MUTCD

3B.19

Position

stop bar

Color

white

Type

transverse

National · Pavement Markings

Yield Line (Shark's Teeth)

Row of solid white triangles pointing toward you; slow down and yield to traffic or pedestrians before crossing.

A yield line is a row of solid white isosceles triangles, points aimed at approaching drivers, often called 'shark's teeth.' It marks the place where you must yield the right-of-way, typically at a roundabout entry, a midblock crosswalk, or where a lane must yield before merging. Slow down on approach, stop if necessary, and only proceed when the conflicting traffic or pedestrians have cleared. Cross the line only when it is safe to do so.