"US Government Cracks Down on Humorous Highway Signs"
The US Federal Highway Administration is banning humorous and pop-culture references on electronic highway signs by 2026, arguing that such messages can distract drivers. The new guidelines aim to ensure that signs display only important information such as warnings about crashes, weather conditions, and traffic delays, as well as reminders about seatbelts and the dangers of speeding or driving impaired. States like Illinois, Mississippi, and Arizona have used humorous signs to convey safety messages, but federal regulators are now cracking down on these practices, sparking criticism from some state officials.