🛑 Octagonal Sign Emoji
Technical Details
Name
Octagonal Sign
Short Name
:octagonal_sign:
Unicode
U+1F6D1
Unicode Version
3.0Release Year
2016
Category
Travel & PlacesSubcategory
Transport GroundPlatform Support
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Has Skin Tones
No
Platform Renderings
Unicode

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SVG Code
<svg width="128" height="128" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <text x="64" y="64" font-size="96" text-anchor="middle" dominant-baseline="middle" font-family="serif" >🛑</text> </svg>
Emoji Meaning
Meaning
A red octagonal sign with a white border, typically used to indicate a stop or halt in traffic. The design is universally recognized as a stop sign in road safety. Symbolizes the act of stopping, pausing, or ceasing an activity. Part of the Travel & Places category, specifically in the transport-ground subcategory.
Common Uses
- Indicating a need to stop or pause: 'Please stop what you're doing 🛑'
- In traffic or driving contexts: 'Red light ahead 🛑 Slow down!'
- In emergency or safety messages: 'Emergency alert 🛑 Proceed with caution!'
Example Sentences
- All work on the project will halt temporarily 🛑
- Please stop by the office before leaving 🛑
- The system will shut down in 5 minutes 🛑 Save your work!