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	Theftproof street sign assembly - Patent 5375355
		Street signs are frequently subjected to various forms of abuse and vandalism that require considerable replacement, repair and maintenance expense.
		In addition to vandalism and theft, street signs are subject to all types of traffic hazards and wind and weather conditions that often loosen or destroy the signs and make the assembly ineffective until repaired or replaced.
		A top or first street sign board 2 preferably made of cast metal, such as aluminum, and a bottom or second sign board 3 also preferably made of cast metal are positioned at right angles to each other for use at a typical four way street intersection.
	www.freepatentsonline.com /5375355.html (1344 words)

	Theft - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Theft, taking the property of another without right or permission.
		In the criminal law, theft (also known as stealing or filching) is the illegal taking of another person's property without that person's freely-given consent.
		Street sign theft occurs when street signs are stolen, often to be used as decorations, but also sometimes to avoid obeying the law by claiming later the sign was not there...
	ca.encarta.msn.com /Theft.html (152 words)

	Street Signs by USA Traffic Signs
		These reflective.080 aluminum street signs are approved by cities nationwide, manufactured according to Federal MUTCD specifications which is required for outdoor use.
		Signs are.080 inch thick flat aluminum with engineer grade reflective sheeting applied over the surface, the lettering and background is both reflective.
		The extruded street signs are not flat, they have a thicker edge on the top and bottom of the sign.
	www.usa-traffic-signs.com /Street_s/20.htm (1142 words)

	Stealing Road Signs - An Illegal Hobby
		I thought it was cool that they were promoting using the street sign image, but there very well could be the unanticipated consequence.
		Two 18 year olds and a 19 year old were caught in a drunken evening of street sign theft.
		Stealing street signs continues to be a way to have a good time on the town (literally).
	www.myroadsign.com /stolen-road-signs.htm (328 words)

	Street Signs - USA Traffic Signs
		These reflective.080 aluminum street signs are approved by cities nationwide, manufactured according to Federal MUTCD specifications.
		The extruded street signs are not flat, they have a thicker edge on the top and bottom of the sign.
		Street signs require special brackets found in our hardware section and you'll find a detail summary of which bracket to use.
	signs.safeshopper.com /6/cat6.htm (430 words)

	Stop sign
		A stop sign is a traffic sign, usually erected at road junctions, that instructs drivers to make a brief and temporary, but complete, stop upon reaching it, and then to proceed only if the way ahead is clear.
		Stop signs are not generally required at every intersection, but they are often used to control conflicting traffic movements at dangerous intersections which are not busy enough to justify the installation of either traffic lights or, especially in Europe, a roundabout.
		Yield signs ("Give way" signs in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand), on the other hand, require the driver only to slow and prepare to stop, but do not require an actual stop if the way ahead is clear.
	www.autos.adreviews.net /Stop_sign.html (1223 words)

	Street sign theft - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The sign for Magnanville, Yvelines, France is often stolen by students of Ecole Polytechnique, because Polytechnique's slang for their cafeteria is magnan.
		In West Los Angeles, signs for Stoner Ave are stolen so frequently that the city cannot use the same street name sign template that they use for other city signs, instead keeping a reserve of generic signs to replace the ones that are stolen.
		Signs pointing the direction to Shag Point in New Zealand are also frequently stolen because of the connotations of sexual behaviour.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Street_sign_theft (1165 words)

	Trafficsign.eu
		The earliest road signs were milestones, giving distance or direction; for example, the Romans erected stone columns throughout their empire giving the distance to Rome.
		Motorways are signed with a blue shield with yellow numerals, while secondary roads are signed with a green turret with yellow numerals.
		Singapore's road signs tend to be similar to those of the United Kingdom, with triangular warning signs and circular signs as restrictive signs.
	www.trafficsign.eu (3211 words)

	How To . . . Get Signtoppers - Dallas City Councilmember Angela Hunt
		Sign toppers are a great way to show neighborhood pride, and can either be attached to the top of street sign poles or lamp posts.
		Because street topper signs are not related to public safety or mobility, the City of Dallas is not required to install or maintain this type of signage.
		When the street topper sign needs to be replaced due to vandalism, theft or normal wear, the Neighborhood Association shall bear the cost to replace the sign at rates established at that time.
	www.angelahunt.com /howto/signtoppers.asp (689 words)

	Restrict - Street Signs USA
		Sign posts and hardware (2 standard bolts/nuts required per sign) sold separately.
		These economical restriction signs are 3/64 inch thick flat non-reflective steel and sprayed with a polyester powder coated paint and baked on.
		These signs are ideal in a situation where reflectivity is not required.
	www.street-signs-usa.com /16/cat16.htm (290 words)

	Columbia Missourian - Street sign theft a costly problem
		Street names on curbs also would be hard to see at night, or they could be blocked from view by parked cars.
		Street sign theft is especially problematic in areas where a lot of college students live, such as along Bearfield Drive and University Avenue.
		The street sign for Rolling Rock Drive is so frequently stolen that the Public Works Department decided to place it on a higher pole to keep thieves from stealing it.
	www.columbiamissourian.com /stories/2007/11/08/street-sign-theft-costly-problem (778 words)

