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e STOP _J [ AL L WAY ] Rl-l 30" x 30" Rl-3 12" x 6" Rl-4 18" x 6" e 2B-4 Stop Sign (Rl-l) STOP signs are intended for use where traffic is required to stop. The STOP sign shall be an octagon with white message and border on a red background. The standard size shall be 30 x 30 inches. Where greater emphasis or visibility is required, a larger size is recommended. On low- volume local streets and secondary roads with low approach speeds, a 24 x 24 inch size may be used. At a multi way stop intersection (sec. 2B-6), a supplementary plate (RI-3) should be mounted just below each STOP sign. If the number of approach legs to the intersection is three or more, the numeral on the supplementary plate shall correspond to the actual number of legs, or the legend ALL-WAY (RI-4) may be used. The supplementary plate shall have white letters on a red background and shall have a standard size of 12 x 6 inches (RI-3) or 18 x 6 inches (RI-4). A STOP sign beacon or beacons may be used in conjunction with a STOP sign as described in section 4E-4. Secondary messages shall not be used on STOP sign faces. e 2B-5 Warrants for Stop Sign 'Because the STOP sign causes a substantial inconvenience to motorists,l it sho~ld be usedo~lIY'~h~~~;~rra.ntedE A STOP sign may be warranted at an intersection where one or more of the following conditions exist: 1. Intersection of a less important road with a main road where application of the normal right-of-way rule is unduly hazardous. 2. Street entering a through highway or street. 3. Unsignalized intersection in a signalized area. 4. Other intersections where a combination of high speed, restricted view, and serious accident record indicates a need for control by the STOP sIgn. Prior to the application of these warrants, consideration should be given \ to less restrictive measures, such as the YIELD sign (2B-7) where a full Rev. 9/84 28-2 11-48 \c) Rev. 3