This has got to be the dumbest thing I have seen on the road.

Luky · 05-05-2025, 03:33 PM

https://farmingdale-observer.com/202...drivers-crazy/

Only the extremely ignorant would think this will do anything more than confuse people or cause accidents...

tturedraider · 05-05-2025, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Luky

https://farmingdale-observer.com/202...drivers-crazy/

Only the extremely ignorant would think this will do anything more than confuse people or cause accidents...

+1!! Insane!!!

Mavus · 05-05-2025, 07:41 PM

idiots

T.R.S. · 05-05-2025, 07:53 PM

BREAKING NEWS: Road striping machine driver arrested for DUI.

BREAKING NEWS: City sets up autocross course on residential streets.

jkoral · 05-05-2025, 08:19 PM

My town implemented curb bumps outs downtown, I have to admit they work pretty well in slowing traffic and making it more pedestrian friendly. The appear at almost every crosswalk. Although I've seen at least one op-ed about someone not realizing it was there in the dark and curbing their wheels and getting a flat.

According to the town:

Curb bump-outs help to:
-- Narrow the roadway, creating a more inviting space for pedestrians.
-- Slow down traffic, reducing the risk of collisions.
-- Improve pedestrian visibility and safety by creating a buffer between pedestrians and vehicles.
-- Prevent vehicles from parking too close to crosswalks or curb ramps

BlkGS · 05-05-2025, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by T.R.S.

BREAKING NEWS: City sets up autocross course on residential streets.

I, for one, am interested in trying out this chicane that the government has gifted us. Let them cook.

Donatello. · 05-06-2025, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by T.R.S.

BREAKING NEWS: Road striping machine driver arrested for DUI.

BREAKING NEWS: City sets up autocross course on residential streets.

This. I'm not far from Montco so time to take the Miata over there.

spazzyfry123 · 05-06-2025, 10:25 AM

I thought these were a great idea when I was in the UK.

BlkGS · 05-06-2025, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by spazzyfry123

I thought these were a great idea when I was in the UK.

Ah yeah, built in head on collisions. What a wonderful idea.

spazzyfry123 · 05-06-2025, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BlkGS

Ah yeah, built in head on collisions. What a wonderful idea.

I suppose it's all in the operator

Works well there, but I guess we're the ones creating snake roads...

Gemini562 · 05-06-2025, 11:32 AM

This sounds like a joke, what’s next, hopscotch crosswalks?

BeEmVe · 05-06-2025, 12:28 PM

Here is another interesting bit of technology

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-...ersity/9642572

apnar · 05-06-2025, 01:34 PM

ridiculous

bosstones · 05-06-2025, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Luky

https://farmingdale-observer.com/202...drivers-crazy/

Only the extremely ignorant would think this will do anything more than confuse people or cause accidents...

Honestly, I see something like that and I just drive in a straight line.

T.R.S. · 05-06-2025, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bosstones

Honestly, I see something like that and I just drive in a straight line.

Yup. There's a 4 lane road near me that's somewhat of a minor N-S arterial in my city and they decided to put in left turn lanes at intersections by squeezing down the width of the pairs of lanes in each direction. A lot of drivers, including me, just go straight and cut down the edge of the turn lane if there's nobody in it, especially if there's somebody in the outside lane as no need to crowd them.

tturedraider · 05-07-2025, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bosstones

Honestly, I see something like that and I just drive in a straight line.

Same!!

Efthreeoh · 05-07-2025, 03:27 AM

The word "apex" comes to mind.

RockCrusher · 05-07-2025, 07:25 AM

Those lane markings...Nothing a few beers won't straighten out.

erickonphoenix · 05-07-2025, 08:28 AM

I'll take that over speed bumps anytime. Looks fun.

Efthreeoh · 05-07-2025, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by RockCrusher

Those lane markings...Nothing a few beers won't straighten out.

I was thinking it might trigger epileptic seizures...

Chihuahua · 05-07-2025, 12:42 PM

Where some see an obstacle, I see an opportunity

ShocknAwe · 05-07-2025, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by erickonphoenix

I'll take that over speed bumps anytime. Looks fun.

I also enjoy the extra tight radius traffic circles. Quite a lot.

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jkoral Colonel 1269 Rep 2,166 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 LBB 6MT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MA iTrader: (7)	My town implemented curb bumps outs downtown, I have to admit they work pretty well in slowing traffic and making it more pedestrian friendly. The appear at almost every crosswalk. Although I've seen at least one op-ed about someone not realizing it was there in the dark and curbing their wheels and getting a flat. According to the town: Curb bump-outs help to: -- Narrow the roadway, creating a more inviting space for pedestrians. -- Slow down traffic, reducing the risk of collisions. -- Improve pedestrian visibility and safety by creating a buffer between pedestrians and vehicles. -- Prevent vehicles from parking too close to crosswalks or curb ramps
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