Meaning
Come to a complete stop at the marked stop line. Proceed only when safe and after yielding to pedestrians and traffic.
必须在停车线前完全停下，让行人和车辆先行，确认安全后再通过。
Shape
Octagon · 八边形
The octagon (8 sides) is reserved exclusively for STOP signs in Canada — its unique outline is recognisable even when snow or dirt obscures the text.
Colour
Red with white border · 红底白边
Bright red with a white border signals an absolute regulatory order: you must obey it.
Common driver mistakes
- •Rolling through without a full stop ('California stop').
- •Stopping past the painted stop line instead of behind it.
- •Failing to yield to pedestrians already in the crosswalk after stopping.
Practice Questions · 练习题
Q1. What must a driver do when approaching a STOP sign?
Q2. After stopping at a STOP sign, when may you proceed?
Q3. What shape is uniquely used for STOP signs in Canada?
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Graphic version history
- v1Lovable agent
Initial graphic.
Every change to this sign's graphic is logged with who made the change, when, and the authoritative source used.
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