Duke University's John Staddon makes the case for less, and more effective, road signage in the U.S - using Durham roads and streets as examples:
From here, which I discovered here because I am fascinated by the science of traffic and driving. If only explaining the mathematical models of traffic flow and the cognitive psychology of driving to the traffic cop could get one out of a ticket....
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