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

[SectorZ]

https://www.google.com/maps/@42.502078,-71.15846,3a,32.1y,348.39h,88.24t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sBHcBZW-1QM46UIu9RZ6vNw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1

Also one on MA 38 southbound south of I-95.

I kind of like these actually, anything is better than the bland ass shields we have in the first place for this state.

[JoePCool14]

https://www.google.com/maps/@42.502078,-71.15846,3a,32.1y,348.39h,88.24t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sBHcBZW-1QM46UIu9RZ6vNw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1

Also one on MA 38 southbound south of I-95.

I kind of like these actually, anything is better than the bland ass shields we have in the first place for this state.

To me, this just reminds me of the Wisconsin county shield, definitely a similar style.

[SignGeek101]

I don't know where to post this. The sign itself isn't odd, it's where its located.

https://goo.gl/maps/Q8sRP

I can't figure it out. It's a merge onto an Interstate, so why the 'No left turn' sign?

[Zeffy]

I don't know where to post this. The sign itself isn't odd, it's where its located.

https://goo.gl/maps/Q8sRP

I can't figure it out. It's a merge onto an Interstate, so why the 'No left turn' sign?

A lot of the on-ramps in New Jersey have 'NO TURNS' signs posted. I guess there are instances where people attempt to go the wrong way, however that is possible...

[Mapmikey]

Virginia does this as well.  Their practice of this goes back to at least the 1960s:



Mike

[SignGeek101]

https://goo.gl/maps/I3HiH

Anyone know what font this is?

[theline]

Virginia does this as well.  Their practice of this goes back to at least the 1960s:



Mike

I'm old enough to remember when "No Left Turn" signs were rather common toward the end of freeway on-ramps. Freeways were a pretty new concept then, at least in my part of the country. Most drivers were used to turning in whatever direction they wanted to go, so it was not inconceivable that they might get to the end of the ramp and make a left turn.

[SignGeek101]

How common are these?



They aren't in the MUTCD, not that I can find.

[noelbotevera]

How common are these?



They aren't in the MUTCD, not that I can find.

I'm starting to see more of those in PA. They help in a ton of situations.

[SignGeek101]

How common are these?



They aren't in the MUTCD, not that I can find.

I'm starting to see more of those in PA. They help in a ton of situations.

Ok. The only ones I've seen before are these where I used to live:

http://fightyourtickets.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/20101113_951.jpg

[Big John]

http://fightyourtickets.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/20101113_951.jpg

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[busman_49]

How common are these?



The city I grew up in posted a "BEGIN" plaque (commonly used with the center left turn lane signage) above speed limit signs when the speed limit of the road changes.

They aren't in the MUTCD, not that I can find.

[busman_49]

I-65 in Indiana...the US 231 sign is WAY too small:
I-65 N exit 205 by Ryan busman_49, on Flickr

Thornton, IL, on I80/I-294 east...that's a big sign!!!:
I-80/I-294 East, Tinley Park, IL by Ryan busman_49, on Flickr

[SignGeek101]

http://fightyourtickets.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/20101113_951.jpg

Error 1011, access denied.

[SignGeek101]

I-65 in Indiana...the US 231 sign is WAY too small:
I-65 N exit 205 by Ryan busman_49, on Flickr

A 24 x 32? (I don't know the size other than 36 x 48) shield perhaps?

Thornton, IL, on I80/I-294 east...that's a big sign!!!:
I-80/I-294 East, Tinley Park, IL by Ryan busman_49, on Flickr

Wow, "Indiana and Iowa" as control cities. Could be redesigned, but also a good candidate for here:
https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=14481.msg2034750#msg2034750

[vtk]

I-65 in Indiana...the US 231 sign is WAY too small:
I-65 N exit 205 by Ryan busman_49, on Flickr

A 24 × 32? (I don't know the size other than 36 x 48) shield perhaps?

Probably 30×24.

[cl94]

How common are these?



The city I grew up in posted a "BEGIN" plaque (commonly used with the center left turn lane signage) above speed limit signs when the speed limit of the road changes.

They aren't in the MUTCD, not that I can find.

NYSDOT and NYSTA have been using "begin" plaques as of late. I saw them in Region 5 shortly after I moved there, but these on I-87 in Clifton Park were only put up in 2012.

[vtk]

Attica OH used to have a "Begin 35 MPH Speed" sign leaving the short 25 zone at the center of town on southbound OH 4, but then one time I saw a chunk of the sign was gone, and the whole thing was taken down soon after.

In Grandview Heights, OH on southbound Grandview Avenue at the top of the hill between First Avenue and Goodale Boulevard, there's a sign that says "End 25 MPH / Begin 35 MPH".

[Zeffy]

Definitely unique. Not sure what else to say about it:
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.043812,-70.195361,3a,15y,179.03h,89.1t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1snqBAISOPyGsPdk3ByQk3DA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

[SignGeek101]

Definitely unique. Not sure what else to say about it:
https://www.google.com/maps/@42.043812,-70.195361,3a,15y,179.03h,89.1t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1snqBAISOPyGsPdk3ByQk3DA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

Is that sign text coloured red? Well, NB puts the island on a sign often, usually before on-ramps to highways.



I don't see why they couldn't put a simple left arrow.

[Zeffy]

Is that sign text coloured red? Well, NB puts the island on a sign often, usually before on-ramps to highways.

Yes it is. That's why I called it interesting / unique.

Un-related, here's something I can't decide is unique or just ugly:
https://www.google.com/maps/@41.225103,-73.058075,3a,28.6y,278.53h,76.46t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1snqC3f8nocCmHDwaxg6naBg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

[SignGeek101]

Is that sign text coloured red? Well, NB puts the island on a sign often, usually before on-ramps to highways.

Yes it is. That's why I called it interesting / unique.

Ok. I thought that you posted that sign here because of the "island" on the sign.

Un-related, here's something I can't decide is unique or just ugly:
https://www.google.com/maps/@41.225103,-73.058075,3a,28.6y,278.53h,76.46t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1snqC3f8nocCmHDwaxg6naBg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

I'd say unique. The fonts aren't standard, but I'm a fan of the more European style circle signs for purposes like this.

[riiga]

Un-related, here's something I can't decide is unique or just ugly:
https://www.google.com/maps/@41.225103,-73.058075,3a,28.6y,278.53h,76.46t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1snqC3f8nocCmHDwaxg6naBg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

Unique indeed, and I like it a lot!

[Brandon]

I don't know where to post this. The sign itself isn't odd, it's where its located.

https://goo.gl/maps/Q8sRP

I can't figure it out. It's a merge onto an Interstate, so why the 'No left turn' sign?

That's very old school.  Michigan and Indiana up until the early 1980s also used "One Way" signs on both sides of the entry ramp.

[SectorZ]

https://goo.gl/maps/bSCJ8

I'll call this Craig County-lite. Good ole Rhode Island. Glad I found this on a bike ride down there today.