Sign 139 (prepare to stop) warns that a stop sign (302) is ahead on the road. You must prepare for a mandatory stop ahead - do not stop here and do not give right of way.
An octagon shape (stop) inside a warning triangle = early warning of a stop coming up
This sign warns of a stop coming up, it does not require an immediate stop
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