Sign Industry: Tulsa's Billboards Too Bright

[Hoss]

This should give you an idea of the light output from this sign:



Granted, that's a long exposure as you can see from the passing cars, but it lights up the trees and the RR bridge very nicely.

south or north side of the bridge?

EDIT: actually it doesn't matter..both ways it's inside Owasso's fenceline it would appear.

[patric]

It's probably either Owasso or the county then.

INCOG.

[Townsend]

This should give you an idea of the light output from this sign:



Granted, that's a long exposure as you can see from the passing cars, but it lights up the trees and the RR bridge very nicely.

Wow

[Ed W]

The sign is on the south side of the bridge, though it hardly matters as it's equally blinding both ways.  There's a family home just south of the sign, and it's only partially screened by trees.  It probably lights up their rooms at night.  Hopefully, they're being compensated by the sign company, otherwise there could be some midnight target practice with a pellet gun.

[patric]

The sign is on the south side of the bridge, though it hardly matters as it's equally blinding both ways.  There's a family home just south of the sign, and it's only partially screened by trees.  It probably lights up their rooms at night.  Hopefully, they're being compensated by the sign company, otherwise there could be some midnight target practice with a pellet gun.

Apparently that family has had to put blankets over their windows.

"We have found that it is not in compliance and it is illegal," said ODOT Spokesperson Kenna Mitchell.
http://www.fox23.com/news/local/story/dontaye-carter-billboard-drivers/29IUrIiBdkW3QXvzcnojDQ.cspx
She says the sign owners have a permit for the billboard but not the digital display. Mitchell also added it is illegal to have a digital display with movement. The state has given the company 90 days to get its permit and remove the movement from the display.

Excellent photo, Ed.

[Weatherdemon]

Apparently that family has had to put blankets over their windows.

"We have found that it is not in compliance and it is illegal," said ODOT Spokesperson Kenna Mitchell.
http://www.fox23.com/news/local/story/dontaye-carter-billboard-drivers/29IUrIiBdkW3QXvzcnojDQ.cspx
She says the sign owners have a permit for the billboard but not the digital display. Mitchell also added it is illegal to have a digital display with movement. The state has given the company 90 days to get its permit and remove the movement from the display.

Excellent photo, Ed.

Great pic.

A sensor being broken makes sense but why did they have to wait to be told to do something about before trying to fixing it?

[patric]

A sensor being broken makes sense but why did they have to wait to be told to do something about before trying to fixing it?

See that pole extending horizontally from the billboard? 
It's a camera that lets them see what the display looks like anytime 24/7.

Maybe that was broken the last 2 months, too.
Or not.

[JCnOwasso]

It was shut off when I drove by at 8:30 last night.  Perhaps ODOT did a little more than give them 90 days?

and I read the entire article and found out they shut it off to fix the sensor...  

It does remind me of the Seinfeld episode with Kenny Rogers Roasters....

[Townsend]

It does remind me of the Seinfeld episode with Kenny Rogers Roasters....

I use the rods and cones line.

[patric]

It's back on, and still in violation, but ODOT reportedly said they will hold the owner responsible for any crashes.

[Townsend]

It's back on, and still in violation, but ODOT reportedly said they will hold the owner responsible for any crashes.

Seriously?  I really want to see proof they said that.  I want to forward that on if it's available.

[JCnOwasso]

We can get issued fines if our vehicle is not in compliance with the law... is the owners of this eye sore getting fines?  How about we start contacting the businesses who utilize this sign for advertising and "call them to the carpet".  I can say that I will not use the insurance agent or Owasso Collision for anything.  They had to have input into the advertising and have to know that it is in violation (animations, signs changing about every 3 seconds).  Perhaps the collision place is looking for job security?

[RecycleMichael]

How about we start contacting the businesses who utilize this sign for advertising and "call them to the carpet".  

I like the way you think.

I will never do business with any company that puts yard signs in medians. I sometimes get a moment to call them and remind them that they are making my neighbor hood ugly.

[patric]

Seriously?  I really want to see proof they said that.  I want to forward that on if it's available.

It was 17 minutes into Fox23's 10pm Wednesday newscast.

[Townsend]

It was 17 minutes into Fox23's 10pm Wednesday newscast.

OK, thanks.