Transcript Weird Street Signs Part 2

No trespassing, town property (along public road)
The town does own the property appearing behind that sign. The "No trespassing"
message is intended to demonstrate that trespassing is prohibited in that wooded area,
and not on the road. However, the person who took this picture has personally seen
other drivers become confused as to the meaning of this message, instead interpreting
it to mean they were not allowed on that road at all. In fact, it is a county road and is
open to traffic.
"Duck crossing (with graphic)
Although this sign is incredibly cute and even includes the humor of a baby bird
flapping its wings with great futility, this sign can be wrong. There is no way that ducks
"cross" the road at this one spot regularly.
Mobile patrol when station closed
This sign is intended for trucks, as it appears near a weigh station, but there is no
statement specifying this. Also, all 50 states employ some form of "mobile patrol" and
therefore this sign is unwarranted.
Warning; Decoy area
Although this looks like a traffic sign, it's not (or maybe it is, also). A "decoy" as
referenced here.
Emergency (plaque)
Michigan has Emergency I-94 routings running parallel to I-94 from
its entrance from Indiana eastward almost to Ann Arbor, to detour
traffic in case of road closures, especially those caused by lake effect
snow on the western end. There is also an Emergency US-31 near
Muskegon. These are similar to the colored detours in Pennsylvania.
Verbose exit signage during construction
This sign contains three oddities. First, the "Open" plaques
appear to be exit or guidance signs . Next, the graphic of the
road splitting is probably unnecessary. Finally the reference
"milepost 17" may not be useful to some travelers.
Cheat Lake; Fairchance Rd
Bonus points on this sign are awarded for it's humor and irony.
Lane ends, merge left (with graphic arrows)
This sign is an interesting hybrid between a graphic and texual sign. But thank
goodness they included the arrows so I could know which way left was!
Maryland wildlife; Watch for it! Stay alert
Whenever exclamation signs are used on signs, you take them more seriously! This
sign also is interesting because it includes a graphical deer and bear.
(Stop sign blank) Do not enter
Although this is clever, it's the wrong way to post this message.
7 to 9:30AM, One Way, Monday-Friday, Except Holidays
An extremely non-standard sign packed with far too much text and the
wrong colors to boot.
Notice: Double parking prohibited at all times
The use of orange here is non-standard, as is the text of the whole
sign. "Notice" signs should have the phrase "Notice" appear with a blue
background with white text, not an orange background with black text
like a construction sign. Additionally, it goes without saying that
double parking is illegal (parking in a travel lane).
Homeland security code orange; No parking or standing; Federal security zone; Warning: unauthorized vehicles
will be ticketed and towed; by order of the United States Marshall (statute number)
Does this sign mean that you are allowed to park there when the alert level is not
orange? How could they post a regulation stating "code orange" when the code is
supposed to be changing regularly. Then again, it will never get to blue or green as long
as things are the way they are.
Do not enter; except tour mobile
Though there may not be any other effective way to express the message of this sign,
the use of a single sign to convey this message is interesting (especially since it has a
matte finish without reflections.
Dump truck (graphic)
This sign is featured because of it's attention to detail. Typically construction trucks
are not pictured on signs, but in this case, the designed opted to even draw in wheels,
parts of the suspension, and the undercarriage.
Pedestrians; You must push button to call for walk signal
The white lettering on red is a peculiar choice for pedestrian signage, especially with
the subsequent use of red text on the white background. Also, does this sign actually
require pedestrians to push the button to cross? Or does this sign merely require
pedestrians to push the button if they want the walk signal?
Right lane do not block intersection
Can any other lane block the intersection?
Right turn only in to curb lane
This is peculiar since it uses the phrase "curb lane" which is non-standard.
My daddy works here; Slow down please
Our nation's capital boasts some of the best non-standard signs in the country (of
course). This gets extra points for using "slow" "please" and "daddy", all with the
graphic of what looks like a mother and a child typical of a school crossing sign.
Right turn only; Ahead 2 blocks
This sign is interesting because of its use of the word "blocks" to mean streets. An
alternative to this would be to post the actual distance until the regulation is in effect.
Security alert; For your protection, all bags, packages, backpacks, coolers, or belt bags are prohibited in
the event area, all aforementioned items will be subject to inspection before entering or while inside the
event area.
Basically, your bags are subject to search while in the event area, even though they are
prohibited in the event area in the first place. All this security stuff is just over the top
sometimes.
Horse and buggy crossing (graphic)
These signs are one of the many interesting things to see in Amish country.
No turns from shoulder
This is another sign which would be better off with the "State Law" header placed on
top, since this likely is the case at all intersections as well.
