If the vehicle ahead has stopped in compliance with a STOP sign, are you also obliged to stop when reaching the intersection?

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The correct answer is Yes. The STOP sign (R-2) imposes an individual obligation on each driver. It is not enough that the vehicle in front has stopped; you must come to a complete halt (0 km/h) yourself at the appropriate place (at the stop line or before the intersection) to assess visibility and cross-traffic personally. Following the vehicle ahead without stopping is a serious infraction, as safety circumstances change in a matter of seconds.

If the vehicle ahead has stopped in compliance with a STOP sign, are you also obliged to stop when reaching the intersection?

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