All-Way Stop Requests
The Province of Ontario has established guidelines for the use of all regulatory traffic controls, signs, and pavement markings.
The purpose of an all-way stop is to control right-of-way at an intersection. They are not to be used as a speed control device. When all-way stops are implemented at unwarranted locations, there are several negative effects:
- Driver frustration
- Non-compliance at stop signs
- Increases travel speed (to make up for lost time)
- Increases idling and air pollution
- Increases fuel consumption
- Increases the potential for rear-end collisions
- Creates a false sense of pedestrian/cyclist safety
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