- MUTCD
- 3B.16
- Position
- stop bar
- Color
- white
- Pattern
- solid
- Type
- transverse
Stop Line
Solid white transverse bar across the lane showing exactly where to stop at a stop sign or red signal.
A stop line is a wide solid white bar painted across the travel lane at intersections controlled by a stop sign, red signal, or other stop condition. Drivers must bring the front of the vehicle to a complete halt before any part of it crosses the line. If the stop line is set back from the crosswalk, stop at the line (not at the curb) so pedestrians have clearance.
Related markings
Questions about this marking
- A wide white line is painted across your traffic lane at an intersection. What does this line tell you to do? →
- You approach a STOP sign with a crosswalk and a white stop line. Where does the manual tell you to stop? →
- White stop lines are painted across the pavement at a Texas signal. When the line is present, where does the manual say you must stop? →
- This pavement marking is painted across your lane at a stop-controlled intersection. Where must you bring your vehicle to a stop? →