(WTOL) - Departments of Transportation all over the country are getting creative with ways to inspire commuters to drive safely, especially this holiday season.
You might remember when ODOT tweeted this gem for Cleveland drivers to enjoy during their Thanksgiving travels:
Not to be outdone, the Mississippi Department of Transportation got in on the fun with these little numbers, pulling inspiration from famous Christmas movies:
They even play on the wrath of the big man himself:
According to MDOT, even The Rock thinks safety is cool:
These signs draw attention and get some laughs, but law enforcement officials want the signs to be a unique way to inspire you to drive safely.
There’s no text or reason to speed that is more important than your life.
You probably wonder, “who thinks of this stuff?"
Well, it could actually be you.
ODOT has an option where residents can submit their own safety message to them. If your submission is good enough, ODOT will use it on their freeway message boards.
Here are some featured on their website:
It’s almost like getting a special message on the scoreboard at a sporting event, but a whole lot cheaper. And who knows, your message might even save a life.
