Would you be upset to see this sign on the highway while driving? Or would you appreciate it?

Sgt Kelli Mays — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 14:45:34 -0500

http://www.news4sanantonio.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/Highway-signs-tell-drivers-to-Get-your-head-out-of-your-apps--230234.shtml
I'm thinking that the drivers THAT HAVE THEIR HEADS in their APPS are the ones who are upset at this.

Highway signs tell drivers to 'Get your head out of your apps' - WOAI News 4 San Antonio - News -...

Some Utah drivers are upset over what they think is a tasteless road sign, but the Department of Transportation hopes the eye catching sign will save lives.

Response by PV2 Scott Goodpasture made Nov 11 at 2015 2:52 PM

PV2 Scott Goodpasture — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 14:52:09 -0500

Apps, I wish I was that clever

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Nov 11 at 2015 2:52 PM

MSgt Curtis Ellis — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 14:52:50 -0500

Actually I totally agree and I think its hilarious as the ones watching their apps probably never "saw" it, but saw it on their apps! LMAO!!! Genius!!!

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Nov 11 at 2015 2:54 PM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 14:54:23 -0500

Thank you for the laugh I needed it

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 11 at 2015 2:57 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 14:57:18 -0500

Sgt Kelli Maysl I approve and am not offended in any way. The drivers using their cell to text while driving are the ones who should pay heed to the warning. I think it's hilarious and hits the app on the head.

Response by SA Harold Hansmann made Nov 11 at 2015 3:03 PM

SA Harold Hansmann — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:03:10 -0500

That's hilarious. Every state should have hundreds of them right next to the slow traffic keep right

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Nov 11 at 2015 3:05 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:05:32 -0500

No I would not be upset if I saw this sign Sgt Kelli Mays. I expect those who are repeat offenders of texting while driving, etc would understand the message.
I hope that those who don't understand the message because they are visitors to this nation and don't have a command of current vernacular as well as older people who might not have a clue what an app is are not confused to teh point of getting into an accident :-)

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 11 at 2015 3:06 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:06:48 -0500

I doubt most would be upset if they saw it, since they actually wouldn't notice it with their heads looking downward at their current facebook timeline.

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Nov 11 at 2015 3:07 PM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:07:49 -0500

You put others lives in danger when you drive distracted and some states are really cracking down on this, some are coming up in with clever ways to bring violators to justice....I did not know you could get a ticket for texting while stopped at a red light, that's excessive.

http://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2015/07/30/cops-disguise-construction-workers-distracted-driver-text-georgia.wsb

Cops' latest trick to catch texting drivers - CNN Video

Police in Marietta, Georgia, are dressing as construction workers in order to crack down on distracted driving. CNN affiliate WSB reports.

Response by CPO Andy Carrillo, MS made Nov 11 at 2015 3:11 PM

CPO Andy Carrillo, MS — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:11:50 -0500

Awesome! Don't be an APP-hole! Drive carefully!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 11 at 2015 3:26 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:26:11 -0500

Sgt Kelli Mays Absolutely love it!

Response by MSG John Wirts made Nov 11 at 2015 3:30 PM

MSG John Wirts — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:30:42 -0500

I see too many distracted drivers and even pedestrians texting, talking on cell phones, driving through red lights, or stop signs, walking out n front of cars buses and trucks. Those who survive should have to pay for any damages caused by their inattention, and take a course on paying attention while walking near or on roadways, or driving. The second offence should require enrollment in a secure facility and completion of a course on the dangers of inattention while driving or walking.

Response by MSgt E. W. Forbess made Nov 11 at 2015 3:34 PM

MSgt E. W. Forbess — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:34:24 -0500

I would appreciate it, but of the guilty drivers, I'd guess only about half will look up at the right time to see it...

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Nov 11 at 2015 3:52 PM

SGT Bryon Sergent — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:52:15 -0500

Actually I get the pun and better than saying get your phone out of your ass(Ear)! to many people driving and face booking and txting and other stuff. If they took Offense then it was probably them that do It! I like it! Would have thought it was funny as hell!

Response by MSgt Daniel Attilio made Nov 11 at 2015 4:01 PM

MSgt Daniel Attilio — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 16:01:25 -0500

Awesome! The punishment should be more severe, I proponent of pain retains. Ticket is not painful enough.
I peddle in fear on my bike to/from parking lot and class because of the a-holes being more concerned with their phone.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 11 at 2015 7:13 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 19:13:03 -0500

Back before I retired I saw a Univ of Kansas study that concluded that driving while using a cell phone (including hands free use) impaired a driver as much as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. I suspect that it is even worse when texting or using apps on the phone.

Offended by this sign? I suspect, that indicates you are among those who use the devices while driving. I hope you aren't one of the ones who die or kill others while doing so.

Response by CAPT Tom Bersson made Nov 11 at 2015 8:55 PM

CAPT Tom Bersson — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 20:55:20 -0500

Quite clever and typical Texas humor.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Nov 12 at 2015 1:17 AM

PO1 John Miller — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 01:17:33 -0500

If they're offended then they are probably guilty!

Response by PO1 Brian Carlson made Nov 12 at 2015 7:45 AM

PO1 Brian Carlson — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 07:45:34 -0500

Good advice and also good for they soul.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2015 1:13 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 01:13:32 -0500

I think it is a great sign that might remind drivers to pay attention to the road.