A white stop line on the road indicates the place where you must stop when there is an obligation to stop (a stop sign, a red light). Stopping is required only when there is a defined obligation, not in every situation.
Stop line = stop only when there is an obligation (sign/light)
Thinking you must stop every time you see a stop line
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What is the meaning of the following road marking?✓ Pedestrian crossing.
The following arrow is marked on the road, inside your lane. What does the arrow mean?✓ From this lane you will have to turn left at the next intersection.
What does it mean when a yellow arrow pointing straight ahead is marked on the road?✓ Only public vehicles are permitted to continue driving straight ahead at the coming intersection.
What is the meaning of the following road marking?✓ Traffic islands (in different shapes), marked on the road in white.
What is the meaning of alternating blue colored curbstones?✓ Parking space for vehicles according to conditions laid down by the local authority . usually for payment.
What is the meaning of alternating red-white colored curbstones?✓ No stopping or parking besides the curbstones, except for taxis that load or unload passengers.
