If you’ve spent any time driving through North Dakota, Montana, or Minnesota, you may have spotted a strange sight: a blue stop sign. Yes, you read that correctly—blue! While red stop signs are as common as mosquitoes in July, these azure anomalies might cause you to pause and think twice. So, what’s the deal with them?
What Exactly Is a Blue Stop Sign, and Where Can You Find One?
First things first: a blue stop sign means exactly what it says. It’s still octagonal and still commands you to stop—but the hue is entirely unexpected. Reader’s Digest reports that the U.S. Department of Transportation does not issue these blue wonders. That’s because the Manual on Uniform Control of Traffic Devices dictates stop…..