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Title: Custom signs
Post by: Amtrakprod on November 17, 2018, 06:54:23 PM
Signs other road geeks have created
Title: Re: Custom signs
Post by: kphoger on November 19, 2018, 01:12:10 PM
yes
Title: Re: Custom signs
Post by: formulanone on November 19, 2018, 05:03:49 PM
Signs by Jake

https://www.ebay.com/str/Signs-by-Jake?_trksid=p2047675.l2563
Title: Re: Custom signs
Post by: jakeroot on November 20, 2018, 01:17:56 AM
I'm guessing this might have been partly inspired by the HAWK thread.

Here's some custom signs I've drawn up before (not always for any particular reason):

(https://i.imgur.com/H2zC3Pk.png)   (https://i.imgur.com/bZ9PEpz.png)   (https://i.imgur.com/URki29D.png)   (https://i.imgur.com/tLWAoIS.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/frtNDp1.png)   (https://i.imgur.com/I8EeY2u.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/j6glR0R.png)   (https://i.imgur.com/Vrx0WEJ.png)   (https://i.imgur.com/8JcXkMz.png)   (https://i.imgur.com/5HWGqVo.png)
Title: Re: Custom signs
Post by: Tonytone on November 20, 2018, 02:05:31 AM
That *Left turn yield on green* sign would confuse the hell outta people. I think a green orb inside the yield would work fine.


iPhone
Title: Re: Custom signs
Post by: Amtrakprod on November 20, 2018, 05:34:11 PM
I've made two FRA signs.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4807/32105945518_cbc1346e5c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QV6n3N)RIGHT TURN (2) (https://flic.kr/p/QV6n3N) by Petru Sofio (https://www.flickr.com/photos/155056147@N08/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4832/32105948088_528795ae6d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QV6nP7)RIGHT TURN (1) (https://flic.kr/p/QV6nP7) by Petru Sofio (https://www.flickr.com/photos/155056147@N08/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Custom signs
Post by: mrsman on November 22, 2018, 11:01:27 AM
Jakeroot, what is the third sign for?


Nexus 5X

Title: Re: Custom signs
Post by: Amtrakprod on November 22, 2018, 11:31:49 AM
Quote from: mrsman on November 22, 2018, 11:01:27 AM
Jakeroot, what is the third sign for?


Nexus 5X
Rader zone?
Title: Re: Custom signs
Post by: hotdogPi on November 22, 2018, 11:46:03 AM
Quote from: Amtrakprod on November 22, 2018, 11:31:49 AM
Quote from: mrsman on November 22, 2018, 11:01:27 AM
Jakeroot, what is the third sign for?


Nexus 5X
Rader zone?

New Mexico ahead (the state has bad pavement quality).
Minecraft roundabout ahead.
Crosshair.
Title: Re: Custom signs
Post by: jakeroot on November 22, 2018, 03:51:23 PM
I think I was trying to find a way to warn of an unsigned intersection. Obviously a failure :-D
Title: Re: Custom signs
Post by: Amtrakprod on November 22, 2018, 03:53:00 PM
Quote from: jakeroot on November 22, 2018, 03:51:23 PM
I think I was trying to find a way to warn of an unsigned intersection. Obviously a failure :-D
I think you should try to make a priority sign


iPhone
Title: Re: Custom signs
Post by: kphoger on November 23, 2018, 09:04:17 AM
Quote from: jakeroot on November 22, 2018, 03:51:23 PM
I think I was trying to find a way to warn of an unsigned intersection. Obviously a failure :-D

I assumed it was for a town square, such as in Benton, IL (https://goo.gl/maps/nUcR8ywfARk).
Title: Re: Custom signs
Post by: jakeroot on November 23, 2018, 03:30:28 PM
Quote from: kphoger on November 23, 2018, 09:04:17 AM
Quote from: jakeroot on November 22, 2018, 03:51:23 PM
I think I was trying to find a way to warn of an unsigned intersection. Obviously a failure :-D

I assumed it was for a town square, such as in Benton, IL (https://goo.gl/maps/nUcR8ywfARk).

Guess it could be repurposed for that! Might need a plaque below it though.
Title: Re: Custom signs
Post by: Amtrakprod on November 23, 2018, 04:51:50 PM
Quote from: jakeroot on November 23, 2018, 03:30:28 PM
Quote from: kphoger on November 23, 2018, 09:04:17 AM
Quote from: jakeroot on November 22, 2018, 03:51:23 PM
I think I was trying to find a way to warn of an unsigned intersection. Obviously a failure :-D

I assumed it was for a town square, such as in Benton, IL (https://goo.gl/maps/nUcR8ywfARk).

