Regulatory · Control Signs
3-way stop
R1.3
Come to a complete stop. The vehicle that stopped first has the right to proceed first. Proceed only when it is safe to do so.
Remember 3-Way Stop (R1.3) by linking the visible symbol to its exact action: Come to a complete stop. The vehicle that stopped first has the right to proceed first. Proceed only when it is safe to do so.
- Where
- At intersections.
- Purpose
- To bring traffic from all three directions to a stop
- Action
- If more than one vehicle stops at the intersection, the vehicle, which stopped first, should move off first.
Manual on Road Traffic Signs, page 5.