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R1-1 Stop

Requires every driver to come to a complete stop at the marked stop line, crosswalk, or intersection before proceeding when it is safe.

Sign Name
Stop
MUTCD Code
R1-1
Sign Category
Regulatory Signs

Specifications

Shape
Octagon
Color / legend
Red background, white legend and border

Sizes & Dimensions (inches)

These are dimensions shown on the linked layout. Select the required size using the applicable MUTCD and agency requirements; the smallest drawing size is not necessarily the permitted minimum.

  • Layout 118" × 18"
  • Layout 230" × 30"
  • Layout 336" × 36"
  • Layout 448" × 48"
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When & Where It's Used

  • Temporary intersection and access control
  • Portable stop control at construction entrances
  • Reinforcing right-of-way around a work area

Placement Context

Where it sits
At the point where the regulation applies, per CA MUTCD Part 2B.
CA MUTCD reference
CA MUTCD 2026 Chapter 2B — Regulatory Signs, Barricades, and Gates

Educational reference only. This is not an official Caltrans, FHWA, or local agency publication and is not legal or engineering advice. Always verify sign selection, size, placement, spacing, and application against the current CA MUTCD 2026, Caltrans sign specifications, Standard Plans, project documents, and the reviewing agency’s requirements. Local jurisdictions may impose additional requirements, and final selection, placement, and dimensions may require engineering judgment or agency approval. Reference editions: California MUTCD 2026 (effective January 18, 2026) and the Federal MUTCD 11th Edition with Revision 1.

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