Slow Moving Vehicle triangle reflector sign used as driveway marker?

[bcp]

Today on the way home I counted four SMV signs used as driveway markers. I feel kind of annoyed at this, especially on a winding road at night. I think there is an unlighted tractor on the road when I see one.

Is it common in your area? How do you feel about it?

Bruce

 

[DT86]

I think using them as driveway markers desensitizes people to actual slow moving vehicles.

I've also seen them on the back of lawn mower trailers going down the interstate.

 

[MossRoad]

Yep. It bugs me, too. I used to see them fairly often when I was younger. Can't recall the last time I saw one, though. So they must be getting used for that less and less around here.

 

[Sodo]

I agree. Safety signals should be reserved for safety.

What bugs me more is bicyclists using emergency strobes, I cant see how thats allowed. What if we all had those on our cars? When I see 2 or 3 biciclists in a group with those its hard to see the road I feel lucky theres not a pedestrian nearby I'd never see him with all that commotion.

 

[oosik]

During spring thru late fall there are always large tractor/implement units using the county roads for movement. I seldom see the safety triangle - its alway the bright yellow flashing safety beacon. The only time I see these large units trailered and using the safety triangle is when they will be using the interstate system.

Lots of folks mark their driveway entrance with many forms of reflective signage - I don't think I've ever seen the safety triangle used in that manner.

Based upon the manner that our mail boxes are treated - I'd think using the safety triangle as a driveway marker would be short lived around here.

 

[jlgurr]

Today on the way home I counted four SMV signs used as driveway markers. I feel kind of annoyed at this, especially on a winding road at night. I think there is an unlighted tractor on the road when I see one.

Is it common in your area? How do you feel about it?

Bruce

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Haven't seen that practice around here, yet.

I'm surprised there isn't a law that forbids it for the very reason you mentioned. Also, as some others stated, it takes away from the real and intended meaning of the sign.

 

[Thomas]

Other than on equipment barley seen,sign should be use for there reason.

 

[Timm250]

Here's the reg for SMV emblems in KY.

189.830 Use of emblem or reflective tape restricted -- Exemption from requirement.
(1) The slow-moving vehicle emblem shall be restricted to the uses specified herein and the use on any other type of vehicle or on other objects is prohibited.
(2) The slow-moving vehicle emblem shall not be required on trailers or other drawn vehicles which do not obstruct the slow-moving vehicle emblem required on the towing vehicle.
(3) Highway construction or maintenance vehicles and public utility vehicles shall not require slow-moving vehicle emblems when being guarded by flagmen or flares.
(4) The use of slow-moving vehicle emblems or alternative reflective tape, as required under KRS 189.820, shall be in addition to any other reflective or lighting devices required by law.
(5) The slow-moving vehicle emblem shall not be used on a bicycle. Effective:April 11, 2012
History: Amended 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 53, sec. 3, effective April 11, 2012. -- Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch.b101, sec.b6. -- Created 1970 Ky. Acts ch.b45, sec.b3.

 

[motownbrowne]

What bugs me more is bicyclists using emergency strobes, I cant see how thats allowed. What if we all had those on our cars? When I see 2 or 3 biciclists in a group with those its hard to see the road I feel lucky theres not a pedestrian nearby I'd never see him with all that commotion.

Ride your bike much lately? It's scary business out there; those lights save lives. If you can't see the road, slow down and wait to pass until you can.

 

[Parkanzky]

Ride your bike much lately? It's scary business out there; those lights save lives. If you can't see the road, slow down and wait to pass until you can.

Amen. Remember that those cyclists have every right to the road that you do and are way more vulnerable in an incident.

I ride a couple thousand miles a year and my red taillight strobe is on anytime I'm out after dusk. When it gets really dark, my front light (a bright white strobe) goes on.