	City of Fridley
		Warning signs are signs that provide advanced warning to drivers or pedestrians that something dangerous or unexpected may be ahead.
		The street upon which traffic is to be stopped: Intersects with a State highway, intersects with a County road, Intersects with an arterial or collector street.
		Signs may also be denied where the Public Works Director determines it is unsafe or unwise due to special characteristics such as accidents, sight distance or steep grades.
	www.ci.fridley.mn.us /pubwks/signpolicy.htm (5464 words)

	Oregon Theft Charge Information from a Portland Criminal Defense Attorney
		For example, attempted theft in the first degree (Attempted Theft I) is a Class A misdemeanor instead of a Class C felony.
		However, a conviction for aggravated theft in the first degree cannot be expunged because it is a Class B Felony.
		If you are convicted of a theft charge, there will be a waiting period, generally from three to ten years, before you will be eligible to apply for expungement.
	oregoncrimes.com /theft.htm (1068 words)

	Street Maintenance (Site not responding. Last check: )
		One of the street maintenance functions of the Field Operations group is to preserve the condition of paved streets in the best possible state.
		Street sweeping services are provided by a combination of both City employees and contracts with private vendors.
		Some signs are essential for public safety and are handled as emergencies and replaced within 24 hours.
	www.cityofmesa.org /transportation/street_maintenance.asp (828 words)

	OnlineAthens.com \| News \| Sign thefts rub counties wrong way 09/16/06
		Signs for Howington and Beaverdam roads in Oglethorpe County - both stolen nine times - and Mitchell Farm Road, taken 12 times, top that county's list of stolen street signs.
		The theft of street signs is a widespread problem; officials in several Northeast Georgia counties say they have noticed the trend.
		In Oglethorpe County, officials are asking anyone who witnesses a street sign theft in progress to dial 911 and ask dispatchers to send a sheriff's deputy.
	onlineathens.com /stories/091606/news_20060916037.shtml (374 words)

	The Road Less Traveled: The Case of the Missing Street Signs (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Conversely, maybe it was the whites taking down the street markers in an effort to unsettle the country in general, just like they were doing on the farms, in the outlying villages.
		Someone else said the street signs were being recycled as plaques on the inside windows of long-distance buses, to announce the destination, "Gweru," or "Bulawayo" handprinted on the back of the stolen sign.
		He knows the signs are visible only to those coming to the street from one direction; perhaps he should paint the name twice, upside down to each other, with the arrow pointing left or right.
	talesmag.com /tales/road/street_signs.shtml (1213 words)

	Top Stories
		An anonymous resident hangs a hand-painted street sign at the corner of Maple Avenue and Simmons Road in Little Compton recently.
		The thefts give evidence of what has long been suspected as the reason for the lack of signs: that the signs may be being taken as souvenirs, perhaps for college dorm room decorations.
		The man said he also "checked with the town fathers a few years ago" and found out that it was not illegal to put the signs up, and that the town "obviously was not paying for street lights or street signs." He said he also checked with the building inspector.
	www.eastbayri.com /story/292059137154004.php (1178 words)

	Traffic signs
		Georgia, in the past, used uppercase Series D with a custom lowercase alphabet on its freeway guide signs; the most distinctive feature of this typeface is the lack of a dot on lowercase 'i' and 'j'.
		In 1926 road sign standards similar to those used in the UK at the time were adopted, albeit with Irish (Gaelic) type in addition to English.
		In 1956, road signs in the south were changed to markedly differ from the UK standard with the adoption of US-style "diamond" signs for many road hazard warnings (junctions, bends, railway crossings, traffic lights).
	www.autos.adreviews.net /Traffic_sign.html (3249 words)

	Primaries near, usual sign theft still common
		A handful of area candidates are reporting a rash of stolen or missing yard signs as the countdown continues toward the Aug. 3 primary election.
		There haven't been reports of widespread sign thefts but scattered complaints throughout the city and county, he said.
		Authorities said sign thefts are typically not tied to a specific candidate or political party, but rather the "fringe" element of a campaign or issue.
	www.record-eagle.com /2004/jul/25sign.htm (301 words)

	The Daily Leader
		Lincoln County's elected officials are becoming increasingly frustrated with the growing problem of street sign theft, a problem they agree is ongoing and almost unstoppable.
		Lincoln County officials said sign thieves swipe an average of 20 street signs per month, but their swindling rampages are irregular.
		Rushing said the legal penalties for street sign thefts depend on the number of signs snatched and the judge who presides over the case.
	www.zwire.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=19102024&BRD=1377&PAG=461&dept_id=172922&rfi=6 (1141 words)

