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

[dantheman]

Has anyone ever seen a sign approaching a roundabout indicating that tractor trailers must loop the entire circle to turn right?

NCDOT is going to have this on Knox Rd at Torrence Chapel Rd just west of I-77 Exit 28 in Cornelius.

See pg. 11 here - https://xfer.services.ncdot.gov/dsplan/2025%20Highway%20Letting/11-18-25/Plans%20and%20Proposals/MECKLENBURG_U-5906_C204505/Standard%20PDF%20Files/250%20Signing%20Plans.pdf

Yes.

There's an even weirder one in Chatham, MA - half-pictorial for the "trucks" part, and the arrow is so off-centered on the loop that it's not really obvious what they mean.

[Mapmikey]

I interpreted that as trucks must turn right and not enter the circle at all.

[kphoger]

There's an even weirder one in Chatham, MA - half-pictorial for the "trucks" part, and the arrow is so off-centered on the loop that it's not really obvious what they mean.

That may be the worst sign I've ever seen.

My favorite part is that nothing about it at all is regulatory in nature.  It's just a warning sign.

Right-turn trucks:  watch out for ... something.

[ClassicHasClass]

I interpreted that as trucks must turn right and not enter the circle at all.

That is also my guess, but you'd think they would spell it out a little more.

[formulanone]

There's an even weirder one in Chatham, MA - half-pictorial for the "trucks" part, and the arrow is so off-centered on the loop that it's not really obvious what they mean.

That may be the worst sign I've ever seen.

My favorite part is that nothing about it at all is regulatory in nature.  It's just a warning sign.

Right-turn trucks:  watch out for ... something.

Self-check for breast cancer awareness (truckers, avert thy gaze).

[CoreySamson]

Happened to cross paths with this monstrosity today:


I-244 @ Pine St

Just looks really off with those stretched numerals and wide shield. I think it's juuuuuust barely clear of the Worst of Road Signs thread.

[Scott5114]

At one time those were more common than correct ones.

[Rothman]

"Bad" construction shield for TX FM 923 outside of Throckmorton, TX:



Pulaski Heliport, Pulaski, NY:



Visitor/Resident signage for Lake Mackenzie, TX:



Perhaps not unique, but first time I've come across a Recreational Route.  Also came across Ranch Road 10, which was marked with one of these types of shields in one location, but didn't get a photo:

[TBKS1]

Perhaps not unique, but first time I've come across a Recreational Route.  Also came across Ranch Road 10, which was marked with one of these types of shields in one location, but didn't get a photo:

Yeah so for some reason, the recreational roads around O.H. Ivie Lake are marked with "Ranch Road" shields rather than the brown Rec Road shields in the above photo. I assume whoever installed the shields there got it switched up.

[Rothman]

Perhaps not unique, but first time I've come across a Recreational Route.  Also came across Ranch Road 10, which was marked with one of these types of shields in one location, but didn't get a photo:

Yeah so for some reason, the recreational roads around O.H. Ivie Lake are marked with "Ranch Road" shields rather than the brown Rec Road shields in the above photo. I assume whoever installed the shields there got it switched up.

Ah, given the sole "R" shield, I assumed it was the error and not the rest of the Ranch Road shields.  Interesting.

[thenetwork]

Troy, Michigan may be the most famous, but there is also a runner up tucked in the near east side streets of Cleveland, OH

https://maps.app.goo.gl/eAAk3mqtPSf3nWY8A?g_st=ac

[ClassicHasClass]

California has a few signs where both San Francisco and Los Angeles appear as control cities in the same direction on the same BGS; here is one, CA 120 WB at I-5.

[TBKS1]

I get that this is detour signage but what the hell.

(GSV imagery)

[freebrickproductions]

I get that this is detour signage but what the hell.

(GSV imagery)

"Remember: the number goes under the 'LA' on the shield."

"Got it, boss!"

[PColumbus73]

I get that this is detour signage but what the hell.

(GSV imagery)

"Remember: the number goes under the 'LA' on the shield."

"Got it, boss!"

Reminds me of these in SC...

https://www.google.com/maps/@34.0184557,-79.3469427,3a,15y,4.4h,85.01t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sGBRRX6YEiH2WcfBeCe3Hrw!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D4.987100038676402%26panoid%3DGBRRX6YEiH2WcfBeCe3Hrw%26yaw%3D4.403029656773356!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTExMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Imagine if a sign whispered at you

[kphoger]

Whoa, that one threw me off, because the tail end of TX-255 is still erroneously signed as FM-255.

Perhaps not unique, but first time I've come across a Recreational Route.  Also came across Ranch Road 10, which was marked with one of these types of shields in one location, but didn't get a photo:

[CoreySamson]

I get that this is detour signage but what the hell.

(GSV imagery)

Reminds me a bit of this...

https://maps.app.goo.gl/VaFVhW4FsSJCaesEA

[ClassicHasClass]

I'm guessing the trucks just weren't paying attention before.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/JDRFMcSFBYHFCsVz6

[CoreySamson]

I'm guessing the trucks just weren't paying attention before.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/JDRFMcSFBYHFCsVz6

Texas does this with normal limits sometimes:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/BiiiGjQkQRgiyz71A
https://maps.app.goo.gl/57xNsog2KVQzvHPJA

[roadman65]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/6yWw1MPjqCCYRyau7?g_st=ac
I like the way the ramp to the right is signed after it departs.  NY 119 exits the ramp signed for North I-87/ West I-287 not after it as the sign says.

[cockroachking]

That really could use a butterfly gantry, but the MUTCD discourages them. I think it's getting replaced soon anyway though, so we shall see what happens...

[74/171FAN]

From a RV Park at SR 809 in Hanover County, VA.

AMERICAMPS RV PARK AT SR 809 (1) by Mark Moore, on Flickr

[Revive 755]

Texas does this with normal limits sometimes:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/BiiiGjQkQRgiyz71A
https://maps.app.goo.gl/57xNsog2KVQzvHPJA

Illinois also  did it with the speed limit signs on the McKinley Bridge and previously on the MLK Bridge in the St. Louis area.

Example on the McKinley Bridge

Former example on the MLK Bridge.

[ClassicHasClass]

I'm guessing the trucks just weren't paying attention before.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/JDRFMcSFBYHFCsVz6

Texas does this with normal limits sometimes:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/BiiiGjQkQRgiyz71A
https://maps.app.goo.gl/57xNsog2KVQzvHPJA

Illinois also  did it with the speed limit signs on the McKinley Bridge and previously on the MLK Bridge in the St. Louis area.

Example on the McKinley Bridge

Former example on the MLK Bridge.

Yes, I've seen similar ones, but what caught my eye was them sticking flags on it too.

[Scott5114]

I'm guessing the trucks just weren't paying attention before.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/JDRFMcSFBYHFCsVz6

Texas does this with normal limits sometimes:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/BiiiGjQkQRgiyz71A
https://maps.app.goo.gl/57xNsog2KVQzvHPJA

Illinois also  did it with the speed limit signs on the McKinley Bridge and previously on the MLK Bridge in the St. Louis area.

Example on the McKinley Bridge

Former example on the MLK Bridge.

Yes, I've seen similar ones, but what caught my eye was them sticking flags on it too.

They should make them backlit so they can also flash. Maybe some neon arrows pointing at the number too.