There's A Good Reason Why You May Not See Funny Messages On Highway Signs Anymore

The FHWA now discourages jokes, puns, and pop culture references on changeable message signs because they may distract ...
The Bellingham Herald

Rules of the Road: Cracking the color code for construction zone signs

Q: Road signs in construction zones are orange. Aside from color, some look like “mandatory” black-and-white signs, while others look like the yellow “advisory” cautionary and warning signs. So, are ...
Reader's Digest

Here’s What It Means If You See a Blue Stop Sign

Color us surprised: Blue stop signs really exist! Here's where you'll find them, what they mean and what to do if you see one on the road. In a world of confusing road signs, there’s one that’s never ...

Why Are Some Speed Limit Signs Smaller Than Others?

If you drive, you frequently see and adhere to traffic signs, especially those related to the speed limit. Why are some of ...
Jalopnik

No, Your Eyes Aren't Deceiving You, There Actually Are Two Different Road Sign Fonts

Hello and congratulations on clicking on a story about road sign fonts, you're officially a nerd — the best kind, obviously. The only approved typeface used on U.S. road signs between 1956 and 2004 ...