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In an effort to keep kids safe, officials in one Florida county recently installed a series of small stop signs, reminding children to stop and make sure they look out for oncoming traffic.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is forcing Faribault County to update their traffic signs.

Officials in Souderton, Pennsylvania may make changes to traffic signs after the removal of stop signs near a busy intersection led drivers to speed up, according to an article published Monday.

A motorist in Ohio is being accused of drunkenly swerving off the road one recent morning, hitting a traffic sign near a restaurant in the process.

There is nothing quite as important to a driver than safety, especailly when commuting on highways.

Lawmakers in Cathedral City, California, recently addressed a traffic sign issue that was putting motorists in danger.

Traffic signs have contributed in reducing auto-related deaths in Wyoming, says the Star Valley Independent.

When it comes to keeping motorists safe, traffic officials all over the country implement speed limit signs to ensure that motorists don't put others in danger and follow the law. Alerting people to a change is required if the limit is to be enforced.

Residents in one South Carolina community will be able to give their input on new road signs that seek to inject some humor into an ongoing construction project.

There are many important spending items in any city's budget, and in one California city they are placing major importance on new street signs.

Commissioners in one Indiana community were recently informed by contractors that a project to replace road signs was making progress.

The city of Fort Myers, Florida, recently announced that it would be removing an electronic sign, saying that the state did not have a proper permit to put up the display.

In San Marcos, California, drivers are being given mixed signals when it comes to signs in the area.

While many think of them as friendly, harmless or even cute animals, there is a growing problem of deer overpopulation that is one of the biggest issues in highway safety.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will be installing a new, first-of-its-kind traffic sign, reports BusinessNorth.com.

Parents in one New Mexico community are raising concerns over motorists' disregard of a traffic sign meant to keep their children safe as they make their way to and from school.

Thanks to new traffic sign regulations, communities all over the country are scrambling to replace signs that do not meet the new federal requirements. However, at a time when many municipalities are struggling with deep deficits, many have found followi

When it comes to driving, there are all sorts of signs that people need to be on the lookout for in order to maintain safety and protect not only themselves, but other people on the road. Among the most important of these markers is the stop sign.

A person in Maryland was so upset about highway signs that he or she sent two packages, which ignited when opened, to a government building.

When it comes to traffic signs, cities and towns from coast to coast must not only make the signs suitable for those living there and passing through, they must also make them acceptable to another entity - the federal government.

City officials in Kailua, Hawaii, aren't laughing after a fake sign was illegally put up on one of the city's most well-traveled highways by some mischievous pranksters.

A new traffic sign that displays a flashing arrow will help keep deputies safe in Lee County, Florida.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation plans to add 55 new traffic signs in Horry County, South Carolina, reports WMBF News.

In one Texas city, drivers who have been used to taking left turns will soon be in for a rude awakening, thanks to the erection of new signs.

In Michigan, traffic officials recently signed off on a proposal to replace every non-highway sign in one local county.

While New Jersey has made news in recent years with all the shenanigans on its shore, a school in the state has gotten attention for another reason - stolen signs.

Police in Greer, South Carolina are using electronic traffic signs to help slow down drivers, according to a recent article.

The city of Rome, Georgia will order new reflective traffic signs to help improve driver safety, according to an article published Wednesday.

Visitors to Wisconsin will soon be seeing a new sign when they enter the state from neighboring Illinois, thanks to the recently-elected governor.

The city of South Charleston, West Virginia, recently honored a family-owned business in one of the best ways possible - with a sign.

In a recent statement, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said that a federal policy, which forces local governments to pay for new signs, would unfairly burden cash-strapped cities and towns around the country.

The Federal Highway Administration passed a law in 2008 that requires all towns in the U.S. to test the retroreflectivity, or night visibility, of all street signs in the town by 2015, according to the Rockford Register Star.

As people throughout the United States settle into the winter months, many revel in activities like skiing, ice skating and even making snow angels.

The historic Wall and Broad street sign was recently sold at auction for $116,500 - higher than original estimates.

When it comes to reflective house number signs in Greenville, Wisconsin, residents and business owners will soon have to display them in a uniform way.

A town in Massachusetts is struggling to meet the federal mandate related to the implementation of new traffic signs.

Oklahoma is looking to spend more than $600,000 to replace traffic signs on I-44.

A directional traffic sign in Austin, Texas, was recently taken down after drivers said that the messages were giving them mixed signals.

A community in Connecticut was recently forced to replace street signs after they were stolen.

Skyline Products has released a new solar-powered traffic sign that promises to help manage traffic while reducing maintenance costs.

