Unique, Odd, or Interesting Signs aka The good, the bad, and the ugly

[LilianaUwU]

Here's a recycled steep hill sign. The sign that was recycled? An "aluminium to recycle (arrow)" sign. Talk about ironic. https://www.google.com/maps/@45.188794,-71.4480507,3a,15y,305.84h,86.71t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sPoDlYL40I9IO1YUX6WUzbA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

The front is worth looking at too!  I've never seen the grade marked like that.

Oh.  Canada.  Maybe that's normal there?

It is the Québec standard. http://www.rsr.transports.gouv.qc.ca/Dispositifs/Details.aspx?cid=12562&p=7&ca=PetiteVignette&che=DANGR&cat=DANGR

[kphoger]

Figures.  I'm quite ignorant of Canadian signage.

[roadman65]

https://goo.gl/maps/TWJc4LE99qQaSiFo7

I believe the cardinal directions are reversed.  However US 460 runs awkwardly in Norfolk, with West is heading east from Tidewater Drive and East is heading west from here.

[kphoger]

I don't think this assembly is very common.  At least I don't remember having seen one before.

Comstock, TX

At the other end of town, there's a similar but all-text version.

[kenarmy]

I don't think this assembly is very common.  At least I don't remember having seen one before.

Comstock, TX

At the other end of town, there's a similar but all-text version.

I swear I have seen the first assembly somewhere but I can't put my finger on it.

[CoreySamson]

I don't think this assembly is very common.  At least I don't remember having seen one before.

Comstock, TX

At the other end of town, there's a similar but all-text version.

I've seen plenty of the first assembly, but not the second. Examples:
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6. 6 and 7 are interesting because "END" is also printed on the turning lane.
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[kphoger]

Apparently, I just drive the wrong highways in Texas.  I just checked my usual route between Oklahoma and Mexico, and I can't find a single example of those signs.  Figures.

[JoePCool14]

https://goo.gl/maps/TWJc4LE99qQaSiFo7

I believe the cardinal directions are reversed.  However US 460 runs awkwardly in Norfolk, with West is heading east from Tidewater Drive and East is heading west from here.

Those shields.

[wanderer2575]

https://goo.gl/maps/TWJc4LE99qQaSiFo7

I believe the cardinal directions are reversed.  However US 460 runs awkwardly in Norfolk, with West is heading east from Tidewater Drive and East is heading west from here.

Those shields.

And why is it that road agencies and contractors so often can't find two of the exact same shield design for an assembly?

[Mapmikey]

https://goo.gl/maps/TWJc4LE99qQaSiFo7

I believe the cardinal directions are reversed.  However US 460 runs awkwardly in Norfolk, with West is heading east from Tidewater Drive and East is heading west from here.

Those shields.

And why is it that road agencies and contractors so often can't find two of the exact same shield design for an assembly?

It's Norfolk, so be glad they are the right shield type.

Directions are correct, though...

[kenarmy]

https://www.google.com/maps/@32.3548482,-90.2012907,3a,17y,228.92h,88.1t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s24QRagm-k8UcTplD5wb9jg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?hl=en

"All other times" 

[tylert120]

I don't think this assembly is very common.  At least I don't remember having seen one before.

Comstock, TX

These are common in the Pittsburgh area.

[roadman65]

https://goo.gl/maps/12zoSjMNY5GFEJ1Q8

US 460 EB at VA 168  in Norfolk has this weird assembly and old style KEEP RIGHT as well.

[JoePCool14]

I don't think this assembly is very common.  At least I don't remember having seen one before.

Comstock, TX

These are common in the Pittsburgh area.

Also common in Chicagoland. I've seen them on village and Cook County streets.

[Harvestman]

No shield? No indication whatsoever that 75 is, in fact, a highway? OK then.
Fortunately this dinosaur is a couple hundred feet up the road to provide some proper (old-school) directions.

[Scott5114]

Not actually pointing the way to I-75, it's pointing the way to that awesome button copy 75. Oh, and it's black on white, so beholding its awesomeness is mandatory.

[kenarmy]

Ok I'm just combining my posts since they are all within the same area.....

https://www.google.com/maps/@32.5161116,-90.0977382,3a,25.1y,224.43h,79.92t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1syQn6iPoPxI2X4i0C7gBOvQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

And if you go further down and take a left, you'll see the other one
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.5141507,-90.0959584,3a,75y,148.49h,87.52t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sSlh9J9Em_sFg4bMgMeXjVQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
And another one...
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.515722,-90.0947454,3a,90y,210.05h,71.17t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sdjbBafylYUrJqH_6_cAgHg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

here is the one that was replaced:
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.5169421,-90.099469,3a,78.6y,89.4h,91.08t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1scBWKimUSDDzNbL2AXozHQA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

They built a Sonics right here so this sign had to be moved 
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.5169559,-90.0967789,3a,87y,121.13h,81.88t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sQ0VGqVzXsDWmnSCvAifpKw!2e0!5s20130501T000000!7i13312!8i6656

Gluckstadt is really good on letting people know how to get to 51.

[interstatefan990]

No shield? No indication whatsoever that 75 is, in fact, a highway? OK then.

To a 75 MPH speed zone, since this sign is "regulatory". 

[kphoger]

No shield? No indication whatsoever that 75 is, in fact, a highway? OK then.

To a 75 MPH speed zone, since this sign is "regulatory". 

If you're turning right, then you have to get up to 75.

[JoePCool14]

No shield? No indication whatsoever that 75 is, in fact, a highway? OK then.

To a 75 MPH speed zone, since this sign is "regulatory". 

If you're turning right, then you have to get up to 75.

The town of "To" is 75 miles to the right. 

[Big John]

No shield? No indication whatsoever that 75 is, in fact, a highway? OK then.

To a 75 MPH speed zone, since this sign is "regulatory". 

If you're turning right, then you have to get up to 75.

The town of "To" is 75 miles to the right. 

Before the 1970s, black on white was used for destination/distance signs.

[Scott5114]

Sure, but they didn't have diamond grade sheeting in the 70s, so this clearly isn't referencing that...

[ozarkman417]

Keeping the theme of odd I-75 signs..


Perhaps this sign was developed by a county agency, or the nearby Pilot travel center. Any idea as to where the "To 75" sign on the previous page might be located?

[CoreySamson]

Keeping the theme of odd I-75 signs..
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Perhaps this sign was developed by a county agency, or the nearby Pilot travel center. Any idea as to where the "To 75" sign on the previous page might be located?

That sign needs to go in the worst of road signs. That could possibly be the grossest interstate shield I've ever seen.

[kphoger]

Keeping the theme of odd I-75 signs..
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Perhaps this sign was developed by a county agency, or the nearby Pilot travel center. Any idea as to where the "To 75" sign on the previous page might be located?

That sign needs to go in the worst of road signs. That could possibly be the grossest interstate shield I've ever seen.

And yet the red INTERSTATE banner at the top looks halfway decent.  It's like someone took utter crap and wrapped it in a ribbon and a bow.