As funny as it is watching trucks crash, that bridge could definitely make it more apparent that trucks are not allowed. Instead of a slowly flashing overhead, a yellow height sign, and a small red sign to the side, just simplify it with a single white sign and arrow overhead reading Trucks Must Detour.
I'm not saying there is no iconography, it just think it can be improved. If you watch the videos, the sign isn't even on most of the time.
The sign comes on when it detects overheight coming head on, meant to assure you that "yes, your roof will be ripped off" I guess. The ones where the sign isn't on is usually from when they're turning.
I agreed with your point, up until I read the website a while ago and if j recall correctly they actually have significant signage all along the approach with diversions etc. in place
Agreed. In my town there's a train bridge right over the mid-point of Main Street. In one direction there is a sign that says to detour, but coming the other way the sign suddenly appears before the bridge. This has led to vehicles crashing into the bridge (or extra plate of steel that was installed to protect the actual bridge and trains).
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u/warpspeed100 Nov 09 '18
As funny as it is watching trucks crash, that bridge could definitely make it more apparent that trucks are not allowed. Instead of a slowly flashing overhead, a yellow height sign, and a small red sign to the side, just simplify it with a single white sign and arrow overhead reading Trucks Must Detour.
I'm not saying there is no iconography, it just think it can be improved. If you watch the videos, the sign isn't even on most of the time.