Monday, January 31, 2005

Tee Hee! I'm Such a Troublemaker



I just went through about 6 people at the New Jersey Department of Transportation to find out if there are any rules or regulations when placing "Welcome Home, Joe Schmoe Soldier" or "Support Our Troops" signs. I had seen a 'Welcome Home' sign on Route 80 heading westbound about a mile before the Route 53 exit. Also wanted to know about any boundaries I shouldn't cross if I was going to do any freewayblogging (or highwayblogging, since we have "highways" here in the east).

I was told that if I wanted to hang something on the OUTSIDE of an overpass fence, I should really obtain a permit from them, and include the ways the sign would be secured so as not to risk any injuries or accidents should the sign fall. The woman I spoke with said that if I wanted to simply hang something up on the INSIDE of the fencing, that's perfectly fine, but she suggested I secure all four corners so it doesn't blow off and cause any problems for the drivers on the overpass.

I was sure to ask if there was any restrictions or if it was "illegal" hang anything on the fencing, and I was assured that as long as I was securing it properly and was hanging it on the inside, it was perfectly legal.

I already have posterboard and permanent markers. Woot.

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