TOO MANY PEOPLE STOPPING ALONG HIGHWAY TO READ ELECTRONIC SIGNS, SAYS HIGHWAY PATROL

The highway patrol said today it will start cracking up--or rather, down--on motorists who stop on the side of the roadway to look at electronic warning signs.  

"It's dangerous and I just don't know what the attraction is," complained highway patrol lieutenant Peridot Veetzi. "I mean, it's not like watching a movie," she said, adding, "Although, I suppose I'd rather watch the sign than the Hallmark Channel."

The new sign on Route 49 just west of Butedale has been attracting large crowds since its "Expect Delays" message was activated two weeks ago, said Veetzi.  "People bring the whole family and a picnic lunch and even take videos of the sign with their phones. It's crazy."  

This new electronic sign on Route 49 is very popular with
motorists, some of whom spend hours at a time watching it

Motorist Liam Neeson, who claims he's never heard of the actor of the same name, said he enjoys the company of other sign-watchers. "It's a real wholesome family atmosphere, you know?  We all sit and watch the sign and try to guess if the people driving by really are expecting delays."