"Feds Ban Humorous Electronic Messages on Highways"

The U.S. Federal Highway Administration has mandated the removal of humorous and quirky electronic messages from highways and freeways by 2026, citing concerns about potential driver distraction and misunderstanding. States have been given two years to comply with the new regulations, which emphasize the use of signs for conveying important information such as warnings about crashes, adverse weather, and traffic delays. This decision will impact popular humorous messages displayed on electronic signs in various states, prompting criticism from some officials who argue for state autonomy in determining signage content.