Stop Signs as Message Boards
by Lloyd Alter, Toronto on 07.21.08
Image by Richard Moross
Of course, TreeHugger does not condone vandalism of public property, but I often get a chuckle out of stop sign "modifications" with a message, the most popular probably being "stop eating animals," although "Stop Hammertime" seems to be big as well. Matthew Blackett of Spacing writes that "It provides a very prominent platform for anyone who has a desire to express a political or social message."
In some cases it is turning into a graffiti war.
Have you seen any good green messages on stop signs? Let us know in comments. ::Spacing: The Stop Sign as a Platform
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one near me says "Don't STOP believin'"
My favorite are the hula hoops someone puts around the cross walk people. not really a message per sae, but does make me smile.
You seem to have nothing to post about, and to keep up the "30 posts each day", you end up posting photos supporting vandalism?
Every sign is there for a reason, and most likely the stop-signs are there to protect both drivers and cyclists.
I can't stop wondering about the lack of respect for the traffic laws on this site. Half the time someone is suggesting one should just ignore traffic signs while cycling. Well, it's your funeral.
I am pro-cycling, but often also anti-cyclist.
These signs are great!
I am totally in love with them.
What a great way to protest.
This is one of my favorites:
STOP WAR
I can't believe this one wasn't mentioned: STOP driving. Seen all around the Bay Area.
I can't believe this one wasn't mentioned: STOP driving. Seen all around the Bay Area.