Where must you stop your vehicle at a crosswalk when facing a stop sign or red light?

When approaching a crosswalk at a stop sign or red light, you are required to stop your vehicle before the crosswalk line that is nearest to you. This position ensures that you yield the right of way to pedestrians who may be crossing at the crosswalk, thereby enhancing pedestrian safety. Stopping at this point also allows you to have a clear view of the intersection and any traffic that may be present, enabling safer decision-making when it’s your turn to proceed.

Stopping at the farthest crosswalk line means you could block pedestrians or misjudge sightlines into the intersection, while stopping in the middle of the intersection or within the crosswalk would obstruct pedestrian pathways and could lead to fines or accidents. Thus, stopping before the nearest crosswalk line aligns with traffic laws designed to keep both drivers and pedestrians safe.