Submitted by beaglemama t3_z32st1 in newjersey
b4ngl4d3sh t1_ixjuc54 wrote
It's right there in the message, "attention grabbing". You should be able to process the info and move on without it being too much of a distraction.
Roadside signage shouldn't be entertainment. It should be utilitarian. I'm sure the DOT uses the same safe driving curriculum as UPS, and we're taught to "scan, not stare."
Blarco t1_ixjx35w wrote
Then you might as well ban roadside billboards.
b4ngl4d3sh t1_ixjx9pg wrote
I would love that! I think Maine has to a ban on them. They seem outdated as a means of advertisement anyway.
Blarco t1_ixjxmxq wrote
Yes, but my point was that if billboards are legal in NJ, these DOT signs should be too. They're really not difficult to read and process quickly.
b4ngl4d3sh t1_ixk0uia wrote
Ah, fair point. I think it's all pointless. People really shouldn't need to be told to not use their phone while driving, but here we are.
bigpix t1_ixk8bi5 wrote
My guess is that the Feds fear that too many people will be taking photos of them while driving.
b4ngl4d3sh t1_ixk8jnu wrote
Seemed to be the case for a while there. I saw a ton of these posted from cellphone cameras for a few weeks there.
bigpix t1_ixk9alc wrote
If this is one of the reasons, the Feds should at least say so. Otherwise, it just seems childish to tell states to cut it out for no reason.
Vitalremained t1_ixk16i0 wrote
But if you ban billboards how will I know that Rob sells NJ?
guacamole579 t1_ixmm5lm wrote
Not to mention how to eat clean, bro?
copperboom129 t1_ixk8iiv wrote
I remember every fun highway sign. They are catchy and short! "We'll be blunt. Don't drive high."
Meanwhile I pass a weird slutty online gaming billboard all the time on the NJTP. Also, a super judgy one about God.
Fun fact- I don't remember the words from either.
Even more fun fact- the NJ signs make me smile, and I really need that at 7am...
b4ngl4d3sh t1_ixkmxiz wrote
Those gambling ones are disgusting to me. Straight up encouraging addictive behaviour.
FettLivesMatter t1_ixm123l wrote
I look at it this way, if a little chuckle stops one asshole from road rage for the day… job well done.
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