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W4-4P Cross Traffic Does Not Stop (Plaque)

Warns drivers at a STOP sign that cross traffic is not stop-controlled.

Sign Name
Cross Traffic Does Not Stop (Plaque)
MUTCD Code
W4-4P
Sign Category
Warning Signs

Specifications

Shape
Rectangle
Color / legend
Black legend and border on yellow background

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.

Dimensions verified against the official drawing. Diamond dimensions are nominal side lengths. Select the required application size from the California manual; drawing sizes alone do not establish a permitted minimum.

  • Official drawing size24" × 12"
  • Official drawing size36" × 18"
  • Official drawing size48" × 24"
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California Application & Variants

Mount below the STOP sign. Use when road users might misinterpret the intersection as an all-way stop; California also recommends it when converting four-way stop operation to two-way stop operation.

When & Where It's Used

  • Roadway geometry and traffic-control review

Placement Context

Where it sits
Select placement using the actual approach, sight distance, applicable California manual provisions, and responsible agency requirements..
CA MUTCD reference
CA MUTCD 2026 §2C.66

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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