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So the state of Oregon is changing the rules about school zones (in theory to be clearer). Instead of saying "20 mph when children are present," the signs will either be 20 mph all the time (in zones where the regular speed limit would be 30 or under anyway, I think) or 20 mph in specific, posted hours.
The new signs are in for the Wilsonville High/Elementary area, and I gotta say, I'm not impressed. As a 35-mph zone, this area is affected only during specific hours. The sign does indeed give those hours. In the same tiny print that "when children are present" used to be said. Except it's a lot easier to read that, than it is to figure out which digit you're seeing. I read it, mind - but I had trouble. And it was full daylight, no glare off the sign, and with my contacts in my vision's fine....
The new signs are in for the Wilsonville High/Elementary area, and I gotta say, I'm not impressed. As a 35-mph zone, this area is affected only during specific hours. The sign does indeed give those hours. In the same tiny print that "when children are present" used to be said. Except it's a lot easier to read that, than it is to figure out which digit you're seeing. I read it, mind - but I had trouble. And it was full daylight, no glare off the sign, and with my contacts in my vision's fine....
At least you'll have an excuse:
Stupid sign. :P Just make it:
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In the past few years they've gone and added flashing yellow lights at all the boundaries, so that you don't have to worry about reading the signs for times.