Stop Sign Octagon | Diagram 601.1 | RA2 | Post Mountable

UK Highway Stop Sign | Permanent UK Road Sign 

- Post Mountable with 2 fixing rails

- Class 2 R2/RA2 Reflective

- Available in 600mm, 750mm, 900mm Octagon

The STOP sign to diagram 601.1 (S9‑2‑1, see Figure 2‑1) imposes mandatory requirements on drivers entering a major road or crossing a railway or tramway (see S9‑7‑1 & 2). When the sign is to be installed in conjunction with railway level crossings or tramway crossings, the railway or tramway infrastructure manager and the Office of Rail and Road should be consulted beforehand.

Specification: 

Material: R2/RA2 reflective overlay on aluminium composite backing

Fixing Method: 2 fixing rails for post mounting

Reflectivity: Class 2 R2/RA2

As per the UK Highways Traffic Sign Manual Chapter 3 - Regulatory Signs page: 19 The following advice is given:

2.1.1.  The STOP sign to diagram 601.1 (S9‑2‑1, see Figure 2‑1) imposes mandatory requirements on drivers entering a major road or crossing a railway or tramway (see S9‑7‑1 & 2). When the sign is to be installed in conjunction with railway level crossings or tramway crossings, the railway or tramway infrastructure manager and the Office of Rail and Road should be consulted beforehand. 2.1.2.  The sign is subject to section 36 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. As an order is not required to install the sign, where an offence is committed it is one of failing to obey a traffic sign. A STOP sign does not require site approval from the national authority. 2.1.3.  It is expected that most junctions that satisfy the criteria for STOP signs already have signs in place. New junctions should not be constructed with very poor visibility, so the provision of new STOP signs should be exceptional. Consultation with the police for their support on enforcement is recommended. 2.1.4.  Schedule 9 General Direction 3 prohibits the use of STOP signs on all approaches to a junction, as this would cause uncertainty as to which vehicles had priority. 2.1.5.  Advance warning of the requirement to stop may be given using the sign to diagram 501 (S2‑6‑1; see Chapter 4). This may be accompanied by the worded marking “SLOW” to diagram 1024 (S11‑4‑15, see Chapter 5) on the carriageway. 2.1.6.  The “Dual carriageway” plate to diagram 608 (S9‑2‑3, see Figure 2‑2) may be mounted below the STOP sign on the minor road approaching a dual carriageway where there is a gap in the central reservation. This warns drivers from the minor road that, if turning right, they should turn after the central reservation.