Carwash owner Edward Ibbotson said that he’s trying to do his part for public safety by placing a large sign in front of his carwash encouraging safe driving. The sign, a large electronic billboard with large red print displays messages to drivers such as:

• “Turn signals are easy to use. Up for right, down for left”
• “Hang up and drive”
• “Using turn signals saves lives.”

The slogans are creative and often require a doubletake.

“We want to be the motoring public’s conscience down here in Monkey Junction,” joked Ibbotson, an upstate New York native often astonished by Port City driving.

Wilmington is perennially on the top of AAA Carolinas’ list as the most dangerous place to drive in North Carolina, Ibbotson pointed out. [more...]

The creative signage not only contributes to public safety, but also attracts additional attention to Edward’s wash.