Funny Safety Signs Have No Place on Highways They probably don’t work, and they divert resources from things that do. By David Zipper. Jan 23, 2024 5:50 AM. Photo illustration by Slate.

State-level departments of transportation love putting funny or topical messages on digital traffic signs, but new rules at the federal level might bring the fun and games to an end.

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Some humorous highway signs resonated with New York drivers trekking around the state during the holiday weekend. “Drive drunk and yule be sorry,” said a sign o… ...