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Federal officials want states to “use good judgment” and avoid humorous highway signs that may confuse or distract drivers. State officials say witty signs “break through the noise.” By Michael ...

Safety messages with humor and a dash of New Jersey snark are back, popping up on state highways during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend after disappearing last autumn. Will federal officials — who ...

Minnesota is among many states across the country with creative signage, sharing messages across the state with its “Message Monday” campaign since 2016 A sign from the "Message Monday" traffic safety ...

New Jersey’s Department of Transportation thought it hit a home run last month with video safety messages that displayed Jersey attitude and humor on state highways. But that hit has been called a ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) - The party may be over for clever and humorous safety tips on message boards installed over Nebraska freeways. The Federal Highway Administration, in a recent update ...