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Reader Jay sends in a link to this interesting take on the traditional “your speed is” feedback signs (”speed trailers” as they are sometimes called). From what information I can find they seem to be the work of the ad agency Cramer-Krasselt, possibly for the Wisconsin town of Elm Grove, but I’m not sure if it’s a print PSA or if these signs have actually appeared on the side of the road. Has anyone actually seen them?

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4 Responses to “Your Speed”

  1. Bossi Says:
    August 4th, 2009 at 9:15 am

    Interesting take, and if it’s a real sign I’d be curious to see how long its effects last. However, I did notice it’s blocking the sidewalk… ADA activists unite!

  2. john Says:
    August 4th, 2009 at 11:17 am

    I believe these are actual signs. Other signs can be seen here:
    http://adsoftheworld.com/media/ambienthttp://tinyurl.com/ly7×3d

    ad agency link: http://www.c-k.com/

  3. john Says:
    August 4th, 2009 at 11:18 am

    I believe these are actual signs. Other signs can be seen here:
    http://tinyurl.com/ly7×3d

  4. Eric Says:
    April 23rd, 2010 at 11:30 am

    Ok I live in this town and they actually DO EXIST. I know they are so stupid but some how they continued to exist for almost 6 months. Our town is only 2 square miles so they were very obnoxious!!

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