This sign that can be spotted all around Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates creates some confusion, despite its best intentions to warn drivers of falling rocks from the hilly terrain that can seriously dent cars and chip windscreens. Beware of Road Surprises, United Arab Emirates It was decommissioned in 1992, but it is still a big tourist attraction today. In reality, this sign is referring to the Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker which was a large underground bunker used during the Cold War. Those responsible for the road signage in Brentwood clearly don’t know what the word ‘secret’ means! The Illinois Department of Transport did not find the hoax amusing, with one supervisory field engineer stating categorically ‘we don’t want drivers being distracted by a funny sign.” Hoax or not, we’d appreciate the same forewarning in the case of an actual zombie apocalypse! Secret Nuclear Bunker, UK The stunt was pulled off by pranksters on many signs throughout Illinois and Texas, and officials were stumped as to how the jokers managed to hack the electronic road signs. Forms of these warning signs popped up all over America not so long ago, and reactions varied between absolute horror and amusement.
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