A group of teenagers in Mississippi were recently placed under arrest after they allegedly vandalized road signs in their community.

A city council and planning commission in one California community is considering a brand-new sign that would highlight a number of businesses in the area.

The implementation of speed bumps and traffic signs in a Lower Gwynedd, Alabama neighborhood is being considered by city officials.

Earlier this month in Clanton, Alabama, a rash of traffic sign thefts rocked the county. According to the Clanton Advertiser, more than nine traffic signs, including stop signs, deer crossing signs, and bridge caution signs, were stolen.

Drivers in Muskingum County, Ohio, have begun to notice something different as they commute to destinations - new traffic signs.

A wooden sign that has become a landmark for some folks has been taken down by city lawmakers.

Upon learning that more than 24 traffic signs in school zones do not comply with state regulations, the Marion, Texas school district will decide whether or not to replace the signs in the near future, according to a report from the Seguin Gazette-Enterp

One city in Oklahoma is preparing to make its signs fall in line with new federal regulations by changing street signs.

The city of Mount Pleasant, Ohio may changed its traffic signs to help relieve congestion near Central Michigan University during the upcoming college semester, according to a recent article.

Some may not think of Honolulu, Hawaii, as an unclean place. With women in grass skirts and drinks by the water, many live out a carefree existence. However, vandalism has recently damaged traffic signs in the area.

A sign that had been stolen from a highway in Maine was recently replaced by local authorities, the Bangor Daily News reports.

In the past, maintenance crews used portable reflectometers to judge the level of reflective quality of each sign. These machines required transporting to each site and ongoing maintenance. A newer and more cost-effective method involves clipping a speci

Thousands of people every day rely on buses as a way to get to and from their desired destination. Whether it's a worker who needs a bus to show up for a job or a child waiting to be picked up for school, buses are integral parts of many people's everyda

Traffic signs in West Hollywood, California feature haiku poems in several different languages, according to an article published Friday.

In Otter Tail County, Minnesota, they have a problem - a lack of traffic signs.

Town officials in Bloomington, Indiana are considering new traffic signs to help improve driver safety at a residential intersection, according to an article published Wednesday.

One antiques dealer in New York recently got his previously confiscated subway signs back months after winning a long court battle with authorities.

Businesses in Haines City, Florida may be utilizing signs to draw more tourists to the area, reports The Ledger.<br/>

In Muscle Shoals, Alabama, the police department has seen a steady rise in the number of traffic signs being vandalized.

Traffic officials in Brookland, Arkansas, recently discovered that a number of traffic signs had been either vandalized or damaged shortly after the Valentine's Day holiday.

Some of the most ambitious graffiti artists have chosen a new platform to show off their mischievous talents - highway traffic signs.

A key to keeping drivers safe is having the right traffic signs.

Nothing is more important to the future of the country than the children. Parents from all across the United States do everything they can to make sure that young ones are protected from anything that may harm them in the future.

Travelers passing through one area of Western Illinois will soon be able to see brand new signs directing them where to go.

A traffic sign in Riverbank, California, is leading to an up-tick in drivers' frustration over the right hand turn restriction.

Business owners in one Oregon community are raising concerns over increased traffic signs, saying that they are hurting sales.

Jasper County, Iowa, is about to be home to new traffic signs, if members of the county's road department get their way.

New traffic signs are being installed in Grand Forks, North Dakota to ensure driver safety, reports the Grand Forks Herald. The $252,000 project will result in the city replacing 1,100 signs.

Signs in Adirondack Park in Northeastern New York can remain yellow-on-brown after a Department of Transportation official informed the Adirondack Park Association of an agreement reached with the Federal Highway Administration, according to the Adironda

Motorists in Minnesota are seeing new signs of progress as they drive through the the state thanks to a new initiative from the state's department of transportation.

Workers in one Illinois community recently began the task of replacing thousands of traffic signs in order to comply with an unfunded mandate by the federal government.

As the U.S. economy eases it way back to recovery, more companies are engaged in building projects and repair work that can often be dangerous for people walking by a construction site who may be unaware that its going on.

Drivers in Loveland, Colorado, will soon be able to travel a little bit faster, thanks to the implementation of a new traffic sign.

Traffic safety signs in Crestline, California were recently erected in order to warn drivers before they encounter a traffic signal.

Drivers in Florida recently found themselves victims of hacked messages on highway construction signs.

