ORLANDO, Fla. – News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve answers viewer questions and shares tips about the rules of the road, helping Central Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated.
Trooper Steve on Thursday was asked, “Where do I actually stop… stop sign or stop bar?”
“One of the most common questions I get from viewers is about the difference between a stop sign and a stop bar. The truth is, it’s not about which one is more important. It’s about how they work together,” he said. “Florida law spells this out clearly. Under Florida Statute 316.123, drivers approaching a stop sign are required to come to a complete stop and then yield the right of way to other traffic. But what many drivers don’t realize is where that stop is supposed to happen.”…