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All drivers approaching the officer from any direction that crosses the one indicated by the arms.
When the officer has their arms extended, all road users whose direction of travel crosses the line indicated by the arms must stop; that is, everyone approaching from in front of or behind the officer.
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Only vehicles approaching from in front.
All drivers approaching the officer from any direction that crosses the one indicated by the arms.
Only vehicles approaching from behind the officer.
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