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Yellow diamond with black text reading BE PREPARED TO STOP on three lines
MUTCD
W3-4
Category
warning
Color
yellow
Shape
diamond

Be Prepared To Stop

Conditions ahead may require you to come to a full stop.

Used in advance of signals, queues, or other locations where stopping is likely. Reduce speed, increase following distance, and be ready to bring your vehicle to a complete stop without warning.

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