Stop here on red sign
When the signal is red, stop behind this line, not further forward.
MUTCD designation R10-6. See the federal MUTCD, page 787.
How to read signs like this
Regulatory signs tell you what the law requires: stop, yield, speed limits, turns and lanes. Most are white rectangles with black or red. Red means stop, yield or a prohibition; a red circle with a slash means “no”.
Practice question
This sign is posted at a signalized intersection, with its arrow pointing to a white line on the pavement. What does it tell you?
- A Stop at this line only when a police officer signals you
- B Turning right on red is not allowed here
- C Stop at this line, then go straight even if the light stays red
- D When the light is red, stop behind this line, not farther forward
Show answer
D. When the light is red, stop behind this line, not farther forward
This sign points to the stop line so you know exactly where to stop while the signal is red. A stop line is sometimes set back from the intersection, so look for the line instead of pulling up to the corner.
Source: MUTCD 11th ed., page 171
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