Iowa DOT clarifies: 'Deer can't read signs'

upi ^ | Oct. 27, 2017 | Ben Hooper

[JoeProBono]

The Iowa Department of Transportation issued an important clarification for drivers confused by deer crossing signs: "Deer can't read signs."

The department said in a Facebook post that officials field an unusual question "on a pretty regular basis" from drivers who apparently seem to believe deer crossing signs are placed to tell the animals where they should cross.

"Q. Why don't you put these signs where it is safer for the deer to cross?

A. Deer can't read signs. Drivers can. This sign isn't intended to tell deer where to cross, it's for drivers to be alert that deer have been in this area in the past."

[JoeProBono]

[Professional]

I would love to spend the day calling local govt offices and asking dumb questions. At least by the end of the day, I’d feel like I got my money’s worth!

[SaveFerris]

[ Iowa DOT clarifies: ‘Deer can’t read signs’ ]

I guess that explains the deer listening to audio books by the side of the road the other day. I thought maybe they didn’t have glasses or contact lens.

[Autonomous User]

More evidence that some people are so stupid they need to be watered twice a day.

[Red Badger]

[IllumiNaughtyByNature]

I’d love to post “Here’s your sign” but I’m afraid it would require clarification and an explanation.

[shibumi]

"If dogs sweat through their tongues
why do they still have armpits?"

[fungoking]

Idiots
Out
Wandering
Around

[Red Badger]

[Cicero]

Actually, deer are probably better at reading signs than lots of drivers.

[IWontSubmit]

Please Move The Deer Crossing - YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CI8UPHMzZm8

[chajin]

Why did the deer cross the road? In remembrance of its baptism.

[gov_bean_ counter]

“Slow Children at Play” used to drive my wife nuts.

[gov_bean_ counter]

Should have been Hwy 69, but this will do.

[Leaning Right]

> 'Deer can't read signs' <

That is just more fake news. It is easily proven false.

[Professional]

Hello department of sanitation, I’m interested in learning more about a career with you folks. Can you provide me with a reading list to help me better evaluate your organization as a career choice. Also, is it stealing if I take some of the garbage home with me? I was a big fan of the tv show Roc...did you catch the final episode?? Well, it kind of goes like this...

[jjotto]

It’s an allusion to a story a few years ago about a actual supposed complaint to the Iowa DOT that deer should be made to cross highways in safer places than those marked by signs.

[Red Badger]

HEH...HEH...HEH..................

[JoeProBono]

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