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In a rare aversion people who are either [[Genre Savvy]] or extremely horror-movie tier violent will disregard or kill the [[Too Dumb to Live]] people who are enforcing idiotically vandalised signs. Often leads to jokes regarding the "Slow Children Playing" sign.
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== Literature ==
* Invoked in the short story "Absolute Limits", in which frustrated government scientists note that everyone on the highway always breaks the speed limit--so they have the speed limit on that stretch [[Faster -Than -Light Travel|set to the speed of light]].
 
 
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* And signs which read "Do not back up. SEVERE TIRE DAMAGE". They are not kidding.
* Speed limits in general - it is considered good etiquette to drive as close to the speed limit as conditions allow.
* The Brits have [http[wikipedia://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Tank-Crossing.jpg |tank crossings]].
* Similarly, the [http://en.[wikipedia.org/wiki/:Image:Magic_Roundabout_Schild_dbMagic Roundabout Schild db.jpg |magic roundabout]]. It is a massive roundabout made of six overlapping roundabouts. What you see is what you get.
* Approaching Denver from the west on I-70 are several signs warning about the steep grades and sharp curves. They all have huge letters and start with "DON'T BE FOOLED" and "TRUCKERS, YOU ARE NOT DOWN YET."
* In Norway they have [http[wikipedia://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Troll1.JPG |troll crossings]].
** Also, polar bear crossings. [http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a102/danukedev/isbjornskilt.jpg Applies to all Svalbard.]
* In Duarte, California there is a [http://i46.tinypic.com/2qj9310.jpg nun crossing sign].
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