What is the meaning of stop bars and crosswalk lines?

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What is the meaning of stop bars and crosswalk lines?

Stop bars tell you the exact place you must stop at intersections, red lights, or stop signs. You should come to a complete stop before the bar and wait there until it’s safe to go. Crosswalk lines mark the area where pedestrians cross the road, so you must yield to anyone in or about to enter that space and only proceed when the crossing is clear. It’s important not to stop on a crosswalk, as that blocks pedestrians and is unsafe. The idea that crosswalk lines mark vehicle lanes or that stop bars indicate speed or parking rules isn’t correct. The main point is stopping at the bar and giving pedestrians the right of way in the crossing area.

Stop bars tell you the exact place you must stop at intersections, red lights, or stop signs. You should come to a complete stop before the bar and wait there until it’s safe to go. Crosswalk lines mark the area where pedestrians cross the road, so you must yield to anyone in or about to enter that space and only proceed when the crossing is clear. It’s important not to stop on a crosswalk, as that blocks pedestrians and is unsafe.

The idea that crosswalk lines mark vehicle lanes or that stop bars indicate speed or parking rules isn’t correct. The main point is stopping at the bar and giving pedestrians the right of way in the crossing area.

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