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Meaning of Stop Sign

Stop signs are designed to notify drivers that they must come to a complete stop and make sure the intersection is safe, without vehicles and pedestrians before continuing to pass the sign.

Location

This sign is often found at intersections.

Heads-ups

  • A stop sign is the only sign in the shape of an octagon.
  • When seeing a stop sign, you need to stop completely. Slowing down but not completely stopping is called a "rolling stop", which is illegal.
  • This sign is among one of the most important road traffic signs.

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