight is not possible.
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1
Reduce speed in preparation to stop and turn
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2
Choose your direction (left or right) and signal
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3
Yield to traffic on the cross road
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4
Watch for pedestrians at the T
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At dead-end roads that meet a through street -
In residential neighborhoods with cul-de-sac patterns -
In rural areas at the end of side roads -
At the end of one-way streets
A T Intersection sign means your road ends. Drivers who do not slow down enough may overshoot into the cross road or oncoming traffic. Always assume you must stop or yield at a T.
Does the road continue straight at a T intersection?
No — T intersection means the road ends at the cross road. You must turn left or right.
Who has right of way at a T intersection?
Generally, traffic on the through (cross) road has right of way over the road that ends. Look for Stop or Yield signs to confirm.
How much should I slow down for a T intersection?
Enough to come to a full stop if needed. Most T intersections are controlled by Stop signs requiring complete halt before turning.
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