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Stop Here on Red: What It Means & What To Do

Stop Here on Red (R10-6) - rectangle (vertical) white with black/red regulatory sign: Stop at this line when the traffic signal is red
MUTCD CodeR10-6
CategoryRegulatory Signs
ShapeRectangle (vertical)
ColorWhite with black/red

What Does the Stop Here on Red Mean?

Stop at this line when the traffic signal is red.

About This Sign

This sign shows drivers exactly where to stop when the light is red, usually at a marked stop line.

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

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