Bizarre Traffic Signs From Around the World

Our road signs aren't too hard to decipher here in the United States. Most of them are pretty straightforward and mild, like "School Zone Ahead" and "Right Lane Ends." But occasionally, I encounter signs that are slightly bizarre or make me giggle, like "Loose Livestock" or simply "Bumps."

When I travel to other countries, though, our signs seem tame in comparison. Although some are obviously modified, the signs below are bizarre, to say the least. But they got my attention ...and in the world of road sign development, I suppose that's the point.


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03.12.2009
Sasha
Actually, the sign showing the fire hydrant isn't really bizarre at all. If you look at the blue sign in the background, you'll see that the photo was taken somewhere in Québec. During the winter Quebec gets a large amount of snow, and by the end of the season snowbanks 5-6 feet high are not uncommon. Thus the tall sign, which helps to ensure that the hydrant can be located and dug out even if it gets buried in snow :-)
12.12.2008
Gyorg johnson
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12.03.2008
deeds
I'm guess the flasher one means there is a flashing light ahead?
11.19.2008
vizon
very coool topic-
11.19.2008
Kristen
The french one is from Quebec, Canada. It translates to "It could be yours". I live in Ontario but I have a cottage in Quebec and these signs have always made me feel ...icky.
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