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vehicle stop
Any kind of special paved area constructed for temporary offroad stopping of motorized road vehicles.
A vehicle stop is any open, paved or semi-paved, off-road area constructed for the temporary stoppage of motorized road vehicles. These include rest stops, weigh stations, scenic lookout points, highway oases, and various sorts of checkpoints.
The area lies off the road and is constructed for a temporary vehicle stop. Paved and semi-paved surfaces are included.
Rest stops, inspection areas, and scenic viewing stops can have different reasons for stopping. The common form is an open area for motorized road vehicles to pull out of traffic.
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