Be prepared to stop (W3-4) road sign (MUTCD W3-4)
MUTCD W3-4

Be prepared to stop (W3-4) Road Sign

What this sign means

Instructs drivers to be prepared to stop, often near signals or congestion where traffic may back up unexpectedly.

Sign group
W3 series Advance traffic control
MUTCD code
W3-4
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