U.S. Federal Highway Administration to Ban Humorous Freeway Signs by 2026

The move aims to reduce driver distraction and ensure signs communicate clear, direct safety messages.

The U.S. Federal Highway Administration has announced a ban on humorous electronic freeway signs, citing safety concerns.
States have until 2026 to implement the changes outlined in the agency's new 1,100-page manual.
The agency insists that signs should communicate simple, direct, brief, legible, and clear messages.
Signs will be limited to displaying important information such as warnings about crashes, weather conditions, and traffic delays.
Messages approved as part of traffic safety campaigns, such as reminders to wear seatbelts or avoid speeding, will still be allowed.