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Iowa DOT clarifies: 'Deer can't read signs'
upi ^ | Oct. 27, 2017 | Ben Hooper

Posted on 10/27/2017 12:14:20 PM PDT by 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."


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Outdoors; Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: deer; iowa; iowans
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61 posted on 10/27/2017 2:03:41 PM PDT by JoeProBono (SOME IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED;-{)
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To: JoeProBono
Hit a deer here in SW PA about 4 mos ago and totaled my Honda.

Got a newer Honda and the other night a doe committed suicide by running into my door.

I've killed more deer this year with my car than I have in the last 5 yrs with rifle or bow.

62 posted on 10/27/2017 2:07:41 PM PDT by Eagles6
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To: SaveFerris

I saw a deer at the side of a busy four lane (two in each direction) road in CNY standing at the side of the road.

He kept looking both ways, waiting for it to be clear to cross.

My daughter and I could not believe it.


63 posted on 10/27/2017 2:14:52 PM PDT by metmom ( ...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith..)
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To: red-dawg


64 posted on 10/27/2017 3:25:13 PM PDT by JoeProBono (SOME IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED;-{)
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To: Eagles6


65 posted on 10/27/2017 3:32:20 PM PDT by JoeProBono (SOME IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED;-{)
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To: Red Badger

Are they parking or playing Fizzbin?


66 posted on 10/27/2017 3:35:37 PM PDT by Tijeras_Slim
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To: JoeProBono
these people should be lobotomized
67 posted on 10/27/2017 3:37:07 PM PDT by Chode (You have all of the resources you are going to have. Abandon your illusions and plan accordingly.)
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To: JoeProBono

Thank you, NEA and US Department of Education!


68 posted on 10/27/2017 3:38:06 PM PDT by COBOL2Java (John McCain treats GOP voters like he treated his first wife)
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To: JoeProBono

The United States Department of Education

Working with the National Education Association to dumb down America since 1979


69 posted on 10/27/2017 3:41:37 PM PDT by COBOL2Java (John McCain treats GOP voters like he treated his first wife)
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To: JoeProBono

How about the signs made to make those of us with metal in our arms self conscious, “Soft Shoulder.” Yes I know I have one, I don’t need a road sign to mock me about it.


70 posted on 10/27/2017 3:41:42 PM PDT by Hillarys Gate Cult
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To: JoeProBono

I knew it!


71 posted on 10/27/2017 4:02:12 PM PDT by Eagles6
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To: Hillarys Gate Cult


72 posted on 10/27/2017 4:24:58 PM PDT by JoeProBono (SOME IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED;-{)
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To: Larry Lucido


73 posted on 10/27/2017 4:30:25 PM PDT by JoeProBono (SOME IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED;-{)
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To: shibumi
"If dogs sweat through their tongues why do they still have armpits?"

They only have legs.

74 posted on 10/27/2017 4:59:31 PM PDT by TangoLimaSierra (It's gonna be bloody.)
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To: JoeProBono

Looks like a Post Crispy Critters commercial.


75 posted on 10/27/2017 5:00:47 PM PDT by Larry Lucido (Take Covfefe Ree Zig!)
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To: Larry Lucido


76 posted on 10/27/2017 5:14:22 PM PDT by JoeProBono (SOME IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED;-{)
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To: JoeProBono

The one and only cereal that comes in the shape of animals!


77 posted on 10/27/2017 5:25:15 PM PDT by Larry Lucido (Take Covfefe Ree Zig!)
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To: Larry Lucido


78 posted on 10/27/2017 5:33:10 PM PDT by JoeProBono (SOME IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED;-{)
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To: JoeProBono
My father told me, *never pick up hitch hikers*.


79 posted on 10/27/2017 5:37:06 PM PDT by Daffynition (The New PTSD: PRESIDENT-Trump Stress Disorder - The LSN didnÂ’t make Trump, so they can't break him)
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To: JoeProBono

I always hoped Larson would do one with the deer getting caught in the act of drawing large X’s on the road next to a Deer Xing sign.


80 posted on 10/27/2017 5:42:08 PM PDT by Clay Moore (MAGA)
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