Signs With Design Errors

[J N Winkler]

Isn't it also rather unusual for the crown graphic to show the ermine lining?

[paulthemapguy]

What's wrong with this one? Are there fewer than 4 lanes?

In this type of lane assignment sign, only one arrow should be paired with an "ONLY" between the vertical lane lines. This one puts two through arrows in one lane segment.

I was hoping someone would notice what I noticed 
I just wanted to let people figure it out rather than give it away.

[SignGeek101]

Isn't it also rather unusual for the crown graphic to show the ermine lining?

On shields yes, on BGS's no.

I'll add another interesting sign on the 407, this time on the new extension. This Hwy 7 trailblazer is black-on-white, instead of white-on-green and is found before the exit for Hwy 12:

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Looks like the sign guys got the colours mixed up here too.


Ontario 17 (Trans Canada Highway) Eastbound approaching Ontario Secondary 594, Trailblazer for Ontario Secondary 502 by Sign Geek, on Flickr

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An upside-down traffic signal sign on King St at Hwy 85 in Woolwich, ON:



A more minor error, but the 6 on this speed limit sign is clearly crooked (Clyde Rd and N. Dumfries TR 17 in Cambridge, ON):

[roadfro]

An upside-down traffic signal sign on King St at Hwy 85 in Woolwich, ON:

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A more minor error, but the 6 on this speed limit sign is clearly crooked (Clyde Rd and N. Dumfries TR 17 in Cambridge, ON

The first is not a design error, as the sign is designed to specifications . It's an installation error, as it was just put up upside down.

The second I wouldn't call a design error. It's more of a fabrication error, as the "6" was applied slightly crookedly.

Design errors would be something that is completely different off from specs.

[Occidental Tourist]

The middle sign for the I-110/CA 110 exit is ridiculously cramped. Also, the whole layout for the sign on the right for 'Convention Center, Los Angeles St' leaves a lot to be desired..

This is classic Caltrans: they copy the old sign layout without critical thinking.

In this instance, the prior button copy sign had originally been designed with just Los Angeles St listed on it.  Then Caltrans later added the Convention Ctr above it as shoehorned-in greenout.  When Caltrans replaced the old sign with a new retroreflective sign, they copied the exact layout of the prior sign with the added greenout text.

I've seen this a lot on Caltrans retroreflective replacements.  For example, I would not be surprised if the strange offset of the CA-82 shield in the picture in the subsequent post (and below) is due to a city being listed above El Camino Real on the prior button copy version of that sign.  That city was likely greened out on the old sign, and when the new retroreflective sign was generated, they didn't bother to account for the now missing text on it by realigning the shield.

[SignBridge]

I continue to be amazed at California's awkward freeway signing. Caltrans actually makes my native New York State DOT look good by comparison.

[Occidental Tourist]

Also the sign in the background is incorrect as well.  Only the left lane turns south on El Camino Real.  The right two lanes turn north.  There is no option lane as the sign suggests.

[SignBridge]

Maybe the center lane originally was an option lane, but was changed to a right-turn only lane after the sign was spec'd and the sign was never changed. That would be typical........

[national highway 1]

I've seen this a lot on Caltrans retroreflective replacements.  For example, I would not be surprised if the strange offset of the CA-82 shield in the picture in the subsequent post (and below) is due to a city being listed above El Camino Real on the prior button copy version of that sign.  That city was likely greened out on the old sign, and when the new retroreflective sign was generated, they didn't bother to account for the now missing text on it by realigning the shield.

You're right, the original sign had the control city of San Bruno listed above El Camino Real.

[jbnv]

Check out this LA 1 shield. Compare it to the one directly across the roadway from it. Perhaps someone wanted to get on the "the outline of Louisiana on the signs is wrong because erosion" bandwagon?

[SignGeek101]

Look at the shield. The '7' is in E, the '4' in D and also slightly taller.

https://goo.gl/maps/bVNyxFsdWRM2

[GenExpwy]

From another thread:

https://www.google.com/maps/@40.8342104,-73.8742316,3a,22.3y,221.32h,93.9t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1srrSxdz_sajJH60lF8rIFiw!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo1.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DrrSxdz_sajJH60lF8rIFiw%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D338.48892%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656

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[TravelingBethelite]

Pretty sure this is a goof:




Exit 174, I-35 South, Oklahoma

[Great Lakes Roads]

Found this on Google Maps. Located at TN 385 and Interstate 269 interchange heading south:

https://www.google.com/maps/@35.0336704,-89.6402844,3a,15y,206.68h,98.11t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sKldFfNO3_-doDHHwBeNEPQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

What's wrong with this sign?
1. The "L" is tilted DOWN
2. APL is too squished on one side

[Michael]

There was a post about NH 101 on the AARoads Facebook page, so I decided to look at the route in Street View.  When looking at this diagrammatic sign, something looked off to me.  When I looked closer, I saw that there's two middle lanes that appear out of nowhere at the gore on the sign.

[national highway 1]

Use of a three digit blank for this I-10 shield and also the use of large digits.


Original post here.

[Quillz]

Use of a three digit blank for this I-10 shield and also the use of large digits.


Original post here.

In California, the usage of 21x18 shields is not terribly uncommon, although the digits are larger than they should be. It's more another one of those quirky California signage standards rather than a true error.

[Max Rockatansky]

Use of a three digit blank for this I-10 shield and also the use of large digits.


Original post here.

In California, the usage of 21x18 shields is not terribly uncommon, although the digits are larger than they should be. It's more another one of those quirky California signage standards rather than a true error.

I'm surprised nobody pointed out the wooden post, another Caltrans favorite. 

[Kniwt]

Spotted in an I-40 construction zone in California:

[paulthemapguy]

ban this sick filth


20170327_091406 by Paul Drives, on Flickr

[Max Rockatansky]

Spotted in an I-40 construction zone in California:

Where on I-40 is that one?  There are some strange construction shields up in the Mojave, I got a good one for CA 18 last year.  I'd love to see that error spade come up on auction someday....

18CAc by Max Rockatansky, on Flickr

[Kniwt]

Where on I-40 is that one? 

Approximately mile 107, just west of the Goffs Road exit. There are several of them!

[Max Rockatansky]

Where on I-40 is that one? 

Approximately mile 107, just west of the Goffs Road exit. There are several of them!

Nice, I can't remember the last time I actually used I-40 between Amboy Road and U.S. 95.  Maybe that will be a good enough excuse to stick to the Interstate. 

[Kniwt]

Nice, I can't remember the last time I actually used I-40 between Amboy Road and U.S. 95.  Maybe that will be a good enough excuse to stick to the Interstate. 

66 is closed (again) east of Kelbaker Road:
http://www.highlandnews.net/news/public_safety/road-closure-on-national-trails-highway-route---amboy/article_a822ece2-fe0b-11e6-adbf-e71e19c1d8e8.html