Control signs

4-way stop (R4)

South African 4-way stop road sign (R4)
4-way stop — control signs used on South African roads.

Bring your vehicle to a standstill behind the stop line. If there is no stop line, the front of your vehicle must be brought to a stop in line with the stop sign. Proceed only when it is safe. If more than one vehicle stops at such an intersection, the vehicle, which stopped first, should move off first.

Where

At intersections.

Purpose

To bring traffic from all four directions to a stop.

Action

Bring your vehicle to a standstill behind the stop line. If there is no stop line, the front of your vehicle must be brought to a stop in line with the stop sign. Proceed only when it is safe. If more than one vehicle stops at such an intersection, the vehicle, which stopped first, should move off first.

Can you spot this sign under exam pressure?

Take 10 real learners questions free — no account needed. K53 Examiner then gives you every past paper, full mock exams and the complete study guide.

Other control signs

See all control signs