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Some British "red circle" signs seem like they were designed by backwards morons.

To wit:

This British traffic sign is supposed to mean "NO BICYCLES"

However, I thought when I first saw it that it meant "Bike Route".

You'd think they would have gone through the extra effort of putting the RED SLASH across the bike so that it is clear to EVERYONE in the world!!!



Likewise this sign is supposed to mean "NO BUSES WITH OVER 8 PASSENGER SEATS". I thought it was a "BUS STOP" sign at first glance!!!

There's a reason why the no-smoking sign and a lot of other "NO" signs have a red slash through them. Because it's universally understood as a prohobition or restriction.

I like the design of this one better. This one is also used here in the USA:



The no U-Turn sign.

(P.S. Here in Noo Yawk, we sometimes use the slang term "U-ie" for a U-Turn. It's pronounced "youie" or "youey")

Hmm....

Should I be keeping a lookout to see if a Ford is limping around on the road?

What about a sign that also says Chevrolet or better yet....a Jaguar???



[This message has been edited by SvenNYC (edited 07-09-2003).]