§ 11-162
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§11–162.
“Stop” means:
(1)Where used in a mandatory sense, the complete cessation from movement; and
(2)Where used in a prohibitory sense, to halt even momentarily a vehicle, whether or not it is occupied, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or a traffic control device.