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Stop Ahead: What It Means & What To Do

Stop Ahead (W3-1) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: A stop sign is ahead
MUTCD CodeW3-1
CategoryWarning Signs
ShapeDiamond
ColorYellow with black

What Does the Stop Ahead Mean?

A stop sign is ahead. Begin slowing down.

About This Sign

This advance warning sign tells drivers to prepare for a stop sign that may not be visible until close range.

Commonly Confused With

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

Signal Ahead (W3-3) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: A traffic signal is ahead

Signal Ahead

W3-3

Other Warning Signs

Sharp Turn (W1-1) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: A sharp turn is ahead

Sharp Turn

W1-1

Curve Ahead (W1-2) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: A curve is ahead

Curve Ahead

W1-2

Reverse Turn (W1-3) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: The road ahead makes two sharp turns in opposite directions

Reverse Turn

W1-3

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