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    Why is there no apostrophe on the flashing "DONT WALK" traffic signal?

    Question #118936. Asked by star_gazer. (Nov 25 10 11:00 AM)


    Zbeckabee

    		On pedestrian signals displaying text, "don't walk" is spelled without an apostrophe so that it fits easily on the sign.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedestrian_crossing

    Nov 25 10, 11:52 AM
    star_gazer

    		Punctuation is rarely used on traffic signs or signals except for certain parking signs, which are usually read from a slowly moving or stopped vehicle.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traffic_sign

    Nov 25 10, 11:30 PM

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