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Art. 36 Ordinance of 5 September 1979 on Road Traffic Signage (OSR) - "Stop" and "Yield" Signs

OSR; Chapitre 4 Signaux de priorité

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Art. 36 OSR · "Stop" and "Yield" Signs

The "Stop" sign (3.01) requires the driver to come to a complete stop and give priority to vehicles traveling on the road they are approaching. Article 75, paragraphs 1, 2, and 5 apply concerning the stop line (6.10) accompanying the sign.

The "Yield" sign (3.02) requires the driver to give priority to vehicles traveling on the road they are approaching. Article 75, paragraphs 3 to 5 apply concerning the waiting line (6.13) accompanying the sign.

At intersections equipped with traffic light installations, the "Stop" and "Yield" signs should only be observed if the traffic is not regulated by traffic lights.

The signs shall be placed on the right side of the roadway, shortly before intersections. On roads marked with multiple lanes in the same direction, the signs shall generally be repeated on the left.

If the signs need to be placed more than 10 meters back, the distance will be indicated by a "Distance Plate" (5.01). The placement of the "Yield" sign at the entrances to highways and semi-highways is governed by Art. 88, para. 1.

The signs may be placed by the authority on rural roads, bicycle paths, and exits of factories, yards, or garages, at the exits of parking lots, gas stations, etc., when it is necessary to clarify priority rules (Art. 15, para. 3 OCR).

The "Stop" sign should only be placed where a stop is indispensable due to lack of visibility. It cannot be placed before railroad crossings without the authorization of the OFROU.

On a main road that loses priority to another main road, the "Stop" or "Yield" signs can be placed as advance signs before the intersection with that road. Signs equipped with a "Distance Plate" (5.01) will be placed on the right edge of the roadway, outside localities at a distance between 150 and 250 m from the intersection, and within localities, at around 50 m. On roads marked with multiple lanes in the same direction, the signs will generally be repeated on the left edge of the roadway.

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Court Decisions Applying This Provision (76)

JAAC 60.19 (art. 36 cpv. 1 OSStr)

Federal Law Prohibits Four-Way Stop Signs

Cited as the legal basis for the inadmissibility of the traffic signal because it does not regulate priority, making the driver obliged to give way to vehicles on the crossroad regardless of their direction.

SB240313 · zh (Art. 36 Abs. 1 SSV)

Negligent Bodily Harm Conviction Upheld After Failure to Yield at Stop Sign

This provision defines the obligation to stop at a 'Stop' signal and grant right of way.

SK 2023 270 · be (Art. 36 Abs. 2 SSV)

Driver fined for distracted driving and roundabout collision.

Cited in the dispositive section specifying the legal provisions for the guilty verdict (meaning of the 'No Entry' sign, relevant to the yield violation).

STBER.2023.39 · so (Art. 36 Abs. 2 SSV)

Appeal Regarding Conviction for Gross Violation of Traffic Regulations Due to Failure to Yield Right of Way

This provision concerning right of way according to signage is cited as part of the grounds for the conviction in the preamble to the final orders.

SST.2023.49 · ag (Art. 36 Abs. 2 SSV)

Defendant found guilty of negligent bodily harm for failing to yield to cyclist

This article is cited in relation to the duty to obey traffic signals ('yield' signs).

SU230017 · zh (Art. 36 Abs. 1 SSV)

Disregard of Stop Sign Upheld Despite Speed Assessment and Inspection Dispute

Cited as a basis for the conviction of simple violation of traffic regulations.

SK 2023 151 · be (Art. 36 Abs. 2 SSV)

Traffic Violations, Hit-and-Run, and Evasion of Impaired Driving Assessment

Cited in the reasoning about the stopping line (Wartelinie) related to the non-appealed priority violation.

SBK.2023.86 · ag (Art. 36 Abs. 2 SSV)

Motorcyclist Collision and Negligence Appeal

Cited in relation to the 'no right of way' sign.

SST.2021.232 · ag (Art. 36 Abs. 1 SSV)

Breach of Trust and Traffic Violations Conviction

These articles are the legal basis for the conviction of the defendant for traffic violations (stopping at stop signs and exceeding speed limits).

SK 2020 438 · be (Art. 36 Abs. 2 SSV)

Driver Convicted for Failing to Yield in Roundabout

Cited as a legal provision applied in the sentencing.

STBER.2019.21 · so (Art. 36 Abs. 1 SSV)

People v. [Accused Last Name] (Stop Sign Violation Credibility Appeal)

The obligation to stop at the stop line when encountering the 'Stop' signal is part of the legal basis for the conviction.

SU180039 · zh (Art. 90 Abs. 1 in Verbindung mit Art. 27 Abs. 1 SVG, Art. 14 Abs. 1 VRV, Art. 36 Abs. 2 und Art. 75 Abs. 3 SSV)

Traffic Violation Fine Upheld on Appeal

This provision was used to confirm the defendant's guilt for the traffic offense in the final order.

SU180029 · zh (Art. 90 Abs. 1 SVG in Verbindung mit Art. 27 Abs. 1 SVG, Art. 36 SVG, Art. 14 VRV, Art. 36 Abs. 1 SSV und Art. 75 Abs. 1 SSV)

Appeal Against Traffic Violation Conviction and Fine

This provision was used in Order 1 to confirm the defendant's guilt for the simple traffic violation.

SK 2017 395 · be (Art. 36 Abs. 2 SSV)

Driver Convicted of Qualified Gross Traffic Violation for Excessive Speed in Unlit Rest Area

This provision was cited in the application of law section (VII.II).

B.2016.63 · sg (Art. 36 Abs. 2 SSV)

License Suspension Upheld for Failure to Yield to Trolleybus

Cited in conjunction with Art. 27 Abs. 1 SVG to define the obligation imposed by the 'No Priority' sign that was ignored.