What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

1. Stop and give right-of-way to traffic on the road that crosses ahead.
2. Stop for a moment and then continue driving.
3. Give right-of-way to traffic on the road that crosses ahead while road-works take place.
4. Correct answer: Stop! (Hand held road sign).Stop as long as the sign is held up.

WhyA hand-held Stop sign means the same as a regular one: stay stopped as long as it is held up in front of you. You may go when it is changed to Proceed.