Guess it could be repurposed for that! Might need a plaque below it though.
I would say underneath strange intersection, use caution. For the unsigned intersection, I'd stick to words.


iPhone
Title: Re: Custom signs
Post by: kphoger on November 23, 2018, 06:21:19 PM
Quote from: Amtrakprod on November 23, 2018, 04:51:50 PM
I would say underneath strange intersection, use caution. For the unsigned intersection, I'd stick to words.

You know what?  If there's reason enough to put up a warning sign for an uncontrolled intersection, then I'd say there's reason enough for it to not be an uncontrolled intersection anymore.  So maybe that would be a sign with no useful application.
Title: Re: Custom signs
Post by: Amtrakprod on November 23, 2018, 08:03:40 PM
Quote from: kphoger on November 23, 2018, 06:21:19 PM
Quote from: Amtrakprod on November 23, 2018, 04:51:50 PM
I would say underneath strange intersection, use caution. For the unsigned intersection, I'd stick to words.

You know what?  If there's reason enough to put up a warning sign for an uncontrolled intersection, then I'd say there's reason enough for it to not be an uncontrolled intersection anymore.  So maybe that would be a sign with no useful application.

That's a really good and obvious point.
Title: Re: Custom signs
Post by: jakeroot on November 24, 2018, 01:52:43 AM
Quote from: kphoger on November 23, 2018, 06:21:19 PM
Quote from: Amtrakprod on November 23, 2018, 04:51:50 PM
I would say underneath strange intersection, use caution. For the unsigned intersection, I'd stick to words.

You know what?  If there's reason enough to put up a warning sign for an uncontrolled intersection, then I'd say there's reason enough for it to not be an uncontrolled intersection anymore.  So maybe that would be a sign with no useful application.

That's why I never put much effort into it. No signs at all is hardly any different than saying "no control ahead" (though drivers still have ROW rules to follow).
Title: Re: Custom signs
Post by: mrsman on November 25, 2018, 10:32:29 AM
Quote from: jakeroot on November 24, 2018, 01:52:43 AM
Quote from: kphoger on November 23, 2018, 06:21:19 PM
Quote from: Amtrakprod on November 23, 2018, 04:51:50 PM
I would say underneath strange intersection, use caution. For the unsigned intersection, I'd stick to words.

You know what?  If there's reason enough to put up a warning sign for an uncontrolled intersection, then I'd say there's reason enough for it to not be an uncontrolled intersection anymore.  So maybe that would be a sign with no useful application.

That's right.  At least put in two yield signs.  If there's nobody there, don't stop, but at least allow for the possibility of being aware of cross traffic.  There are so many intersections where lack of signs mean that you have the right of way, so we don't want to add to the confusion.

That's why I never put much effort into it. No signs at all is hardly any different than saying "no control ahead" (though drivers still have ROW rules to follow).
Title: Re: Custom signs
Post by: Amtrakprod on November 25, 2018, 01:58:48 PM
Quote from: mrsman on November 25, 2018, 10:32:29 AM
Quote from: jakeroot on November 24, 2018, 01:52:43 AM
Quote from: kphoger on November 23, 2018, 06:21:19 PM
Quote from: Amtrakprod on November 23, 2018, 04:51:50 PM
I would say underneath strange intersection, use caution. For the unsigned intersection, I'd stick to words.

You know what?  If there's reason enough to put up a warning sign for an uncontrolled intersection, then I'd say there's reason enough for it to not be an uncontrolled intersection anymore.  So maybe that would be a sign with no useful application.


That's why I never put much effort into it. No signs at all is hardly any different than saying "no control ahead" (though drivers still have ROW rules to follow).
That's right.  At least put in two yield signs.  If there's nobody there, don't stop, but at least allow for the possibility of being aware of cross traffic.  There are so many intersections where lack of signs mean that you have the right of way, so we don't want to add to the confusion.
Good point, Please format correctly though


iPhone
Title: Re: Custom signs
Post by: jakeroot on November 25, 2018, 04:15:26 PM
Most unsigned intersections in Seattle (and there are many) have circles in the middle, and/or are at the intersection of single lane (two way) roads. Either way, very low speed approaches. Never heard of a crash at these intersections. Higher perception of danger without signs so people are more cautious.
Title: Re: Custom signs
Post by: MCRoads on November 26, 2018, 07:21:41 PM
IDK if it is custom, but it is certainly unusual:
I have a sign in my (small) arsenal which is suppose to raise awareness of workers' safety. It is:

mY DAddY WoRks hERe!
(It has a crude picture of a person on it as well)

I thought it was a great idea... gender equality people said it was sexist though, so the FHWA said to stop using it.

