What Does a Blue Stop Sign Mean?

🚦 What Does a Blue Stop Sign Mean? Blue stop signs might confuse new drivers

— they’re not common, especially in the U.S., where red stop signs are the standard.

Functionally the same: Blue stop signs still mean “stop,” but they’re not placed by

government officials. Private property only: You’ll often find them in Hawaii, where state

law prevents public signage on private land. So, property owners use blue signs to control

traffic on private roads, estates, or golf courses. Not legally standard: According to U.S. traffic law,

blue stop signs aren’t official under the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices —

but drivers should still treat them seriously. Outside the U.S.: In other countries, blue signs

may mean restricted access or “go away,” rather than “stop.”🚨 Bottom line: If you see a blue

stop sign — stop anyway. Whether it’s private or public, ignoring it could still land you a ticket depending on the situation

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