"Federal Government Cracks Down on Witty Highway Signs, State Agencies Respond"
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The U.S. Federal Highway Administration is urging states to stop using humorous messages on highway signs by 2026, citing potential driver distraction, but the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) insists it's already following the rules and will continue to convey fun messages related to highway safety. MoDOT will make small tweaks to comply with the new guidelines, but will still incorporate humor into its messages, despite some pushback from state representatives.
Topics:nation#federal-highway-administration#highway-signs#modot#regulations#traffic-safety#transportation
- MoDOT says it’s already following the rules after federal government discourages witty messages on highways KY3
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- ODOT should tell humorless U.S. bureaucrats to stick it and keep the wit in highway signboards: Today in Ohio cleveland.com
- MoDOT says it’s already following the rules after federal government discourages witty messages KY3 News - Springfield, Mo.
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