What does the traffic officer’s signal with the arm extended horizontally mean?
Signage: Traffic officers
Explanation
Agent signal with arm horizontal: who must stop
- With the **arm extended horizontally**, the agent orders **those approaching** from directions that **intersect** the line marked by that arm to stop (those who would cross that line).
- Those moving **parallel** to the direction of the arm can **continue**.
- Exception: if **it is not safe to stop**, you may continue to avoid immediate danger.
- Signals from **agents** take precedence over traffic lights and traffic signs.
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