We all pass traffic signs so often that we barely even register they’re there, other than to stop or yield almost unconsciously. Part of the reason why we can drive without thinking too deeply about what signs say is that the actual shapes of the signs hold meanings that are consistent throughout the entire United […]
Read MoreYou probably don’t give a whole lot of thought to traffic signs when you’re out on the open road. You read them, take in their direction and keep driving. However, there are a wide variety of interesting facts about traffic signs in Vermont and beyond that you may or may not have previously known about. […]
Read MoreDrivers rely on traffic signs in Vermont to communicate a lot of important information, including the speed limit, the proximity of services and landmarks and their general location, but there are some instances when this permanent signage isn’t enough. When there’s an accident, special event, roadwork or detour, specialized communication is necessary. This is where […]
Read MoreToday, yield signs are so common among traffic signs in Vermont that we take them for granted. But there was a time when these couldn’t be found on the roadways. In fact, it wasn’t until the 1950s that the yield sign first appeared. A Dangerous Inspiration The yield sign was designed by Officer Clinton Riggs […]
Read MoreIf you’ve spent any amount of time out on a highway or open roads, you’ve seen “wrong way” signs on the opposite side of the median, meant to alert drivers who are heading in the wrong direction. One would think it would be fairly obvious quickly to a driver if they’re traveling the wrong way, […]
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