Last year, Mayor Dave Heilmann of Oak Lawn, Illinois, added humorous signs to the city’s stop signs in attempt to cut down on speeding through stop signs in September. Slogans were added 50 various stop signs throughout the community, such as "and smell the roses" and "means that you aren't moving." Evidently, the Illinois Department of Transportation did not share in the amusement and ordered the mayor to take the signs down.
"I thought that was a very harsh response to an effort to promote safety," Heilmann said. "I truly believe the signs were making an impact. They were around schools and heavily trafficked areas. The community loved them, and we heard from all over the country about how thinking outside the box was a good way to reinforce the message that people need to stop."
A great example of how signs can be effective. What do you think? Would you be more conscientious if you saw a sign like this?
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