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Official United States Stop Here on Red Road Sign

Federal MUTCD Specifications

Standard Code
R10-6
Sign Category
Regulatory
Shape
Vertical Rectangle
Color Scheme
White with 'STOP HERE ON RED' and Downward Arrow

Regulatory Road Sign (R10-6)

Stop Here on Red Sign Meaning & Driving Rules

Directs drivers to stop at a specific setback stop line rather than pulling up to the corner.

Required Driver Action & Right-of-Way Protocol

Stop with your front bumper behind the painted white stop line pointed to by the arrow.

Detailed Overview & Purpose

The Stop Here on Red sign (R10-6) designates a set-back stop line located back from the intersection. This creates crucial turning clearance for long articulated buses and semi-trucks turning from the cross street.

Key Standard & Origin: If you stop past this line, an oncoming turning semi-truck will not have enough room to complete its turn without hitting your car.

Where You'll Find This Sign

Multi-lane intersections with tight turning radii for heavy trucks and transit buses.

Common Driver Mistakes to Avoid

Creeping past the setback line into the cross-street truck turning swept path.

How This Sign Appears on the DMV Knowledge & Road Test

Tests understanding of large truck turning paths and intersection setback rules.

Legal Penalties and Moving Violations

Stopping past the line and obstructing commercial turning paths carries traffic fines.

DMV Knowledge Check

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