Stop Signs from Around the World

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Akrotiri and Dhekelia (UK Sovereign Base Areas of Cyprus): See Cyprus.

Åland: Stop along Norrbygatan (2007).

Albania: Stop in Tirana (2026).

Andorra: Stop in Andorra la Vella (2026).

Andorra Bonus: A stop warning followed by the stop in Sant Julià de Lòria (2026).

Australia: Stop in Adelaide's Chinatown (2017).

Austria: Two cars for two stops in Vienna (2005).

Azerbaijan: Stop with a green light in Baku (2025).

Bahamas: Tilted stop along Cable Beach (2011).

Bahamas Bonus: A different stop form--replacing the one lying down across the street?--in the southwest of New Providence (2011).

Belgium: A stop warning preceding a stop in Brussels (2014).

Bermuda: Stop where Serpentine Road and Fairylands Road meet Pitts Bay Road (2025).

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Stop in Trebinje (2026).

Brazil: Stop in Recife (2014).

British Virgin Islands: Stop for the traffic queue in Road Town (2012).

British Virgin Islands Bonus: A shortstop on Tortola (2012).

Bulgaria: Stop in Varna (2019).

Canada: Stop Sign Cemetery in Toronto? (2005).

Canada Bonus: Attempting cyclist obedience in Toronto (2013).

Canada/Canada Bonus/prime: Stop/Arrêt in/à Gander/Gander Newfoundland/Terre-Neuve (2005/2005).

Canada Bonuses: Stop by the Grey Eagle Resort and Casino, Tsuut'ina Nation, Alberta (2024).

Chile: Stop in different directions in Puerto Varas (2016).

China: Double stop in Shanghai (2009).

Costa Rica: Stop in Curridabat, San José (2013).

Croatia: Stop in Vis (2016).

Cuba: Stop in Havana says the little bird (2019).

Cyprus including Akrotiri and Dhekelia, the Republic of Cyprus, and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC, recognised by Türkiye).

Czech Republic: Stop in Staré Mesto (2014).

Denmark: Stop in Esbjerg (2009).

Ecuador: Stop (walls hurt) near Puerto Ayora, Galapagos Islands (2004).

Estonia: Stop in Kuressaare, Saaremaa (2008).

Faroes: Stop in Klaksvík (2003).

Fiji: Stop (and then don't turn left!) at Nadi Airport (2004).

Finland: Stop in Dalkarby, Turku Archipelago (2008).

France: Stop near the border with Switzerland (2004).

Germany: Stop and go in Bielefeld (2011).

Germany Bonus: Stop to avoid aircraft at large at Munich airport MUC (2011).

Greece: Stop at night behind a tree (2013).

Guernsey: Stop so that a cyclist can photobomb where Les Merriennes, Rue Cauchez, and Rue Poudreuse meet (2025).

Hong Kong: Stop near Hong Kong University (2016).

Hungary: Fading stop in Esztergom (2022).

Iceland: Stop in Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar (2001).

India: I went to Delhi and all I got was this lousy stop sign (2014).

Italy: Stop on Elba (2003).

Japan: Stop in Sendai (2014).

Jersey: Stop in St. Helier (2025).

Kosovo: Should this count as a stop sign? Along the R106 near the border with Montenegro (2026).

Latvia: Stop in central Riga (2018).

Latvia Bonus: Stop a different way near Riga (2018).

Liechtenstein: Stop between Schaan and Vaduz (2003).

Lithuania: Stop near Klykoliai (2018).

Lithuania Bonus: Stop a different way in Vilnius (2018).

Luxembourg: Stop before entering Cité judiciaire (Judiciary City) (2023).

Macau: Stop near St. Lawrence Church (2016).

Malaysia: Berhenti in Johor (2013).

Maldives: Stop in Malé (2013).

Malta: Stop for ugly yellow gas guzzlers near the Coastline Hotel (2008).

Mauritius: Stop near Le Morne (2019).

Monaco: Stop in Monte Carlo (2009).

Mongolia: Stop in Ulaanbaatar (2026).

Montenegro: When a stop sign stops signing in Podgorica (2026).

Montenegro Bonus: A tipping point of stop signs in Podgorica (2026).

Netherlands: Don't stop cycling in Terschelling (2018).

New Zealand: Stop in Ilam, Christchurch (2003).

Niue: A stop (not the stop, since there is more than one) (2025).

North Macedonia: Stop in Struga (2026).

Norway: And that's why you stop in Oslo! (2008).

Poland: Stop in Warsaw (2016).

Portugal: Stop in Sete Cidades, São Miguel, Azores (2003).

Romania: Stop in Mangalia (2019).

Russia: Stop in a taxi (2014).

Russia Bonus: Stop in each lane in St. Petersburg (2014).

Samoa: Stop on Upolu (2004).

San Marino: Stop coming up a hill in case another vehicle turns into your lane (2024).

Serbia: Stop at the Serbian border checkpoint near Brodarevo (2026).

Seychelles: Stop in Beau Vallon, Mahe (2013).

Singapore: Stop and shop (2013).

Singapore Bonus: Stand on your head to stop and shop (2013).

Slovakia: Stop (and then turn right) about 1.5 metres from the border with Austria (2005).

Slovenia: Stop in Ljubljana (2016).

South Korea: Stop in Seoul (2024).

Spain: Stop in rural Salamanca (1999).

Sweden: Stop under a Stockholm bridge (2007).

Switzerland: Stop near Geneva (2002).

Taiwan: Stop on Penghu (2013).

Thailand: Stop in Bangkok (2016).

Tonga: Stop on Tongatapu (2004).

Türkiye (Turkey): Stop at Antalya airport AYT (2015).

U.K.: Stop in Northern Ireland (2003).

U.S.A.: Don't stop laughing in Boulder, Colorado (2005).

U.S.A. Bonus: You know you're in Boulder when (2006).

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