Legal Question in Traffic Law in District of Columbia
Stop Sign Violation
What is the traffic law regarding stopping behind the white line at a stop sign in DC?
Asked on 8/17/04, 7:31 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: Stop Sign Violation
The operator of the motor vehicle must come to a complete stop behind the white line. (No rolling or "Hollywood-type stops"[as used to be said in the mid-1950's] permitted.)
Answered on 8/17/04, 11:29 pm