Weird sign?

[Bryn666]

There's one of those on a staggered crossroads down Fakenham way somewhere, can't quite remember where though. Similar scenarion though, long straight unlit road, and a hedge waiting for someone to drive into it opposite the end.

This?
And does this sign hold the record for the number of posts?

Gotta love how they've put it on a yellow backing board to make it stand out more. Utterly, utterly clueless.

Edit:

And if there's any further proof needed that the designer hasn't got a Scooby, the junction is preceded by this:

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.74618 ... 312!8i6656

I love how TSM specifically mentions NOT using chequerboards... and here we are.

[Conekicker]

This?
And does this sign hold the record for the number of posts?

Gotta love how they've put it on a yellow backing board to make it stand out more. Utterly, utterly clueless.

Edit:

And if there's any further proof needed that the designer hasn't got a Scooby, the junction is preceded by this:

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.74618 ... 312!8i6656

I love how TSM specifically mentions NOT using chequerboards... and here we are.

Well that's the flatlands for ya. The thankfully few years I was doing stuff down there showed me they had some very strange ideas about how to carry on.

[skiddaw05]

Well years ago (70s?) before the Bawdeswell bypass was built the B1145 used to continue straight on from here. Maybe there's some good ol' Norfolk drivers who still think it does!

[Conekicker]

Well years ago (70s?) before the Bawdeswell bypass was built the B1145 used to continue straight on from here. Maybe there's some good ol' Norfolk drivers who drive without due care and attention!

Fixed that for you

[Nathan_A_RF]

...and again.

Even with the signs at this particular junction, accidents still happen

[Al__S]

And if there's any further proof needed that the designer hasn't got a Scooby, the junction is preceded by this:

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.74618 ... 312!8i6656

What's with the 142 yards? I've seen it in other places around Norfolk. Works out at 130m, so there's not even a sensible Metric explanation.


Meanwhile, also in Norfolk,

I love the tiny direction signs above the chequerboard

[Britain]

I found a chequerboard here and thought it was unusual. So we've gathered they shouldn't actually exist then?

[Stevie D]

I found a chequerboard here and thought it was unusual. So we've gathered they shouldn't actually exist then?

Chequerboards should be used for playing chequers, not for road signs.
As a standalone sign, it is meaningless. As a backing board, it is distracting.

[DEFarnes]

This?
And does this sign hold the record for the number of posts?

So hitting that tree at speed would be a disaster, but surely having a sign that shouldn't be there along that length would make an accident worse?