Arizona's Clever Overhead Sign Safety Message Contest Returns
ARIZONA — While driving around Arizona, you may have scratched your head after reading the safety messages on electronic road signs and wondered, “Who comes up with this?”
The answer could be: You.
For the fourth year, the Arizona Department of Transportation is asking residents to submit their clever suggestions for the unconventional road sign messages. The deadline to enter is Monday.
Transportation department staff will review entries, then select 12 messages to advance to the finals. They’ll be posted on the website, and the public will be allowed to vote. The two safety slogans that get the most votes will be displayed on overhead signs across Arizona.
Last year’s winners in the safety message contest came up with these two safety slogans: “Drive like the person your dog thinks you are,” submitted by Mitzie Warner of Chandler, and “Drink & drive? Meet police & see new bars,” submitted by David Posey of San Tan Valley.
There are a few guidelines:
The messages often reflect holidays or current events. Here are some of the clever overhead sign messages that have already been featured in Arizona, according to a post on Shareably.com:
“Hey hey you you get off of your phone.”
“Crazy in love with drivers who use their turn signals.”
“Aggressive driving is the path to the dark side.”
“Unbuckled. Nightmare driving in a daydream.”
“Spring breakers: Does Mom approve of your driving?”
“Cut off? Don’t get bad blood. Shake it off.”
“Luck of the Irish won’t help if you drive drunk.”
“He knows if you’ve been bad or good. Speeding is bad.”
“Pokemon Go is a no-go when driving.”
“Focused driving is the way of the Jedi.”
“Hello from the other side. Buckle up & stay alive.”
“Designate a driver before you fill up your red party cup.”
“Mash potatoes not your head. Buckle up.”
“Designated drivers make the best New Year’s dates.”
“We’ve got a fever & the only cure is sober drivers.”
“Join the rebellion against distracted drivers.”
“Camping in the left lane attracts bears.”
“That’s the temperature — not the speed limit.”
“Don’t turn your car into a death star. Drive focused.”
“Designated drivers are Super Bowl party MVPs.”
“Fender bender? Save your rear and quickly clear.”
“Drinking and driving go together like peas and guac.”
“Mummy knows best. Wrap yourself in a seat belt.”
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“Buckling up is a game-winning decision.”
“Bird is the word. Don’t drive if your vision is blurred.”
“Leave doorbusting to Black Friday. Drive safely.”
Submit your road sign suggestions on the Arizona DOT website.