Honestly, I believed this when I wrote it, so image my surprise in Oct 2010 when we were driving along the west coast of the South Island. What Do You Think This Funny Road Sign Means? Here's Another Vague Road SignĬlearly a Warning Sign, but What Should You Avoid? This sign is on the motorway which runs down the center of New Zealand's North Island - the only direct route from Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, to Wellington, the nation's capital.
So, where exactly are we supposed to drive and what if they are off by a bit when they are practicing with that live fire. This Funny Sign is Clearly Written - Could It Actually Mean What It Says? Possibly the intent was simplicity but it got lost somewhere in translation. The funny road signs are often a different story. Generally, I think of Kiwi English as being clear and concise, naming things exactly what they are - North Island, South Island.
I have been living in New Zealand for nearly eight years now and I still occasionally turn a corner and burst into laughter at one of the funny road signs. I have been driving around the country and taking photos of my favorites.
Some of the funny road signs are hilarious. If you are driving in New Zealand for the first time, you are guaranteed a laugh.
