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The use of creative safety messages on Dynamic Message Signs are being developed with the intent to modify driver behavior. However, there is limited evidence to support the effectiveness that creative messages have on changing behavior. With this in mind, FDOT is conducting research on the topic, "Human Factors Study on the Use and Effectiveness of Innovative Safety Messages on Dynamic Message Signs." The results of this research can be used by FDOT, as well as other state and local agencies to develop guidelines on the appropriate use of creative safety messages.
The following messages are approved, but are included in the above-mentioned research topic:
General Safety Themes
![party later plan a sober ride now party later plan a sober ride now](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/party-later-plan-a-sober-ride-now.jpg?sfvrsn=da9de476_0)
![buckle up theres no second change buckle up there's no second change](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/buckle-up-theres-no-second-change.jpg?sfvrsn=342bb2c0_0)
![buckle up be a good role model buckle up be a good role model](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/buckle-up-be-a-good-role-model.jpg?sfvrsn=c3915ef7_0)
![drive focused drive smart get home safely drive focused drive smart get home safely](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/drive-focused-drive-smart-get-home-safely.jpg?sfvrsn=8b36f16c_0)
![dont hurry be happy don't hurry be happy](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/dont-hurry-be-happy.jpg?sfvrsn=d9e4ca33_0)
![feeling tired service plaza xx miles ahead feeling tired service plaza xx miles ahead](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/feeling-tired-service-plaza-xx-miles-ahead.jpg?sfvrsn=44f56101_0)
![need to text next plaza xx miles ahead need to text next plaza xx miles ahead](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/need-to-text-next-plaza-xx-miles-ahead.jpg?sfvrsn=b2625e52_0)
![put it down that text can wait put it down that text can wait](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/put-it-down-that-text-can-wait.jpg?sfvrsn=46583dd6_0)
![put it down no text is worth a life put it down no text is worth a life](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/put-it-down-no-text-is-worth-a-life.jpg?sfvrsn=402f5c99_0)
![check your blind spots not your texts check your blind spots not your texts](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/check-your-blind-spots-not-your-texts.jpg?sfvrsn=f0a40daf_0)
![alert today alive tomorrow drive safely alert today alive tomorrow drive safely](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/alert-today-alive-tomorrow-drive-safely.jpg?sfvrsn=31e36c45_0)
![just drive everything else can wait just drive everything else can wait](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/just-drive-everything-else-can-wait.jpg?sfvrsn=56235db_0)
![drive safely make today a good day drive safely make today a good day](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/drive-safely-make-today-a-good-day.jpg?sfvrsn=30b79d9b_0)
![workers ahead give them a brake workers ahead give them a brake](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/workers-ahead-give-them-a-brake.jpg?sfvrsn=aebd3fb8_0)
![save a life slow down in work zones save a life slow down in work zones](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/save-a-life-slow-down-in-work-zonesce75ab80f94e4402b2378ecb81c3cf66.jpg?sfvrsn=b93befe4_0)
![see cones? slow down and be alert see cones? slow down and be alert](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/see-cones-slow-down-and-be-alert.jpg?sfvrsn=55d89249_0)
Use only during week prior to Valentine's Day
![love means wearing your seat belt love means wearing your seat belt](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/love-means-wearing-your-seat-belt.jpg?sfvrsn=2146bfd2_0)
![drive safely and be the perfect date drive safely and be the perfect date](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/drive-safely-and-be-the-perfect-date.jpg?sfvrsn=1cad59a0_0)
![arrive alive and be my valentine arrive alive and be my valentine](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/arrive-alive-and-be-my-valentine.jpg?sfvrsn=9f217ef6_0)
Use only during week prior to St. Patrick's Day
![your seat belt is your lucky charm your seat belt is your lucky charm](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/your-seat-belt-is-your-lucky-charm.jpg?sfvrsn=8258278d_0)
Use only during week prior to Mother's Day
![your mom said obey the speed limit your mom said obey the speed limit](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/your-mom-said-obey-the-speed-limit.jpg?sfvrsn=ed1f423b_0)
![your mom said buckle up your mom said buckle up](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/your-mom-said-buckle-up.jpg?sfvrsn=71f9517d_0)
Use only during week prior to Father's Day
![your dad said obey the speed limit your dad said obey the speed limit](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/your-dad-said-obey-the-speed-limit.jpg?sfvrsn=4ab1b393_0)
![your dad said buckle up your dad said buckle up](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/your-dad-said-buckle-up.jpg?sfvrsn=bb233117_0)
Use only during week prior to Spring Break
![don't drink and drive have a safe spring break don't drink and drive have a safe spring break](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/don't-drink-and-drive-have-a-safe-spring-break.jpg?sfvrsn=52f6811d_0)
![road trip buckle up arrive alive road trip buckle up arrive alive](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/road-trip-buckle-up-arrive-alive.jpg?sfvrsn=31346a04_0)
Use only during week prior to Independence Day
![give your phone independence put it down give your phone independence put it down](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/give-your-phone-independence-put-it-down.jpg?sfvrsn=2a23035f_0)
Use only during week prior to Start of School
![back to school follow the rules dont speed back to school follow the rules don't speed](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/back-to-school-follow-the-rules-dont-speed.jpg?sfvrsn=b3cf8e3c_0)
Use only during week prior to Halloween
![trick or treat buckle your seat trick or treat buckle your seat](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/trick-or-treat-buckle-your-seat.jpg?sfvrsn=8e81b386_0)
Use only during week prior to elections
![buckle up elect to stay safe buckle up elect to stay safe](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/buckle-up-elect-to-stay-safe.jpg?sfvrsn=602cd7fd_0)
![Buckle up elect to stay safe picture Buckle up elect to stay safe picture](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/buckle-up-elect-to-stay-safe-picture.jpg?sfvrsn=444da5ea_2)
Use only during week prior to Thanksgiving
![don't be turkey put it down don't text and drive don't be turkey put it down don't text and drive](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/don't-be-turkey-put-it-down-don't-text-and-drive.jpg?sfvrsn=c94508a0_0)
Use only during week prior to Christmas
![drive safely be a good elf drive safely be a good elf](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/drive-safely-be-a-good-elf.jpg?sfvrsn=2a55510b_0)
![arrive alive for a happy holiday arrive alive for a happy holiday](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/arrive-alive-for-a-happy-holiday.jpg?sfvrsn=6ec5f02c_0)
Use only during week prior to New Year's Day
![be here next year don't text and drive be here next year don't text and drive](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/be-here-next-year-don't-text-and-drive.jpg?sfvrsn=b75b8d5_0)
Use only during National Boat Safety Week
![boat trailer safety check lights and tires boat trailer safety check lights and tires](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/boat-trailer-safety-check-lights-and-tires.jpg?sfvrsn=9307f58_0)
Use only during Sporting Events
![fans dont let fan drive drunk fans dont let fan drive drunk](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/fans-dont-let-fan-drive-drunk.jpg?sfvrsn=f2824c2f_4)
National Campaigns
![u drive u text u pay u drive u text u pay](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/u-drive-u-text-u-pay.jpg?sfvrsn=a73d3c08_0)
![buzzed driving is drunk driving buzzed driving is drunk driving](https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/images/default-source/dms-signs/buzzed-driving-is-drunk-driving.jpg?sfvrsn=4dddf125_0)