The Worst of Road Signs

[Molandfreak]

There is nothing right with that sign.

Well there is, and it's the arrow banner.

No, it's a rotated M6-3.

but it's pointing right

[sammi]

There is nothing right with that sign.

Well there is, and it's the arrow banner.

No, it's a rotated M6-3.

but it's pointing right

* Sammi apologizes apologises for not getting the joke the first time

[formulanone]

So terrible, it's perfectly bad.

[JoePCool14]

The only thing that could've made that worse would have been wrong shield type.

[CentralCAroadgeek]

Another horrid Clarendon atrocity brought to you by the City of Salinas:


And a few feet past it, this terribly misaligned curve warning sign:

[Zeffy]

^ There's also Arialveticverstesk in both of those signs.  Oh god it looks so fucking terrible too. I would've much rather seen the SPEED LIMIT in Clarendon to match the '15'. Luckily the '15' wasn't Arialveticverstesk.

[The Rocker]

This is old and I doubt it's still standing, but what do you guys make of this very bizarre shield?

[Bandon23]

That on top right. An Interstate of Virginia shows some arrows of direction, which it couldn't lead in routes.

[Scott5114]

That on top right. An Interstate of Virginia shows some arrows of direction, which it couldn't lead in routes.

I have a vague idea of what you're trying to say, but this sentence, as written, makes little sense.

[jakeroot]

That on top right. An Interstate of Virginia shows some arrows of direction, which it couldn't lead in routes.

I have a vague idea of what you're trying to say, but this sentence, as written, makes little sense.

I'm glad you do; I'm completely lost. 

[Zeffy]

That on top right. An Interstate of Virginia shows some arrows of direction, which it couldn't lead in routes.

I have a vague idea of what you're trying to say, but this sentence, as written, makes little sense.

Attempted translation: The sign on top right - there's a Virginia state name Interstate shield that shows the direction of the route, instead of the number, which should be placed in a separate sign below the shield.

[vdeane]

Is Interstate Left a 2di or a 3di?

[agentsteel53]

That on top right. An Interstate of Virginia shows some arrows of direction, which it couldn't lead in routes.

I have a vague idea of what you're trying to say, but this sentence, as written, makes little sense.

I think it might be an "English as a second language" issue.  I looked at his other posts and they have similar grammar; though it looks like this is the first post where expressed a sufficiently complex idea to make it really noticeable.

[hbelkins]

Last time I was in downtown Staunton, that was still standing.

[Mapmikey]

Last time I was in downtown Staunton, that was still standing.

By Sept 2012 this assembly was replaced with:

https://www.google.com/maps?q=Staunton,+VA&hl=en&ll=38.148821,-79.072533&spn=0.015541,0.033023&sll=37.266847,-79.942896&sspn=0.015796,0.033023&oq=staunton,+VA&t=h&hnear=Staunton,+Virginia&z=16&layer=c&cbll=38.148821,-79.072533&panoid=XU21DL3UJguGgkKcLejZTQ&cbp=12,170.11,,0,0

Mapmikey

[theline]

Is Interstate Left a 2di or a 3di?

0di it seems.

[jakeroot]

Last time I was in downtown Staunton, that was still standing.

By Sept 2012 this assembly was replaced with:

https://www.google.com/maps?q=Staunton,+VA&hl=en&ll=38.148821,-79.072533&spn=0.015541,0.033023&sll=37.266847,-79.942896&sspn=0.015796,0.033023&oq=staunton,+VA&t=h&hnear=Staunton,+Virginia&z=16&layer=c&cbll=38.148821,-79.072533&panoid=XU21DL3UJguGgkKcLejZTQ&cbp=12,170.11,,0,0

Mapmikey

It would seem VDOT is allergic to blue standalone arrows.

[Zeffy]

Last time I was in downtown Staunton, that was still standing.

By Sept 2012 this assembly was replaced with:

https://www.google.com/maps?q=Staunton,+VA&hl=en&ll=38.148821,-79.072533&spn=0.015541,0.033023&sll=37.266847,-79.942896&sspn=0.015796,0.033023&oq=staunton,+VA&t=h&hnear=Staunton,+Virginia&z=16&layer=c&cbll=38.148821,-79.072533&panoid=XU21DL3UJguGgkKcLejZTQ&cbp=12,170.11,,0,0

Mapmikey

So it effectively became worse, and somehow Interstate Type-C arrow still is signed here.

[hotdogPi]

I would actually consider an arrow inside an Interstate shield "best of". Erroneous is usually fun.

[thenetwork]

Last time I was in downtown Staunton, that was still standing.

By Sept 2012 this assembly was replaced with:

https://www.google.com/maps?q=Staunton,+VA&hl=en&ll=38.148821,-79.072533&spn=0.015541,0.033023&sll=37.266847,-79.942896&sspn=0.015796,0.033023&oq=staunton,+VA&t=h&hnear=Staunton,+Virginia&z=16&layer=c&cbll=38.148821,-79.072533&panoid=XU21DL3UJguGgkKcLejZTQ&cbp=12,170.11,,0,0

Mapmikey

So it effectively became worse, and somehow Interstate Type-C arrow still is signed here.

I guess it is easier/lazier for VDOT to put one big arrow on the shield than to put several numbers with a dash between them (64-81).

[Zeffy]

I would actually consider an arrow inside an Interstate shield "best of". Erroneous is usually fun.

I agree, because tell me where you'll find another arrow lodged inside of an Interstate shield. Or any shield for that matter (one-pieces DO NOT COUNT).

[agentsteel53]

Or any shield for that matter

I doubt any of these Texas constructions survive.

[vtk]

Wasn't it an old standard to put a big L or R inside a US shield to indicate the route you're following makes a turn?

[Scott5114]

That was a separate shield-shaped panel under the sign, though.

[cjk374]

Or any shield for that matter

I doubt any of these Texas constructions survive.

Are the direction signs separated on purpose, indicating that these towns are located on the highway that is beside them?  If so, I really like this set up.