When in a foreign country I’m always slightly baffled by the road signs and networks. You’ll often see strange signs you don’t understand and maybe even some that are slightly amusing. However I’ve started noticing more and more while driving round the UK that some signs are really quite strange, and quite funny because of it. I thought I’d have a look round the web and I have to say, I’ve found some real gems. The following are some of the most ludicrous road signs I think I’ve ever seen.
Secret Nuclear Bunker
Secret nuclear bunker to the right! Or is that what they want you to think? In fact if I was trying to find a secret nuclear bunker I’d be tempted to go the other way, after all, it’s not a secret if there’s a huge sign pointing to it is there?
Lane closed
Closing a lane and forcing everyone into the same lane doesn’t really ease congestion does it?
Sign not in use
This sign creates a bit of a paradox. By saying it isn’t in use it is in fact being used, but is inaccurate. A little bit confusing and completely pointless.
Emergency only 174km away
No worries if you crash then.
SOTP!
If I saw this I think I’d just deliberately drive on without stopping. Really, how can someone misspell a fuor letter wrod?
Sharp edges, just so you know
Of course, if the sign didn’t exist there would be no sharp edge to touch and so there wouldn’t need to be a sign warning me of the sharp edges on the sign. Another one of those signs that exists to tell you about itself but quite amusing all the same.
Sidewalk ends
So I see.
One way?
Well, it’s a 50/50 chance. Anyones guess as to which way ‘the way’ is here.
These are just some of my favourites, but there’s literally hundreds out there. Let me know if I’ve missed any really classic ones.
Jul 29, 2008 @ 19:28:38
HAHAHAHA this stuff is epic check out these chinese mistranslations http://www.petergreenberg.com/2007/09/10/signs-in-china-a-guide-to-understanding-common-engrish-expressions/
Feb 13, 2009 @ 07:28:33
the warning road wet when raining is always a classic
Mar 08, 2009 @ 03:37:11
this is fake. the sharp edges sign had tiny print underneath “do not touch the edges of this sign” that said something along the lines of ” oh and the bridge is out ahead” . this probably means that the person who posted these pictures edited all of the other signs too which means they are fake
Apr 13, 2009 @ 15:44:26
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!
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Feb 20, 2010 @ 17:20:04
I happen to have a picture of myself with that exact secret nuclear bunker sign, because it was touring Copenhagen:p
Feb 24, 2010 @ 22:42:16
The 3rd sign down “SIGN NOT IN USE” isn’t actually that illogical as when a road sign is removed the put that sign up to alert regular users to that road that the sign the preceeded this sign is no longer present.
If they simply just removed the sign some regular road users may not notice the sign is no longer there and continue abiding the instructions or warnings of the superceeded sign.