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Stop Ahead sign

Stop Ahead Sign

MUTCD W3-1

A stop sign is ahead; prepare to stop.

What it looks like

A yellow diamond warning sign showing a black outline of a red-and-white stop sign to warn that a stop sign is ahead.

When you'll see it

It is posted before an actual stop sign, especially where the stop is hidden by a curve, hill, or trees and could be missed.

What to do

Begin slowing down so you can make a complete stop at the stop sign ahead.

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Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), 11th Edition — FHWA.