By Jesse Grabow

Ask a Trooper

Question: I have a question on stop signs procedures. Can you go over this? I think it would be good for everyone to be aware as I think some people forget or get confused. Thank you for all you do.

  Answer: Yes, I can. That is a great topic and something that can and should be covered.

Stop signs

• Come to a complete stop at stop signs.

• If there is a marked stop line, stop before the line.

• If there is a pedestrian crosswalk, stop before entering the crosswalk.

• Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclists and traffic before proceeding.

Obstructed view

• If your view of the intersection is obstructed, be prepared to stop again for traffic or pedestrians 

in your path.

You must also come to a complete stop

• Before entering a road from an alley, private driveway, parking lot or parking ramp. Always stop 

before crossing a sidewalk or crosswalk.

• At an intersection or crosswalk with a traffic signal displaying a red light. Wait until the light turns 

green and your path is clear before proceeding.

• At any intersection or crosswalk, marked or unmarked, where a pedestrian or bicyclist is crossing 

the road. Stay stopped until they have passed your lane.

• At a flashing red traffic light. Treat it as you would a stop sign.

• At a freeway ramp meter when the light is red.

• At a railroad crossing with a stop sign.

• When a flag person or traffic device directs you to stop.

• At a bridge that has been raised to open a path for boats.