If this was about custom traffic control stuff, I would talk about the weird drums they have there, but... maybe another thread.
Title: Re: Custom signs
Post by: jakeroot on November 26, 2018, 07:35:31 PM
Quote from: MCRoads on November 26, 2018, 07:21:41 PM
IDK if it is custom, but it is certainly unusual:
I have a sign in my (small) arsenal which is suppose to raise awareness of workers' safety. It is:

mY DAddY WoRks hERe!
(It has a crude picture of a person on it as well)

I think it was posted in the "unique" thread at one point.

Judging by the OP, this thread is geared towards custom signs that were created by us, not others.
Title: Re: Custom signs
Post by: MCRoads on November 26, 2018, 07:36:42 PM
Quote from: jakeroot on November 26, 2018, 07:35:31 PM
Quote from: MCRoads on November 26, 2018, 07:21:41 PM
IDK if it is custom, but it is certainly unusual:
I have a sign in my (small) arsenal which is suppose to raise awareness of workers' safety. It is:

mY DAddY WoRks hERe!
(It has a crude picture of a person on it as well)

I think it was posted in the "unique" thread at one point.

Judging by the OP, this thread is geared towards custom signs that were created by us, not others.
Believe said post was also by me, could be wrong though...
Title: Re: Custom signs
Post by: jakeroot on November 26, 2018, 08:10:13 PM
Quote from: MCRoads on November 26, 2018, 07:36:42 PM
Believe said post was also by me, could be wrong though...

The OP is Amtrakprod.
Title: Re: Custom signs
Post by: Amtrakprod on November 26, 2018, 09:10:01 PM
Quote from: jakeroot on November 26, 2018, 08:10:13 PM
Quote from: MCRoads on November 26, 2018, 07:36:42 PM
Believe said post was also by me, could be wrong though...

The OP is Amtrakprod.
I meant for it to be signs created by roadgeeks.
Title: Re: Custom signs
Post by: roadman on November 28, 2018, 02:00:54 PM
Quote from: MCRoads on November 26, 2018, 07:21:41 PM
I have a sign in my (small) arsenal which is suppose to raise awareness of workers' safety. It is:
mY DAddY WoRks hERe!
(It has a crude picture of a person on it as well)

I thought it was a great idea... gender equality people said it was sexist though, so the FHWA said to stop using it.


I've seen versions of that sign that say "my MOmmY WorKS hERe".  Also, a check of the MUTCD Official Rulings shows that multiple states were granted permission for experimental use of such signs (with either the Daddy or Mommy text) in 2000 and 2001.  However, I can't find anything indicating the current status of that experimentation, such as a final report.  Nor could I find any references to these signs in any Official Interpretations.
Title: Re: Custom signs
Post by: kphoger on November 28, 2018, 02:03:54 PM
Quote from: roadman on November 28, 2018, 02:00:54 PM

Quote from: MCRoads on November 26, 2018, 07:21:41 PM
I have a sign in my (small) arsenal which is suppose to raise awareness of workers' safety. It is:
mY DAddY WoRks hERe!
(It has a crude picture of a person on it as well)

I thought it was a great idea... gender equality people said it was sexist though, so the FHWA said to stop using it.


I've seen versions of that sign that say "my MOmmY WorKS hERe".  Also, a check of the MUTCD Official Rulings shows that multiple states were granted permission for experimental use of such signs in 2000 and 2001.  However, I can't find anything indicating the current status of that experimentation, such as a final report.  Nor could I find any references to these signs in any Official Interpretations.

A better solution to the gender thing would have been making 50% of the signs say MOmmY and the other 50% say DAddY.
Title: Re: Custom signs
Post by: jakeroot on November 28, 2018, 02:28:25 PM
"my PAreNt wOrKS heRe"
Title: Re: Custom signs
Post by: kphoger on November 28, 2018, 02:30:28 PM
Quote from: jakeroot on November 28, 2018, 02:28:25 PM
"my PAreNt wOrKS heRe"

But that's not something a child might actually say.
Title: Re: Custom signs
Post by: jakeroot on November 28, 2018, 04:47:56 PM
Quote from: kphoger on November 28, 2018, 02:30:28 PM
Quote from: jakeroot on November 28, 2018, 02:28:25 PM
"my PAreNt wOrKS heRe"

But that's not something a child might actually say.

I think it gets the message across. Though I don't like the sign anyway.