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4-Way / All-Way Plaque: What It Means & What To Do

4-Way / All-Way Plaque (R1-3P) - rectangle (vertical) white with black/red regulatory sign: Every approach to this intersection must stop
MUTCD CodeR1-3P
CategoryRegulatory Signs
ShapeRectangle (vertical)
ColorWhite with black/red

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.

Other Regulatory Signs

Stop Sign (R1-1) - octagon red with white regulatory sign: Come to a complete stop before the stop line or crosswalk

Stop Sign

R1-1

Yield Sign (R1-2) - triangle (inverted) red and white regulatory sign: Slow down and be prepared to stop

Yield Sign

R1-2

Stop for Pedestrians in Crosswalk (R1-5b) - rectangle (vertical) white with black/red regulatory sign: Stop for pedestrians within the crosswalk

Stop for Pedestrians in Crosswalk

R1-5b

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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