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White rectangular sign with a black arrow curving right around a raised island symbol

Keep Right sign

R4-7 tells traffic to pass on the right side of an obstruction or island.

MUTCD code R4-7 · Regulatory sign · Source: MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2B.39

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White rectangular sign with a black arrow curving right around a raised island symbol
  • Keep to the right of the island ahead
  • Turn right at the next intersection
  • Merge left because a lane ends
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Keep to the right of the island ahead

This sign is placed at traffic islands and similar obstructions. Stay to their right.

Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition, Section 2B.39

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