Traffic control "stop ahead", a distance ahead

Traffic control "stop ahead", a distance ahead: what it means

Sign W302+IN11.3

What it means

Traffic control "stop ahead": there is a stop sign ahead. It is still a distance ahead.

What you must do

Slow down in good time and be ready to stop.

Remember

A stop is coming, a distance ahead: slow down early.

Test yourself

Question 1
You are driving on a public road and pass the combination sign shown. Where is the stop control to be expected?
- A At every intersection for the distance indicated
- B Immediately at the combination sign
- C A distance ahead, as indicated on the plate
Show answer
Answer: C: A distance ahead, as indicated on the plate
A stop sign inside a red triangle, with a distance plate under it, means traffic control "stop ahead", a distance ahead.

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