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White is usually used to indicate information. And in the video in the link the signal turned red after the cab of the truck passed the signal.

I mean I get it. It's funny. But if it were designed well, there wouldn't have been 100+ accidents.



There are at least five signs at eye level on the road leading up to the bridge, four of which are the standard yellow warning signs: https://imgur.com/a/owITLZC

In addition, the illuminated "OVERHEIGHT MUST TURN" sign flashes to attract attention.

I get what you're trying to say, but this bridge is better-marked than the vast majority of road hazards one might encounter. There's a certain point beyond which it doesn't make sense to keep spending time and money protecting people from themselves.


"OVERHEIGHT MUST TURN" is such a stupid phrase. It doesn't even mean what they intend: ”OVERHEIGHT! MUST TURN!"


Every time I drive through that intersection I’m amazed when I remember how fast most of the trucks are going by the time they get to the bridge.


And how's that working out for them? 100+ accidents?


The bridge just shrugs the hits off it is very tough. So the damage and the problems are really for the trucks not observant enough to see half a dozen warning signs and lights.

They are the ones who end up paying, not the railroad that owns the bridge.


There's a slightly lower heavy steel bar in front of the bridge to prevent people from hitting the bridge itself.




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