Stop means you're supposed to actually stop

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Humberto

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I've noticed that many drivers in Gauteng treat stop signs as yield signs. They simply slow down as they approach the stop sign, and if it is safe to carry on, they do so without stopping.

It's now even happened that motorists behind me seem surprised and irritated when I actually come to a full stop at a stop sign, like one is supposed to.

Am I weird for stopping at stop signs, or is this just part of a general trend of disregarding traffic laws (for example, removing license plates so that you can speed with impunity)?
 
You are quite correct, and it is definitely part of the SA "Screw the rules of the road" attitude.

Taxis are particularly bad, but it seems to have crossed to most drivers in Durban, who simply ignore stop signs, unless the actually have to avoid hitting a truck or something! :mad:
 
My favorite is when they see you slowing down to stop and then speed up so as to get over the stop first when they full well know you were ahead of them.
 
Humberto said:
I've noticed that many drivers in Gauteng treat stop signs as yield signs. They simply slow down as they approach the stop sign, and if it is safe to carry on, they do so without stopping.

It's now even happened that motorists behind me seem surprised and irritated when I actually come to a full stop at a stop sign, like one is supposed to.

Am I weird for stopping at stop signs, or is this just part of a general trend of disregarding traffic laws (for example, removing license plates so that you can speed with impunity)?
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I was going to give you a 2/10 and shout at you not to bring your trolling to the motoring section, but I agree with your post.

Most JHB drivers treat stop signs as yields. Admittedly I do it at times too (late at night, or when it's clear that there is no other traffic), but I'll never get annoyed at someone who comes to a full stop.

Good post Humberto, 10/10. You made me proud son.
 
Humberto said:
I've noticed that many drivers in Gauteng treat stop signs as yield signs. They simply slow down as they approach the stop sign, and if it is safe to carry on, they do so without stopping.

It's now even happened that motorists behind me seem surprised and irritated when I actually come to a full stop at a stop sign, like one is supposed to.

Am I weird for stopping at stop signs, or is this just part of a general trend of disregarding traffic laws (for example, removing license plates so that you can speed with impunity)?
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What about yield signs that people don't fudgen understand or solid lines :mad: i couild go on
 
I love traffic circles, especially dual lane traffic circles. I've seen people so confused that they put their hazards on until they manage to drift out.
 
Glingfram said:
I love traffic circles, especially dual lane traffic circles. I've seen people so confused that they put their hazards on until they manage to drift out.
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You don't get a lot of traffic circles in Joburg, there is really only two of them. Most joziberg drivers think that traffic circle = mini circle. These morons trying to navigate the big traffic circles at Monte and infront of Fourways Crossing is always an exciting place to be...
 
The thing that peeves me off is drivers who dont seem to realise what the line in the middle of the road is actually for, and just drive halfway into your lane, particularly on corners where they just cant seem to grab the concept of actually staying in their lane.
 
It's a good practice. It keep traffic flowing and reduce congestion. It also lowers fuel consumption thus saving the country millions in foreign capital as well as lowering carbon emissions.
 
In Cape Town we stop completely at T-junctions. We then start looking around. Its only going to save about 5 seconds to start looking around before stopping, so that's not worth the effort.
 
Reminds me of this joke..........
"A cop stops a man for running a stop sign and the subject gives the cop a lot of grief explaining that he did stop.
After several minutes, the cop explained to the gentleman that he didn't stop, he just slowed down a little.
The gentleman said 'Stop or slow down, what's the difference?'.
The cop pulled the guy out of the car and beat him with his baton for about a minute and then said, 'Would you like for me to stop or just slow down?"
 
Jab said:
It's a good practice. It keep traffic flowing and reduce congestion. It also lowers fuel consumption thus saving the country millions in foreign capital as well as lowering carbon emissions.
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This. Also helps you not get hijacked.

The real problem is people that stop at yield signs for no reason.
 
Just to add to the frustration, why are people prepared to stop at a red light, but as soon as its not working its considered a free for all and they just fly over it. And don't you dare try and stop at the non-working traffic light (as is the law) or else you either get hooted at or possibly rear-ended.

Don't get me started with double lane traffic circles. There seems to be a national lack of understanding how it works, even from my own family and friends.. (It always requires a piece of paper and pen to explain)
 
Jab said:
It's a good practice. It keep traffic flowing and reduce congestion. It also lowers fuel consumption thus saving the country millions in foreign capital as well as lowering carbon emissions.
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I admittedly am guilty of this. I do slow down drastically however but don't come to a complete stop. I am extra careful if I don't have a unobstructed view of a big section of the road that crosses at the stop sign. In these cases I will more often than not come to a complete stop.
 
Drive around Rosebank, you will get plenty of chances to stop at stop signs, no one lets you in unless you force your way in. Joburg drivers have no consideration at all, or perhaps it's just me first attitude.
 
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