Residents of Charlotte, North Carolina have urged the city government to place signs on certain streets because motorists and city newcomers struggle to navigate around certain roads, according to WBTV, the CBS affiliate in the city

Earlier this year, the Federal government passed new traffic sign regulations. Under the new regulations, traffic signs need to be coated with a new reflective material that increases their visibility at night. The Michigan Department of Transportation a

Polk Street in downtown Tampa, Florida is set for a radical transformation - the road will be converted from a one-way street to a two-way street starting next week, reports the Tampa Bay Business Journal.<br/>

In Prescott, Arizona, city law enforcement officers are hoping that signs can help solve noise issues.

The intersection at Roosevelt Avenue and Route 30 in York, Pennsylvania may be getting a safety makeover, reports the York Daily Record.

In Staten Island, New York, the people in charge of traffic signs recently had a bright idea.

In order to ensure that their traffic signs follow upcoming federal regulations, the city of Kent, Ohio, recently devoted tens of thousands of dollars to a new project.

One of the most pressing issues for many citizens in Kennewick, Washington, is keeping school children safe.

In order to comply with the federal government's rules, one town in Ohio will soon have to pay to correct its signs.

A Massachusetts superior court judge recently ruled that a highway sign on a local interstate be removed because it violated state law.

Motorists in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, have recently been taken off guard by road closures and many are asking the same question - where are the traffic signs?

There is something distinctly American about a cross-country road trip. As friends or families pile into cars and set out to discover what the country has to offer, there is something that connects all cities and towns throughout the land - traffic signs

A construction sign in Texas has left some motorists infuriated due to its lack of clarity.

&quot;Slow down&quot;, &quot;stop sign ahead&quot;, &quot;yield&quot; - no matter what the instructions, people everywhere know about traffic signs. The highly regulated signs in cities and towns across the United States prevent accidents, make people aw

Street signs for Mullet Place, a small road in Green Bay, Wisconsin, have been stolen repeatedly in recent years, forcing the town's public works department to place the sign unusually high so that potential thieves cannot reach them. The town refused to

After many people raised safety concerns, one city council in Iowa has approved new traffic signs in order to make things more safe for school children in the area.

The city council in one Virginia community recently voted to remove the name of the mayor from a number of construction signs throughout the area.

According to a traffic workers union, private contractors hired by the city have been improperly erecting traffic signs, forcing them to correct flaws and wasting money in the process.

In one Wisconsin community, local lawmakers are considering big changes to the area's sign culture.

Flemington, New Jersey announced last week that despite a cut of $130,000 from a traffic and wayfinding signs installation project, it will move forward with the initiative as the $250,000 it received will be enough to cover most of its original plan, ac

School officials in Anaheim, California, are hoping that a sign inspired by a talk show host can get teens to stop text messaging while driving.

Teens in one New Jersey community are in hot water after police found them with an array of illegal items in their vehicle. Among the items found during the stop were stolen traffic signs.

One active citizen in Fargo, North Dakota, has taken it upon herself to keep the streets safe in an unusual way - by creating a homemade traffic sign.

A business owner's sign in Colorado is giving shocking news to dogs and their owners who try to enter the store.

A new initiative started in Gainesville, Florida to encourage drivers to yield for pedestrians is already starting to show results, according to the Gainesville Sun.<br/>

Kanas state congressman Bill Otto believes that the state needs to loosen restrictions on the signage allowed to adorn highways in the miles leading to highway off ramps, according to the Associated Press. Otto cites federal mandates and Kansas' interpre

In an effort to make their streets safer, children in one Wisconsin community recently created and displayed traffic signs reminding drivers to slow down.

In order to celebrate its unique heritage, one city in Kansas is putting up specially made sign toppers to show travelers where the original settlers lived.

The new owners of a country store in Massachusetts are hoping that a sign will breathe new life into the business.

Cincinnati vice mayor Roxanne Qualls is leading an initiative to make all street and traffic signs in the Ohio city read in both English and Spanish. The idea comes one year before the city will host the League of Latin American Citizens National Convent

A federal mandate requiring local municipalities to replace street signs by 2018 has been dropped by the U.S. Department of Transportation due to the high cost for cities and towns.

While few people think about them as they travel across the United States, one of the most important ways drivers are kept safe is with traffic signs.

In Phoenix, Arizona, a new sign will give people new guidance in navigating their way through the area.

Northwestern suburbs in Chicago have found a clever way to get people to obey traffic signs, according to NBC Chicago.

Traffic signs in Davidson County, South Dakota, are disappearing left and right, almost as soon as they're put up, according to the county's highway superintendent.

After accepting more than 40 years of traditional road and street signage, the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) now relies on newer guidelines, which are outlined in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Some of the recent changes ar

The agency in charge of traffic signs in Indianapolis was recent awarded a grant by the federal government in order to create a brand-new inventory program.

