🔴 Mandatory Sign
Standard: Indian Roads Congress (IRC:67)
Stop Traffic Sign – Meaning, Rules & Fine in India
Official Meaning:
Vehicle must stop completely
Shape:
Circle
Category:
Mandatory
Driver Obligations & Legal Rules
When encountering the Stop sign on Indian roads:
- Drivers are legally required to obey this instruction strictly. Non-compliance is a non-compoundable traffic violation.
- Under Section 177 & Section 179 of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2019, failure to obey this sign carries an initial fine of ₹500 to ₹1,000, which may escalate for repeated violations.
- Traffic police and automated camera surveillance systems will capture number plates for e-challan issuance upon violation.
RTO Exam Practice Questions on this Sign
RTO Question:
Parking a vehicle within what distance of a bus stop is prohibited?
A) 5 meters
B) 10 to 15 meters
✓ (Correct Answer)
C) 50 meters
D) 100 meters
RTO Question:
Stopping inside a yellow box junction marked on an intersection road grid is:
A) Permissible during heavy traffic congestion
B) Allowed if turning left
C) Prohibited unless the exit path is clear
✓ (Correct Answer)
D) Allowed for public transport buses
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