Warning Road Sign (W4-4P)
Cross Traffic Does Not Stop Plaque Sign Meaning & Driving Rules
Mounted below a Stop sign to warn drivers that cross-traffic does not have a stop sign and will not stop.
Required Driver Action & Right-of-Way Protocol
Stop completely. Look both ways and wait until all approaching cross-traffic has cleared before entering the intersection.
Detailed Overview & Purpose
The Cross Traffic Does Not Stop plaque (W4-4P) is installed beneath Stop signs at two-way stop intersections. It explicitly alerts drivers that vehicles on the cross street have continuous, free-flowing right-of-way.
You cannot assume cross-traffic will slow down or stop. You must wait for a complete, safe gap before entering or crossing.
Key Standard & Origin: This sign was created specifically to eliminate the dangerous driver assumption that all stop signs are 4-way / all-way stops.
Where You'll Find This Sign
Mounted below Stop signs at 2-way stop intersections with high cross-street speeds.
Common Driver Mistakes to Avoid
Pulling out in front of high-speed cross traffic assuming it was a 4-way stop intersection.
How This Sign Appears on the DMV Knowledge & Road Test
Tests 2-way vs. 4-way stop intersection rules and right-of-way awareness.
Legal Penalties and Moving Violations
Pulling out in front of continuous cross-traffic results in catastrophic failure-to-yield citations.
Sign Variations & Related Types
Traffic From Left Does Not Stop
Specifies that only traffic from the left has free flow.
Traffic From Right Does Not Stop
Specifies that only traffic from the right has free flow.
When you encounter the official Cross Traffic Does Not Stop Plaque (W4-4P) on a roadway, what is your legal duty?
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