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SnooWords4839 t1_j1l04ut wrote

NJ is jealous Dept of Transportation ordered NJ not to have funny road signs.

https://www.nj.com/news/2022/11/feds-make-dot-nix-funny-safety-signs-on-nj-highways.html#:~:text=New%20Jersey%E2%80%99s%20Department%20of%20Transportation%20thought%20it%20hit,by%20stern%20federal%20officials%20that%20oversee%20the%20highways.

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Nervous_Invite_4661 t1_j1ldm1w wrote

Yeah, because it’s distracting; people were tweeting and video recording them. I disagree, though. The funny messages help people remember safety rules.

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LiarVonCakely t1_j1lw2ec wrote

They're a little distracting but so are billboards. And while people shouldn't take pictures while driving, it also makes the sign way more effective if people share it or talk about it.

I'd argue it's gotta be a net positive over having repeated generic messages no one pays attention to.

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