	Street Syndicate Records - Band page with free MP3 music downloads on SoundClick
		Street Syndicate Records began with the CEOs A-Dub and Young Dre deciding now was their time to shine in the current music industry because their skill outshined many current popular rap artists.
		This mixtape was the worlds introduction to A-Dub as a emcee and the Street Syndicate as a force to be reckoned with in the local music scene.
		With an All-Star roster than now includes singer/rapper Brittany G. The Street Syndicate is back to business with J.Price's mixtape "Priceless" coming out in November, and another group mixtape, "Street Syndicate Radio: Wargames", out sometime in December or January 06, The Street Syndicate is living up to their motto of "We run the streets!!!".
	www.soundclick.com /streetsyndicaterecords (500 words)

	KXII \| Street Sign Theft Prompts Reward (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Over the past three months over 80 street signs have been stolen in the county and in Sulphur, many of those happening just this past week.
		Each sign costs $100 to replace, but commissioners are considering a $500 reward to catch the thieves.
		The Murray County sheriff believes kids may be to blame, so along with the reward the commissioners are also looking at starting a program in the schools to educate students about how much pranks cost the community.
	www.kxii.com /home/headlines/1943627.html (153 words)

	College caper grows costly
		Life-and-death emergencies emphasize the importance of street signs and the increasing difficulty the city has in keeping streets marked.
		The most-wanted street name signs are in neighborhoods where college students often live and streets have names such as Corona Road, Rolling Rock Drive and High Street.
		Stan Lynn, a 30-year employee of the street department, said he heard that one woman near Keystone Drive put axle grease on a street sign pole to deter thieves.
	www.columbiatribune.com /2007/Jul/20070701News003.asp (646 words)

	Yale Daily News - Caution: sign thieves are at large
		The signs are relatively easy to get down with basic tools, Tierney said, but since different signs are mounted in different ways, sometimes their theft takes a certain amount of ingenuity.
		The junior, who wished to remain anonymous, said he found the fallen sign on the ground in front of the Yale Law School and was bringing it back to his dorm when someone called the police.
		The theft of street signs can lead to considerable costs for local governments, said Fischer, because on average it costs between $50 and $150 to replace a stolen sign, including parts and labor.
	www.yaledailynews.com /articles/view/11615 (1153 words)

	Central Kentucky News-Journal
		At that meeting, magistrates filed claims to replace several street signs and asked County Attorney Craig Cox if there was a way to offer a reward for the arrest and conviction of those responsible for stealing road signs.
		Stealing signs is usually done at night, he said, when it's easier to drive off and not be apprehended by law enforcement.
		There have been some attempts to make street signs harder to steal, Shipp said, by posting them higher and changing the way they are hung.
	www.cknj.com /articles/2006/01/23/news/01signs.txt (1188 words)

	snopes.com: Election Sign Theft
		We've been seeing this account of a sign stealer who was dished up a heaping helping of just deserts since the final week of September 2004.
		Republicans and Democrats in that region have been experiencing difficulties in maintaining their campaign signs where they plant them; signs have been removed, defaced, or sometimes even supplanted by placards touting the other candidate.
		Some victims of sign purloinage have attempted to counter these thefts by making their posted political statements more numerous or harder to remove.
	www.snopes.com /politics/bush/signs.asp (1120 words)

	LECD :: Addressing :: Road Signs
		This is a sample of a County street sign They display the road name, block number and a north or east directional if it's posted in the northern or eastern areas of Lubbock County.
		The County street sign project began in August 1994 when LECD received a grant from the State 9-1-1 Commission for use in rural addressing projects.
		If you are witness to any tampering or theft of County Street Signs, please contact the Sheriff's Department at 775-1400 to report the incident.
	www.911.lubbock.tx.us /?p=addressing_signs (260 words)

	5 Arrested In Connection With Speed Sign Theft
		Officers found the speed sign in a fire pit in the rear yard of a home on South Street.
		The investigation continued and the two residents of the South Street home -- Justin Doherty, 24, of Vernon, and Ben Gardiner, 22, of Vernon, were arrested for their role in stealing the speed sign and burning it, police said.
		Police said Gardiner became upset because the speed sign was in front of his house so he removed it from the pole, brought it to the back yard and burned it with the others.
	wap.nbc30.com /detail.jsp?key=320438&rc=ln_ne (245 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Metro -- Kill switches may challenge auto thieves in Chula Vista
		During that year, the overall auto theft rate in Chula Vista was one in 71.
		However, ranked by thefts per 100 parking spaces, the H Street and E Street trolley stations rated the highest in that one-year period.
		The H Street station recorded 9.1 thefts per 100 parking spaces and E Street followed with 8.2 thefts per 100 spaces.
	www.signonsandiego.com /news/metro/20050716-9999-6m16cvtheft.html (834 words)

	The Sentinel Online : Archives : News : Sign thieves caught without right tools
		Shippensburg street foreman Steve Kann says street sign theft is a common problem for his department and most often occurs in the spring when university classes close.
		Kann says a variety of street signs have been turned in by various sources and hung on the borough's public works building walls.
		Kann estimates that street signs worth about $1,000 are stolen each year in the borough of Shippensburg.
	www.cumberlink.com /articles/2007/06/06/news/news783.txt (306 words)

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