Fake "Speed Enforced By Drones" Signs On California Freeways 218
NF6X writes "CBS station KPIX reports that somebody has been installing counterfeit traffic signs on California bay area freeways, warning motorists of drone-based speed enforcement. They are professionally-made reflective metal signs of comparable style and quality to official traffic signs, and in some cases are even mounted with tamper-resistant hardware. The signs show the familiar silhouette of an MQ-1 Predator drone launching a weapon. According to KPIX, California Highway Patrol denies that they operate any drones, and states that the signs are fake."
If you're going to troll, troll in style. (Score:5, Insightful)
I'd like to shake the hand of whoever is behind this. I have to respect anyone who's willing to put serious effort and bucks into this kind of culture-jamming [wikipedia.org].
Might save taxpayers money... (Score:5, Insightful)
Re:If you can't trust the authenticity of the sign (Score:5, Insightful)
If there was actual speed enforcement on the road, they wouldn't jeopardize the revenue stream by putting up signs.
Re:"FAKE" (Score:3, Insightful)
uh huh....fake...
That's what they WANT you to think.
Re:If you can't trust the authenticity of the sign (Score:5, Insightful)
Re:Spread Awareness (Score:3, Insightful)
Re:Spread Awareness (Score:5, Insightful)
You must be that asshole in the left lane. MOVE OVER, and stop worrying about wtf is behind you!
I will not move over to let your sorry ass take my spot, no matter how impatient you are or how close you ride my bumper, if the car(s) in front of ME is what's actually holding up the left lane.
Don't tailgate, period.
Re:Spread Awareness (Score:2, Insightful)
I'd like them to enforce the laws on impeding traffic. You're supposed to merge at speed not get onto a freeway at 35mph then take 30s-2m to hit 55mph.
Re:"FAKE" (Score:4, Insightful)
Sir... the drones you see flying over your head do not monitor if you're speeding. They are merely ensuring you're not a terrorist by adding your license plate, name, and the current speed you're going into our ultra secure database. Nothing to see here, move along.
Re:Spread Awareness (Score:5, Insightful)