Feds say no more funny highway message boards

The federal government has no sense of humor.

They have recently ordered states to stop putting funny messages on their electronic highway signs.  We're talking about the light-up ones that normally say things like, "Buckle Up" or "Don't Drink and Drive."

Studies have shown that messages that include humor or pop culture references can be good, because you're more likely to remember them. Some states even promote contests to let residents submit their own ideas. 

But the Department of Transportation claims they can confuse people, take longer to read, or even cause a crash because of distracted driving.

The feds recently updated their 1,100-page manual with the new regulation to stop posting funny messages.

So eventually you won't drive past classic signs like:

“Tailgating is for football, not highways”

“What's worse than pineapple on pizza? Driving with no seat belt”

“Visiting in-laws? Slow down, get there late”

“Cousin Eddie says Twitter's full. Put down your phone”


States apparently have two years to comply with the new no-fun rules.