Historical information

Sign - red band top and larger or wider bottom red band, with words "CARS STOP Here" in black paint on a white background. Type used on Ballarat system until 9/1971. Has a black back. Used to indicate a compulsory tram stop, that is, trams had to stop every time before they passed it. Similar to that used in Melbourne by the MMTB.

Significance

Yields information about Ballarat Tramway stops signs and their layout.

Physical description

Semi-circular enamel sign on heavy metal sheet with mounting holes on the side returns.