Residents are likely to request all-way stop signs more frequently than any other form of control.
Stop signs are thought of as a panacea for many traffic problems. Because the primary purpose of a stop sign is to assign right of way, VDOT, like many transportation agencies, is usually reluctant to use stop signs for other purposes. On the other hand, politicians frequently view the installation of stop signs as an easy, low cost way to satisfy their constituents' requests. The political factor further complicates the controversy because traffic engineers may be overruled on their decision not to install stop signs. Generally, traffic engineers disapprove of using AWSC for residential traffic management.