Interesting sign...

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Thu Jul 31, 2003 6:40 am

Saw the sign below on my Indiana trip...Found it very interesting. Never heard of a such a thing.I know we have a couple of firefighters on here...perhaps one of you could explain this to me?

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philndz · Post by **philndz** » Thu Jul 31, 2003 6:51 am

my guess would be if a taller vehicle were to be parked in that spot it would obstruct the view of traffic for the fire trucks exiting the station in a hurry.....just a guess.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Thu Jul 31, 2003 7:05 am

It's the spots against the building though...not the ones on the street...but good theory...

philndz · Post by **philndz** » Thu Jul 31, 2003 7:17 am

hmmm...in that case im as stumped as you.......hmmnn.....prejudice?

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Thu Jul 31, 2003 7:18 am

quote:Saw the sign below on my Indiana trip...Found it very interesting. Never heard of a such a thing.I know we have a couple of firefighters on here...perhaps one of you could explain this to me?Maybe they DON'T like them! They might all drive sporty compact cars!

fire_502 · Post by **fire_502** » Thu Jul 31, 2003 7:37 am

maybe it's because those vehicles are most likely to be planted with bombs? anti-terrorism effort?

Post by **NSimkins** » Thu Jul 31, 2003 7:47 am

They are everywhere in Ohio, too. They are there so cars don't park in front of the building in case there is a fire. If there were cars parked there, the fire trucks would have a hard time getting access to fight the fire.My father is a firefighter... he said they go out periodically and give tickets to people who park there vehicles in these marked area unattended.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Thu Jul 31, 2003 8:23 am

But it only restricts SUV's and Trucks, that's why I was confused...

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Thu Jul 31, 2003 8:25 am

quote:They are everywhere in Ohio, too. I've NEVER seen one!? Though I haven't really looked!

Lancer · Post by **Lancer** » Thu Jul 31, 2003 9:08 am

It's not so much to prevent the fire trucks from getting to the entrance (we have to park away from the building = to the hight of the building incase of collapes), but more so the people inside can get out without obstruction. If you have a truck or large SUV parked infront of the entrance/exit, you will block the escape and add confusion cause you wont be able to see where to go for safety.

Lancer · Post by **Lancer** » Thu Jul 31, 2003 9:17 am

Here's one for ya. 'Da wife could not believe Walmart had a sign like this next to the handicap parking.

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ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Thu Jul 31, 2003 9:27 am

Yeah, seeing those arund here too.Honestly, I think they should take every single person in this country's handicapped parking permit back. Then, reissue them, to the people who REALLY need them. And crack down on people who "use their friend's" or something...I'm so outraged by the horrid abuse of the handicapped parking system...

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Thu Jul 31, 2003 9:18 pm

My favorite is still this one that Salsa! posted in thread http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id ... stid=33469

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Thu Jul 31, 2003 9:57 pm

That rocks!Joatmon -- you used to have one that showed a car going off a ledge or something? That was pretty cool too.That reminds me. In Indiana, I saw a sign saying "Entering prison area. Do not pick up hitchikers!"

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Thu Jul 31, 2003 11:21 pm

LOL! That's a riot...

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Fri Aug 01, 2003 2:12 am

i was camping in carlyle, IL and they had signs that said Please Slow Down For Snakes and had a pic of a snake

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Fri Aug 01, 2003 9:39 am

one of my favorites is still:SLOW children at play.I laugh everytime I see it. I'll have to snap a picture of one this weekend. they're everywhere up here in Fairbanks.

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Fri Aug 01, 2003 8:05 pm

quote:you used to have one that showed a car going off a ledge or something? It was from a waterfront area, somewhere in Ireland, can't remember exactly what town

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rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Fri Aug 01, 2003 9:28 pm

Another interesting sign. This is our local U.A.W.

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fire_502 · Post by **fire_502** » Sat Aug 02, 2003 4:48 am

In college, I did a lot of driving up and down state and I could never decide which signs were more stupid, the ones that are perched along miles of lake front that say "Scenic Overlook" or the ones that say "Do Not Pass When Opposing Traffic Is Present". Come on!!! They are both rediculous.

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Sat Aug 02, 2003 6:15 am

quote:Here's one for ya. 'Da wife could not believe Walmart had a sign like this next to the handicap parking.I work for Kroger's and I've had a couple customers "request" that we maybe do the same! Still funny to see!

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Sun Aug 03, 2003 8:31 am

quote:That reminds me. In Indiana, I saw a sign saying "Entering prison area. Do not pick up hitchikers!"LOL! Yeah, those "PRISON AREA" signs are great! Check out this one...

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ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sun Aug 03, 2003 9:08 am

Henryville Correctional Facility. Conveniently located. Need a quick "escape?" Just pop next door and "borrow" a horse! LOL!

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Wed Aug 27, 2003 11:52 pm

Here's a sign I drive by every day.

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Vibe Rater · Post by **Vibe Rater** » Wed Aug 27, 2003 11:58 pm

esjones · Post by **esjones** » Thu Aug 28, 2003 12:26 am

quote:Another interesting sign. This is our local U.A.W. (Sign saying "American Made Vehicles Only....)OK... so they'll allow a Toyota made in Kentucky but ban a Chevy Silverado pickup made in Oshawa, Ontario? Or is it the other way around?

Hot Vibe · Post by **Hot Vibe** » Thu Aug 28, 2003 1:35 am

Better get that Toyota out of the UAW parking lot before you get a new hole in the sheetmetal. Just like the Aztek. It is american but it is built in Mexico. That is one of the main reasons it is not selling very well. Yes I know it's ugly too.

MadBill · Post by **MadBill** » Thu Aug 28, 2003 4:29 am

quote:Here's one for ya. (Expectant Mothers only) 'Da wife could not believe Walmart had a sign like this next to the handicap parking.Hmmm... I can visualize one of the problems with this:"Hey lady! You don't look like you're pregnant!""Well, it only happened about 20 minutes ago..."

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Thu Aug 28, 2003 7:58 am

quote: PHOTOSHOP!I was gonna say the same thing. Couldn't be more obvious.

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 7:08 am

aototbhere's a sign i see frequently and finally got around to taking a pic of it.

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MadBill · Post by **MadBill** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 7:11 am

"No waiting..."

Atomb · Post by **Atomb** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 11:54 am

Quote, originally posted by joatmon Â»aototbhere's a sign i see frequently and finally got around to taking a pic of it. you should put a sticker under it that reads "lovely lady lumps!...check it out"

kostby · Post by **kostby** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 1:45 pm

Well, it's better than 'Speed Kills'

Jahntassa · Post by **Jahntassa** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 1:59 pm

Definitely seen the no-hitchhiking stuff before.. Speed humps are pretty good too.What I love about the 'humps' sign is they usually put it right BEFORE the otherwise unmarked humps...then you go flying!I always liked the old neighborhood watch signs, I could never figure out what the stupid picture was supposed to be.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 2:40 pm

Quote, originally posted by Jahntassa Â»I always liked the old neighborhood watch signs, I could never figure out what the stupid picture was supposed to be.These?If that's an eyeball like i suspect it's supposed to be...it seriously sucks...

kostby · Post by **kostby** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 2:59 pm

Tilt it just a bit, and that Neighborhood Watch image could also double as a 'impending comet collision' warning, like the TOYOTA truck commercial! LOL

scherry2 · Post by **scherry2** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 7:54 pm

our union has a sign that says;no non-union made vehicles allowed in lot.and at the GM plant a sign says; foriegn made vehicles must park in rear of lot.

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 11:47 am

I like the ones that say no Stopping standing or Parking placed right in front of the stop sign!

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