What It Means If You See A Blue Stop Sign In North Dakota

Everyone has seen a red stop sign, but have you ever seen a blue one? Yep, blue stop signs exist, and here's what you should know about them.

Where You Will Find Blue Stop Signs

Blue stop signs are pretty rare, and for the most part, are only found in other countries.

According to FamilyHandyman.com, blue stop signs have the same function as red stop signs. A person must still come to a complete stop before proceeding.

According to the source, these stop signs are not issued by the Federal Highway Administration. As a matter of fact, since the 1950s, all stop signs in the U.S. have been required to be red.

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The source says the color red was chosen for stop signs because it is one of the most visible colors. It also doesn't blend into most things in nature.

If you ever happen to see a blue stop sign in the U.S., it will likely be on private properties like ranches, private golf courses, and country clubs.

The source says Hawaii has many blue stop signs because state laws prohibit the use of official road signs on private property.

Keep in mind, if you install one on your property, it can't legally be enforced.

Other Countries

Why do other countries have blue stop signs? The source says places like South Korea and Japan have blue stop signs, but they have a different meaning. Apparently, in those countries, they indicate that you are approaching an area that is restricted. If you see one in these countries, it means you should turn around and not go any further.

Have you ever seen one of these blue stop signs? If so, where?