Left turn signal; Red ball and green arrow lit at the same time
(pictured)
This photo speaks for itself. In a scenario like this, a doghouse style 5 head light would
be more appropriate, rather than mixing the red ball with the green arrow on the same
signal head.
Split right turn lanes
An interesting albeit non-standard way to illustrate the situation (one turn lane
turning into two travel lanes)
Bicycle stop on stop line for green
This must cause some confusion for drivers and bicyclists alike. Generally bicycles
follow the flow of traffic, so it is unknown what the intent of this sign is.
Slow (plain yellow caution sign with glass reflector)
A relic of days long past, this sign boasts both retired language ("slow" without
describing the hazard) and a beat-up beaded glass reflector. There was probably
another reflector on top of this sign as well.
Covered sidewalk ahead
Not only was there no apparent sidewalk covering at this location, it's hard to see what
one has to do to respond to the covered sidewalk.
6 mph (speed limit)
Although this is intended for the operators of the T (Boston's light-rail), speed limit
signs that are not in increments of 5 mph are often of interest to sign fans.
No right turn (with weird graphic and diagonal mounting)
Strange to mount the graphic sign diagonally, it confuses the direction of turning
being prohibited. Also, the arrow is too wide or too soft of a bend.
To US1 and I93, construction orange
This would be correctly represented using standard US1 and I93 signs, accompanied by
an "Detour" plaque on top.
Blind pedestrian crossing
This is likely unwarranted as the absence of the hazard is far more frequent than the
actual presence of the hazard.
Rest area, coffee break supplemental plaque
Although the yellow indicates caution, you'll want to stop at the coffee break ahead.
This was in Connecticut somewhere, and a local boy scout troop was distributing
"free" (donation suggested) coffee for drivers. How nifty.
Warning, full stop ahead
As opposed to a partial stop, this sign was buried in the woods anyway, and the area is
mostly abandoned.
Letchworth Village Developmental Center
Speed Limit 20 MPH
NO: Parking on grass, parking on
sidewalks, passing, hitchhiking, parking in
loading zones, parking in fire lanes;
Pedestrians always have the right of way;
Be extra careful when proceeding through
this facility
Aside from the fact there is way too
much text to have people read, the
speed limit is displayed in red, the
list of no parking regulations is split
by the 'passing' and 'hitchhiking' in
the middle, the fact that the sign
actually says "be extra careful" is my
favorite part of this sign.
3 mi per hour area
Yet another speed limit sign that ends in a number other than a multiple of 5. This is in
a Verizon truck yard in Albany, NY.
Not a through way; Caution, mud conditions
The "Not a through way" sign should actually be printed on a white sign blank with
black text. As for the "mud conditions" sign, the red on white is certainly
inappropriate. If anything I would have liked to see a yellow caution diamond that said
"Mud“.
Suggested speed 25 m.p.h.
Aside from the red-on-white for a speed limit sign, what is a suggested speed? There is
no accompanying posted speed limit for this road.
Slow pedestrian area (red text on white sign)
From the same area as the red-on-white suggested speed limit sign, this sign boldly
defies logic, considering that it's located in an incredibly sparsely populated area (note
the one or two visible trailers in the background).
Yield right of way
From an abandoned mine constructed during the 40s, signs like this practically do not
exist on public highways anymore.
Chili's to-go parking only, 10 minute limit, all
others will be crushed and melted (feat. Gift
cards available plaque)
If I really was towed, I'd be pretty upset, because
it seems like this would otherwise be a tow-away
zone. This sign gets bonus points for the "gift
cards available" accompanying plaque.
Yield to peds (graphic and text)
New York City uses a number of signs like this, blending text and graphics to get a
message across. Understandable, although non-standard.
Crannell St, pedestrian walkway, no
vehicles allowed
A peculiar font and style to choose for a directional sign.
No parking in driveway, No parking in
driveway (black sign, white lettering)
The sign was so nice, they put the message on twice. With
bonus weirdness for it's color scheme.
Road Closed (fluorescent yellow-green, with orange spray paint
for detour)
The highway department must have just got a good deal on orange
spray paint and fluorescent yellow green sign blanks. A traditional
black lettering on white background "Road Closed" sign with an
orange "Detour" arrow would be far more appropriate.
Capacity of bridge, 7 ton
Good thing they put this sign in the brush, turned away from the flow of traffic, where
you can really see it. This sign has been replaced with a "Weight Limit" sign. Tons is
also the correct plural form of ton. What I don’t understand is why didn’t they just
remove it?