stop sign
stop sign, 멈춤 표시
The stop sign is a traffic sign commonly used around the world. It has a red octagonal shape with the word 'STOP' written in white.
When drivers see this sign, they must come to a complete stop. It can be seen in places that require caution, such as intersections or in front of schools.
정지 표지판은 전 세계에서 공통적으로 사용되는 교통 표지판입니다. 빨간색 팔각형 모양에 하얀색으로 'STOP'이라고 쓰여 있습니다.
이 표지판을 보면 운전자는 반드시 완전히 정지해야 해요. 교차로나 학교 앞 등 주의가 필요한 곳에서 많이 볼 수 있습니다.
The octagonal shape of the stop sign was decided in 1922 in the United States. This unique shape was designed to be easily identifiable even at night or in bad weather conditions, and it has now become an international standard.
An interesting fact is that the red color of this sign was initially yellow. This was because there was no reflective red paint available for nighttime use at that time. It wasn't until 1954 that the current red design was fully established.