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A wide solid white bar painted across the full width of a dark roadway lane.
MUTCD
3B.16
Position
stop bar
Color
white
Pattern
solid
Type
transverse
National · Pavement Markings

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.

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Source

AI-generated SVG, Federal MUTCD 11th Edition (2023) Part 3 reference (original)

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