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Driving 101, Part 2: Stop signs Stop signs are typically posted at intersections either as a two, three or four-way stop. They are big, red, white, reflective, and say STOP on them. The signs with a white boarder or red and white lines beneath them are not called "stoptional" signs. As you approach a stop sign, you must stop your car at the stop line, if no stop line exists, then immediately before entering any cross walk, and if there is no stop line or cross walk, then you must stop immediately before entering the intersection. You then must yield the right-ofway to anyone in the intersection, or approaching the intersection on another highway so closely that for you to proceed would be a hazard. After this you now have gained the right-of-way and may proceed through the intersection. In the event of a tie, the person who has to Const. Chris Borak go to the bathroom the most or the one with the loudest child does not get the right of way. If you arrive at a stop, at a stop sign at the same time as another motorist, courteous driving teaches that the driver to your right has the right-of-way. If you are on their right, you have the rightof-way. Avoid directing traffic from your car by becoming a "waver". Waving people only creates confusion and causes accidents. Contact me personally for crime prevention tips, or for police information regarding community concerns through 905-878-5511 extension 2470, or by e-mailing chris.borak@hrps.on.ca. Please reserve the 911 system for emergency calls only. Halton Regional Police Constable Chris Borak is the community support officer for District 1.