The creation of safe and legible road signs is an art, but the 10 traffic guideposts below demonstrate not all sign makers are Michelangelo. Whether because of confusing symbols, contradictory instructions or an excess of information, these signs obfuscate more than help the driver. Most of these signs are the creation of local and state governments that seem to lack the time or sophistication to make clear ones. Although these are the 10 most confusing traffic signs we could find.

10.) Circle!

Official Meaning of Sign: There is a traffic circle up ahead.


Unofficial Meaning of Sign to Us: OMG, circles are awesome and everywhere. Let's do a circle right now!


Where it's Located: Allaire Circle on Route 34, New Jersey

9.) You Should Probably Just Turn Off The Car And Walk

Official Meaning of Sign: Drivers in the left lane can only make a sharp left; drivers in the lane second from the left turn either a secondmost sharp or a slightly less sharp left; drivers in the center lane make a fourthmost sharp left; drivers in the right-of-center lane turn the fifthmost sharp left or go straight; drivers in the far right lane go straight or right.


Unofficial Meaning of Sign to Us: Just follow along with the general pattern of traffic and hope you don't die.


Where it's Located: San Francisco, California