Congressmen Question FHWA Rule Restricting Creative Traffic Signs
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Reps. Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) and Thomas Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) wrote a letter expressing concern over a FHWA rule about traffic safety sign content.
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The rule says signs should not have obscure, secondary meanings, pop culture references, try to be funny, or display statistics.
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The reps say safety is the priority but signage can still be done with humor to keep driver attention.
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They think state DOTs should tailor messaging for their residents as they best know what works.
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The reps requested answers from the FHWA on the reasoning behind the decision by early February.