Western Australian Consolidated Regulations

ROAD TRAFFIC CODE 2000 - REG 51

51 .         Stopping and giving way at a stop sign or stop line at other places

        (1)         This regulation does not apply to a driver if the driver is approaching or at an intersection, children’s crossing, level crossing, or a place with twin alternating red lights.

        (2)         A driver approaching or at a place with a “stop” sign or stop line shall —

            (a)         stop at the stop line; or

            (b)         if there is no stop line, stop as near as practicable to, but before, the “stop” sign.

        Points: 3         Modified penalty: 3 PU

        (3)         A driver approaching or at a place with a “stop” sign or stop line shall give way to any vehicle or pedestrian at or near the “stop” sign or stop line.

        Points: 3         Modified penalty: 3 PU

Examples

Example 1 Stopping and giving way at a stop sign at a break in a dividing strip	Example 2 Stopping and giving way at a stop sign where a carpark exit joins a carriageway

        In each example, vehicle B must stop and give way to vehicle A.