4-Way / All-Way Plaque: What It Means & What To Do
What Does the 4-Way / All-Way Plaque Mean?
Every approach to this intersection must stop. Proceed in the order you arrived; if two vehicles arrive together, yield to the vehicle on your right.
About This Sign
These plaques are added below a stop sign to advise that all approaching traffic to this intersection must stop before proceeding, in the order you arrived. If two vehicles arrive at the same time, yield to the vehicle on your right.
Where you will see it
You see this plaque mounted below a stop sign at an intersection. It tells you that traffic from every direction must stop, not only the road you are on.
What to do
- Come to a full stop, even if the other roads look empty.
- Go in the order that vehicles arrived.
- If two vehicles arrive together, yield to the vehicle on your right.
A common mistake
Rolling through because the cross traffic seems to be absent, or going out of turn. Every approach stops here, so wait for your turn in the order of arrival.
What to remember for the test
Remember the two rules: first to arrive goes first, and when two arrive at the same time, yield to the vehicle on your right.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 4-Way / All-Way Plaque mean?
Every approach to this intersection must stop. Proceed in the order you arrived; if two vehicles arrive together, yield to the vehicle on your right.
What shape and color is the 4-Way / All-Way Plaque?
The 4-Way / All-Way Plaque uses the Rectangle (vertical) shape and White with black/red coloring.
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