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

[D-Dey65]

I've addressed the issue of "Go Back" signs as supplements for "Wrong Way" signs before. I found one in Queens on Willets Point Boulevard at that maintenance road to Cross Island Parkway around the end of the southbound ramp from the Throgs Neck Bridge.

[roadman65]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/54480415@N08/54344152590

MUST EXIT instead of the usual EXIT ONLY.


https://www.flickr.com/photos/54480415@N08/54343924879
Unusual School Zone sign.

[74/171FAN]

At the bank in the center of Millerstown, PA.

PA 17 EAST AT MARKET ST by Mark Moore, on Flickr

In a parking lot by the PA 74/PA 274 intersection.

PA 74 NORTH NORTH OF PA 274 (1) by Mark Moore, on Flickr

PA 74 NORTH NORTH OF PA 274 (2) by Mark Moore, on Flickr

[roadfro]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/54480415@N08/54344152590

MUST EXIT instead of the usual EXIT ONLY.

"Must Exit" is arguably a better warning message than "Exit Only".

But also interesting use of exit messaging on a non-freeway facility...

[roadman65]

The black border on this NJ 166 shield has a lot to be desired.

[wanderer2575]

On the back of a new bridge-mounted BGS near where I work.

I'm intrigued; what do you suppose would show on a packing list?

"Type 1 sign 207 sq ft, each, qty 1"
Mounting bolt/nut/washer, set, qty 42
Duct tape, roll, qty 1"

[Scott5114]

"Packing list enclosed envelope, each, qty 1"

[steviep24]

A fancy STOP sign at an apartment complex.

[formulanone]

A fancy STOP sign at an apartment complex.

Rather early in the season for octagonal signage to bear fruit.

[D-Dey65]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/54480415@N08/54344152590

MUST EXIT instead of the usual EXIT ONLY.

I remember being there. That was where I went to a Wawa for the first time in my life. My mother used to swear by them, thinking they were the greatest places to travel in the universe. She had to get dental work done in New Jersey, with my father driving her there, and when they were done, they always went to a Wawa nearby. Later when we moved to Florida, she used to travel up north with a longtime friend of hers and they always used to stop at one before reaching the Empire State.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/54480415@N08/54343924879
Unusual School Zone sign.

Looks like some old pre-1971 relic that was being neglected.

[roadman65]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/54480415@N08/54360876410

More left turn lanes than thru.

[LilianaUwU]

A fancy STOP sign at an apartment complex.

Completely unenforceable. Also, worthy of the Actual Worst of Road Signs.

[D-Dey65]

US 13 in the Delmarva Peninsula always seemed to have the best road signs and road configurations. It's like the DOT's of all three states actually cared about drivers. And then to top it all off, you get the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel at the end.

And to be honest, I still miss the days when US 301 was in an overlap with US 13 and 40. I'm only sorry they never got the chance to extend it back to US 1 in Pennsylvania.

[Rothman]

US 13 in the Delmarva Peninsula always seemed to have the best road signs and road configurations. It's like the DOT's of all three states actually cared about drivers. And then to top it all off, you get the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel at the end.

And to be honest, I still miss the days when US 301 was in an overlap with US 13 and 40. I'm only sorry they never got the chance to extend it back to US 1 in Pennsylvania.

Why is this in this thread?

[D-Dey65]

US 13 in the Delmarva Peninsula always seemed to have the best road signs and road configurations. It's like the DOT's of all three states actually cared about drivers. And then to top it all off, you get the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel at the end.

And to be honest, I still miss the days when US 301 was in an overlap with US 13 and 40. I'm only sorry they never got the chance to extend it back to US 1 in Pennsylvania.

Why is this in this thread?

Because you showed a sign from US 13 in Delaware and it reminded me of this.

As for the "Must Exit" sign you posted before, I keep thinking I saw signs like this elsewhere, but I can't think of where.

[Rothman]

US 13 in the Delmarva Peninsula always seemed to have the best road signs and road configurations. It's like the DOT's of all three states actually cared about drivers. And then to top it all off, you get the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel at the end.

And to be honest, I still miss the days when US 301 was in an overlap with US 13 and 40. I'm only sorry they never got the chance to extend it back to US 1 in Pennsylvania.

Why is this in this thread?

Because you showed a sign from US 13 in Delaware and it reminded me of this.

As for the "Must Exit" sign you posted before, I keep thinking I saw signs like this elsewhere, but I can't think of where.

I did not.

[roadman65]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/54480415@N08/54360745684

The way there is a Wilmington sign above the route shield is odd.

[pderocco]

A fancy STOP sign at an apartment complex.

Are you even legally required to stop at that?

[Rothman]

A fancy STOP sign at an apartment complex.

Are you even legally required to stop at that?

Despite it not being standard, my bet is if you ignored it and got in an accident that you'd be found liable anyway.

[roadman65]

I like Chick Fil A Stop signs with their neat font the best.

I don't eat at them but seen them from adjacent businesses. The Wawa on US 27 in Davenport and the Chase on US 98 in Lakeland are both in the plaza with one.  To me Chick Fil A is too expensive despite everyone clogging their drive through windows like it's the best chicken around, I find it impossible to eat there due to high prices.  This was before COVID raised prices on everything they were too high already.

[vdeane]

A fancy STOP sign at an apartment complex.

Are you even legally required to stop at that?

Despite it not being standard, my bet is if you ignored it and got in an accident that you'd be found liable anyway.

The landlord could probably put a clause about it into the lease, too.

[hotdogPi]

The landlord could probably put a clause about it into the lease, too.

Visitors and delivery drivers aren't bound by the lease.

[Rothman]

The landlord could probably put a clause about it into the lease, too.

Visitors and delivery drivers aren't bound by the lease.

One lease to rule them all, One lease to find them, One lease to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them

[jeffandnicole]

A fancy STOP sign at an apartment complex.

Are you even legally required to stop at that?

Despite it not being standard, my bet is if you ignored it and got in an accident that you'd be found liable anyway.

The municipality/county hasthe plans that note the locations of stop intersections, and there should be something in there stating they should be confirming to the MUTCD.

There's an off-chance that someone can argue this is a non-controlled intersection and that whoever is there first has the right of way, but they'll probably need to appeal original tickets and decisions to get to a court level that'll truly consider the issue.

[D-Dey65]

I did not.

Oh, so now you want us to think these two signs are not from US 13 in Delaware?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/54480415@N08/54344152590
https://www.flickr.com/photos/54480415@N08/54360876410