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

[JoePCool14]

Tiny numbers

Is that the one on I-65 in Indiana?

[kphoger]

I never saw a sign like this before.

Decently common in Mexico.  Here is the one I'm most familiar with, but there are plenty of others down there.

[Rothman]

Speed Electrically Timed on PA 534 between I-80 and Hickory Run State Park.

[6a]

Urbana, Ohio. Guess they wanted to match the stop sign on the other side. 

[roadman65]

https://goo.gl/maps/dUmLhfEcDDfQEW4W8
U And Left Turns is posted for the ramp to NJ 23 South. However there is no left turns on Route 23 back the opposite way. The sign is to guide those from NJ 23 North back to NJ 23 south who would also use this particular ramp.

[ErmineNotyours]

Wasn't there a thread for flashing lights outlining signs?  Anyway, I finally went past this one at dusk.  This sign replaced one showing a sharp curve, even though it isn't.  It has to crest over a water pipeline and it has low visibility, so the engineers thought lying about the road geometry was better than a sign that spelled out "limited vision distance."  The sign facing the other direction shows a different intersection configuration.  Whatever.

[vdeane]

Wasn't there a thread for flashing lights outlining signs?  Anyway, I finally went past this one at dusk.  This sign replaced one showing a sharp curve, even though it isn't.  It has to crest over a water pipeline and it has low visibility, so the engineers thought lying about the road geometry was better than a sign that spelled out "limited vision distance."  The sign facing the other direction shows a different intersection configuration.  Whatever.

Looks like each sign just warns about whatever intersection is beyond the hump in each direction.

[Bruce]

A map posted on WA 221 right before a major downhill section showing the nearest runaway truck ramp:

[J N Winkler]

A map posted on WA 221 right before a major downhill section showing the nearest runaway truck ramp:

(Photo snipped for brevity)

Thanks for this--it's going on my hill descent map sign list.

It turns out this is a recent replacement, the original (as of 2018) having an all-yellow background.

[Bruce]

A map posted on WA 221 right before a major downhill section showing the nearest runaway truck ramp:

(Photo snipped for brevity)

Thanks for this--it's going on my hill descent map sign list.

It turns out this is a recent replacement, the original (as of 2018) having an all-yellow background.

I'm glad it was changed. The yellow would blend in a bit too much with the background at a glance.

[jakeroot]

Spotted this in Lakewood, Colo:

"Left Turn Arrow Displays M-F 6-9a"

I am aware of many places that disable the green arrow during off-peak hours for various reasons, but I cannot recall seeing this sort of operation signed before.

[roadman65]

Oregon here copies the NJ Turnpike Authority on I-5 near Eugene.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/54480415@N08/51405167051/in/dateposted-public/


That is the overhead exit tab that usually is in the gore.

[roadman65]

Neat idea for those exiting a driveway where a wye split is just ahead.

[plain]

Neat idea for those exiting a driveway where a wye split is just ahead.

I like it. I'm sure this would be especially helpful at truck stops, at least the ones on multi lane roads.

[jakeroot]

I'm not personally sold on the concept. Drivers really should not be pulling out into anything but the closest lane unless they are turning immediately. If that sign, for example, said "right lane", is that encouraging cars to turn immediately into the far lane? Assuming, in most situations, drivers should turn out into the closest lane, signs along the arterial should be sufficient to get traffic into the correct lane from there-on.

[roadman65]

I like the font on this sign for US 199.



Northern terminus of US 199 at I-5 near Grants Pass, Oregon.

[machias]

I found the lettering on this new guide panel on I-10 NW of Downtown Tucson interesting. I believe it's Series D (the earlier Georgia variant). ADOT specs allow for Series D to be used if Series EEM is going to result in an extra large sign.  Photo taken today.

[roadman65]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/54480415@N08/51416028766/

A great highway guide, but not standard and not state installed either.

[plain]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/54480415@N08/51416028766/

A great highway guide, but not standard and not state installed either.

Is that the furthest away the Golden Gate Bridge is mentioned?

[roadman65]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/54480415@N08/51416028766/

A great highway guide, but not standard and not state installed either.

Is that the furthest away the Golden Gate Bridge is mentioned?

Thinks so.




On another subject, I believe this is supposed to be a reassurance sign, however the fact that both Willits and Fort Bragg are both separated by horizontal ruling, it is not necessary IMO.

BTW both cities are served by the very same CA 20 here. This sign is on CA 20 after splitting from US 101.

[Rothman]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/54480415@N08/51416028766/

A great highway guide, but not standard and not state installed either.

Is that the furthest away the Golden Gate Bridge is mentioned?

It's a pretty famous sign amongst roadgeeks.

[thefraze_1020]

A map posted on WA 221 right before a major downhill section showing the nearest runaway truck ramp:

Put that one in the hill signage thread!

[ethanhopkin14]

A map posted on WA 221 right before a major downhill section showing the nearest runaway truck ramp:

Put that one in the hill signage thread!

That looks like a lot to take in at 65 MPH!!!!

[Occidental Tourist]

On another subject, I believe this is supposed to be a reassurance sign, however the fact that both Willits and Fort Bragg are both separated by horizontal ruling, it is not necessary IMO.

BTW both cities are served by the very same CA 20 here. This sign is on CA 20 after splitting from US 101.

Maybe it's the unnatural evolution of a sign that was there before the Willits Bypass was built.  Before the Willits Bypass was built, 101 also ran along this section of road.  I could see Caltrans updating an old sign by removing a 101 shield but doing nothing else to update the sign.

[1995hoo]

A map posted on WA 221 right before a major downhill section showing the nearest runaway truck ramp:

(Photo deleted)

Put that one in the hill signage thread!

That looks like a lot to take in at 65 MPH!!!!

There may be a pullout at which it is mandatory for trucks to stop. I haven't looked at Street View (if available) to confirm whether that's the case, but often when you see these sorts of signs there's a spot where truckers have to stop and check their brakes and that's where you find this sort of sign.