“These stop signs serve the very important function to stop traffic at the intersection and allow the ambulances to drive out of the station without fear of someone coming around the corner without looking ahead.
“The road rules require a driver to stop as near as practical to, but before reaching the stop line. This means each car needs to approach and stop at the line. You can’t just follow the car in front because you stopped behind them.”
The penalty for failing to stop at a stop sign is $400 and three demerit points.
“It’s hefty, but not as bad as driving into the side of an ambulance,” Senior Constable McDonald said.