Sign vandalism continues to plague communities all over the United States. While it can seem like a harmless prank by youths, it can end up costing tax payers considerable amounts of money in order to replace vandalized signs.

The village council in Downers Grove, Illinois, recently approved a handful of new traffic signs that seek to make the community safer.

One councilman in Sheffield, Alabama, has called on his colleagues to join him in a fight to replace the city's traffic signs, which he says are no longer functional.

Police officers in Monterey, California are launching a new campaign this month to deal with violations of traffic signs and signals, according to a recent article.

One town in Baltimore is about to get a series of new signs after waiting more than 25 years to install them.

Residents in one Tennessee community recently solved a mystery involving missing traffic signs, according to an article published Wednesday.

In one New Jersey community, residents and local officials have been overrun with displays meant to give guidance to motorists - traffic signs.

An airport in South Dakota will soon give travelers a better way to know when and where to turn in off of the highway - a new sign.

Maryland transportation officials will deploy temporary traffic signs in Baltimore to help guide drivers through a detour during a replacement project at the Charles Street Bridge, according to a recent article.

The city of Manteca, Georgia will install traffic signs, as well a new crosswalk to help improve pedestrian safety along a busy city street, according to a recent article.

When it comes to keeping drivers safe, it is important that they are giving as much information as possible about potentially dangerous road hazards.

Pennsylvania motorists can expect to see an increase in police enforcement around construction areas and work zones through the early spring months. Motorists need to be aware of traffic signals, road work signs and construction zones.

The city of Portland, Oregon unveiled its first new traffic signs named for labor rights worker Cesar Chavez, according to an article published Tuesday.

City council members in Rogers, Minnesota may loosen restrictions on sidewalk signs and other commercial signage to help businesses owners affected by an upcoming road construction project, according to a recent article.

The city of Amarillo, Texas, has claimed victory in a sign battle with a local citizens group who that petitioned for fewer stop signs.

City employees in one South Dakota community have been hard at work, changing traffic signs in order to make them more readable for drivers.

Drivers in Sandersville, Mississippi, will soon see a brand-new item as they travel down the road to their destination - speed limit signs.

When driving late at night, many weary drivers unknowingly pass through stop signs on dimly lit streets and, in doing so, put themselves, other motorists and pedestrians at risk of harm.

Thanks to advances in science, most people understand how important it is to wash their hands after using the rest room.

As the federal government prepares to enforce a uniform sign code, cities and towns from around the country are doing everything in their power to comply.

In southern Maryland, traffic officials in one community are working to replace signs, making the lettering larger than before.

A coalition of pedestrians in Boston, Massachusetts is rallying for more traffic signs to increase safety for walkers, reports the Boston Globe.

A community in Clarke County, Virginia, is looking to better advertise its tourist attractions with one of the simplest mediums available - traffic signs.

Motorists in Cathedral City, California, will soon notice something new when driving around town - more traffic signs.

Thanks to a federal mandate, cities and towns throughout the United States have begun the process of changing their traffic signs.

Few things are more relaxing than a pleasant bike ride on a nice spring day. With that in mind, more and more cities and towns are providing special bike routes and paths for those who want to travel on two wheels. But as these bike-friendly areas contin

In Two Harbors, Minnesota, city leaders are asking the federal government to help them change sign laws in order to allow them to post directional billboard signs, which are banned under federal law.

There is arguably nothing more important to parents than the safety of their children.

A fifth-grader in Pataskala, Ohio recently asked city council members to install new traffic signs to encourage responsible driving near his elementary school, according to a recent article.

One of the most important things for any driver is to be aware of changes in traffic patterns due to ongoing construction projects.

In hopes of limiting gridlock during the busiest travel times of the day, the Maryland State Highway Association plans to expand its program of installing signs on state highways that inform drivers of average travel times using digital signs on the side

A traffic sign on one road in Ohio is causing confusion for motorist that must travel up and down the road, and now many are asking city leaders to change the sign to cut down on mishaps.

In Niagara Falls, New York, city legislators getting serious about signage.

Students in one New York elementary school recently showed signs of commitement to safety. YourNabe.com recently reported that students at the PS 99 school in Brooklyn, New York, helped design a new sign that alerts pedestrians to look both ways before c

Police in Fairfield, Connecticut, recently apprehended a man, after he allegedly vandalized a stop sign in the area.

New sign fees in one Rhode Island city are leaving many business owners outraged and paying more than ever to post signs on highways.

A traffic sign issue was recently the topic of a fiery debate in one New York village board meeting.

Despite the fact that the federal government recently relaxed a traffic sign mandate, one community in Illinois recently announced it would be going ahead with plans to update the displays to make driving safer.