Have You Seen A Blue Stop Sign In Montana?

Why Would Someone Use A Blue Stop Sign?

There is a new trend emerging where people are starting to see blue stop signs instead of the classic red. Any 5 year old will tell you red means stop so why are there people setting up blue stop signs?

Red stop signs have been the norm since the 1950s which apparently, there used to be yellow stop signs that may have transformed into the yield signs we know and hate today.

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Do You Have To Stop At A Blue Stop Sign?

According to Readers Digest this is a relatively new thing that people are doing and there is nothing in the United States requiring that you stop at a blue stop sign. However, people putting up blue stop signs may be doing it for a reason.

A reason why someone in the united states might use a blue stop sign is they have private property they are trying to alert someone to or to an urgent issue that may require you to stop and be cautious. These blue stop signs are being put up at the customers cost and usually on private property so I would guess you are not going to get a ticket if you do not stop at one but since it could be for a safety reason the safest bet is to stop and be aware of your surroundings before continuing on your journey.

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Where Are Blue Stop Signs Located?

Readers Digest says a lot of these have been seen in Japan but the trend is spreading like wildfire and there are more and more blue stop signs popping up every day. If you see one send us a message and let me know where you saw it! You can email me here.