Stop
Category
Regulatory
Shape
Octagon
Color
Red and white
This sign requires you to come to a complete stop. Halt fully behind the stop line or crosswalk, yield to pedestrians and cross traffic, and proceed only when the way is clear.
Common test question
On the DMV permit test you may be shown this sign and asked “What does this sign mean?” The answer is Stop. Recognize it by its octagon shape and red and white colors — a hallmark of regulatory signs.
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