Stealing stop signs can lead to tragic results

A rash of stolen stop signs were reported by Precinct 2 Commissioner James Pilchiek during a discussion of the closure of FM 682 at the regular meeting of the DeWitt County Commissioner Court.

When stop signs are missing, vehicles can head into oncoming traffic, leading to devastating consequences. However, young people vandalizing traffic signs might not see past the initial humor to the potential impact of collision, injury, fines and criminal penalties.

“I drove down that farm road yesterday,” County Judge Daryl Fowler said. “It kinda disturbed me to see every sign on that road is stolen or broken off. Someone is going along county roads and stealing road signs.”