Given the exact circumstances stated in the question - state laws may differ. Some say that you must stop at the location of the stop sign and then proceed with caution if no interfering traffic is observed. Some say that you may stop at the actual intersection, WITHOUT YOUR VEHICLE PROTRUDING into the intersecting street, and then proceed with caution if no interfering traffic is observed. You must be familiar with the laws of your particular state.
In NY the code is : When approaching an intersection controlled by a stop sign. The driver shall stop at a clearly marked stop line; or if none at the near line of a clearly marked crosswalk; or if none at the point nearest the intersection where the driver can see
You do not need to stop even with the stop sign and then move up to where you can see if there is traffic on the other roadway
Draw an imaginary line across the road - level with the inner edge of the pavement - and stop behind that 'line'. That will enable pedestrians to cross in front of you - while you still have a wide view of the junction and vehicles.
Stop just before you enter the intersection.
If you are the first vehicle approaching an intersection with a red light or stop sign, stop behind the stop line if it is marked on the pavement. If there is no stop line, stop at the crosswalk, marked or not. If there is no crosswalk, stop at the edge of the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, stop at the edge of the intersection.
if there is no line or crosswalk your first stop is where you can safely see oncoming traffic
The answer depends somewhat on the state you are in and the law in that state. In California you could get a ticket for not stopping for a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
I recall this from Drivers Ed. Technically a stop sign is not a stop position. You should use the crosswalk, sidewalk or edge of the road as your stop position - not the sign itself.
You come to a complete stop at the limit line or before entering the crosswalk/intersection of that specific red stop sign.
In all states it is law to stop at all posted stop sign regardless of the condissions
At the white line or the nearest line of the crosswalk. If there is no line, then at an imaginary stop-line extending out from the stop sign. You may ALSO need to stop at a point further ahead, where you can safely determine if it is safe to proceed. You obviously have to stop behind anyone ELSE who has stopped for the stop sign, then stop again when you reach the stop-line yourself.
It is the California Vehicle Code (CVC) for stop requirements. 22450. (a) The driver of any vehicle approaching a stop sign at the entrance to, or within, an intersection shall stop at a limit line, if marked, otherwise before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection. If there is no limit line or crosswalk, the driver shall stop at the entrance to the intersecting roadway . (b) The driver of a vehicle approaching a stop sign at a railroad grade crossing shall stop at a limit line, if marked, otherwise before crossing the first track or entrance to the railroad grade crossing. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a local authority may adopt rules and regulations by ordinance or resolution providing for the placement of a stop sign at any location on a highway under its jurisdiction where the stop sign would enhance traffic safety. Amended Sec. 8, Ch. 630, Stats. 2007. Effective January 1, 2008.
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