For some drivers, there are road signs that may not make much sense at a surface level. And Florida is no exception.
That’s why DiscoverCars.com drew up a list examining four of the most unusual road signs found in the Sunshine State.
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“Some of them, because they refer to very specific weather conditions or local wildlife, are more commonly found in certain areas,” the report reads. “Next time you are passing through one of these states on a road trip, why not keep an eye out?”
The full list of signs is as follows:
NO HITCHHIKING
"This sign might look like it’s saying no positivity is allowed here, but what it really means is that pedestrians are not allowed to hitchhike in this area. Until 2009, the sign simply said ‘No hitchhiking,’ but since then, the design has been changed to this thumbs-up image. While hitchhiking is allowed in Florida and in 44 U.S. states, it’s illegal in Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Utah and Wyoming."
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BEARS
"You might not have seen a ‘Bear Crossing’ sign in Florida before, but there are a number of these signs around, especially around the Lake Wales Ridge National Wildlife Refuge, which is part of the Florida Wildlife Corridor. Florida’s bear population is generally more active in spring and early summer – as well as fall, before they hibernate – so we’re currently at a time of year when you might be more likely to see one. There are around 4,050 black bears in Florida, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)."
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RUNAWAY VEHICLES ONLY
"If you haven’t seen one of these road signs before, you might be wondering why runaway vehicles are being encouraged to come this way. What it really means is that there is an area ahead with a truck escape ramp, intended to help drivers whose vehicles are experiencing brake failure slow down and safely stop. You can see these signs all around the U.S."
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WINERY
"This sign, shared by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), means that if you like wine, you’re in for a treat! If you see one of these signs on the road, its aim is to direct you toward a Florida Farm Winery as certified by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). These wineries have been given special status as a tourist attraction – they are all open to the public for tours, tastings and sales for at least 30 hours a week, with a minimum of 5 acres of land."
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