ℹ️ Informatory Sign
Standard: Indian Roads Congress (IRC:67)
Stop Line Traffic Sign – Meaning, Rules & Fine in India
Official Meaning:
Line marking where vehicles must stop
Shape:
Rectangle
Category:
Informatory
Driver Obligations & Legal Rules
When encountering the Stop Line sign on Indian roads:
- This informatory sign assists in route navigation, locating nearby public amenities (hospitals, fuel stations), and identifying legal parking zones.
RTO Exam Practice Questions on this Sign
RTO Question:
What is the legal mandate regarding a STOP LINE when a signal light displays RED?
A) Front tires may cross the line by 1 meter
B) No part of the vehicle must cross or overhang the stop line while halted
✓ (Correct Answer)
C) Stop line applies only to heavy trucks
D) Stop line is optional during non-peak hours
RTO Question:
Transverse thick white stop lines are located before Zebra crossings to ensure:
A) Vehicles stop far enough back to leave Zebra crossing unobstructed for pedestrians
✓ (Correct Answer)
B) Pedestrians walk on stop line
C) Cars park on stop line
D) Signal lights are hidden
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