Federal officials issue new guidelines in an effort to pump the brakes on catchy highway signs
Some states have been injecting pop culture references into traffic signs, but federal officials say they prefer a more serious approach.
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Some states have been injecting pop culture references into traffic signs, but federal officials say they prefer a more serious approach.
You may have seen them on your commute, catchy and funny traffic signs on the highway, aimed at getting your attention with a little humor. But federal officials want to put the brakes on these signs. They've issued new guidelines saying safety on the roads is a serious matter.
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