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Title: Stop sign stolen in Kosciusko County, police on high alert
Post by: theline on August 19, 2020, 11:47:36 PM
Glad to know that the detectives are on top of this.
https://www.wndu.com/2020/08/19/stop-sign-stolen-in-kosciusko-county-police-on-high-alert/

My favorite line in the report was that the sign will be hard to hide because the lights will continue to flash. I guess they haven't yet discovered tarps in Kosciusko County.  :-D

I know it's no joke when stop signs are stolen, but this report is amusing.
Title: Re: Stop sign stolen in Kosciusko County, police on high alert
Post by: Max Rockatansky on August 20, 2020, 12:02:04 AM
Its kind of a joke when a rural jurisdiction buys overly expensive solar powered flashing stop signs when conventional $45-$70 dollar variants would do just fine. 
Title: Re: Stop sign stolen in Kosciusko County, police on high alert
Post by: kphoger on August 20, 2020, 12:37:28 PM
Quote from: theline on August 19, 2020, 11:47:36 PM
I guess they haven't yet discovered tarps in Kosciusko County.  :-D

Is that how you're hiding it till the heat dies down?
Title: Re: Stop sign stolen in Kosciusko County, police on high alert
Post by: kalvado on August 20, 2020, 12:49:52 PM
Quote from: kphoger on August 20, 2020, 12:37:28 PM
Quote from: theline on August 19, 2020, 11:47:36 PM
I guess they haven't yet discovered tarps in Kosciusko County.  :-D

Is that how you're hiding it till the heat dies down?
no, just until batteries discharge.  SHould take a day or two.
Title: Re: Stop sign stolen in Kosciusko County, police on high alert
Post by: Brian556 on August 21, 2020, 05:16:24 PM
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on August 20, 2020, 12:02:04 AM
Its kind of a joke when a rural jurisdiction buys overly expensive solar powered flashing stop signs when conventional $45-$70 dollar variants would do just fine. 

Also could've gone one size larger to increase visibility. Overhead flashers, while expensive to install, are better than LED stop signs. They are more visible, cannot be vandalized, and they don't  have to be replaced every 10 years. Sometimes the old way is better. Also they should put down stop bars
Title: Re: Stop sign stolen in Kosciusko County, police on high alert
Post by: US71 on August 31, 2020, 12:17:16 PM
Quote from: kalvado on August 20, 2020, 12:49:52 PM
Quote from: kphoger on August 20, 2020, 12:37:28 PM
Quote from: theline on August 19, 2020, 11:47:36 PM
I guess they haven't yet discovered tarps in Kosciusko County.  :-D

Is that how you're hiding it till the heat dies down?
no, just until batteries discharge.  SHould take a day or two.

Have you tried cutting the wires? ;)
Title: Re: Stop sign stolen in Kosciusko County, police on high alert
Post by: kalvado on August 31, 2020, 01:30:35 PM
Quote from: US71 on August 31, 2020, 12:17:16 PM
Quote from: kalvado on August 20, 2020, 12:49:52 PM
Quote from: kphoger on August 20, 2020, 12:37:28 PM
Quote from: theline on August 19, 2020, 11:47:36 PM
I guess they haven't yet discovered tarps in Kosciusko County.  :-D

Is that how you're hiding it till the heat dies down?
no, just until batteries discharge.  SHould take a day or two.

Have you tried cutting the wires? ;)
If it takes more than a week to discharge battery, wire cutting may a good idea. However, wiring should be hidden and protect from accidental damage...