Be Prepared to Stop sign

MUTCD code W3-4 · Warning sign · Source: MUTCD 11th Edition, Section 2C.35

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What does this sign tell you?

• Stopping is banned on this road
• You must stop at this sign
• Traffic ahead may be stopped

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Traffic ahead may be stopped

You may need to stop soon because of queued traffic. Slow down and watch ahead.

Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition, Section 2C.35

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