The viral signal from a town that alerts to the presence of neighbors taking the fresh air

Sometimes, on the Spanish road network, drivers encounter signs whose meanings are unknown because they are uncommon or because they are specific to certain cities , such as the curious "kiss and goodbye" sign in León.

On the other hand, sometimes within towns it's easy to see signs posted by residents themselves, such as the famous unauthorized fords indicating vehicles are exiting a garage. In this regard, a few weeks ago, an emergency triangle warning of several residents enjoying the fresh air in the middle of a street in a small town quickly went viral on X (formerly Twitter).

What impact has the publication generated?

The user who uploaded the image commented: "In my town, women signal when they're taking a break so they don't get hit . If that isn't purity and road safety, may God come down and see." Another response added that "ladies can start comparing the V16 light ; triangles are no longer valid as of January 1st."

Another user praised the protagonists' behavior: "They're doing great out there, may they continue to enjoy the cool breeze for a long time." Finally, another commenter indicated that it was a good thing "that the Civil Guard didn't pass , otherwise... now being like this would be punishable..."

What does the curious “fried egg” sign mean?

The officially designated R-3 indicates that vehicles traveling on this road have priority over those entering from other roads at any intersections they may encounter.

Typically, the so-called "fried egg" sign is placed on roads where priority is always given to drivers already on the road. However, it's important to keep in mind that, even if the sign indicates this priority, it's always wise to exercise extreme caution at intersections in case a vehicle unexpectedly enters the roadway.

What is the origin of the famous "baby on board" warning?

According to the National Roads and Motorists' Association (NRMA), an Australian roadside assistance organization, the origin of the famous "baby on board" sticker dates back to 1984 in Massachusetts. That year, real estate agent Michael Lerner was supposed to drive his 18-month-old nephew home, but heavy traffic and the reckless behavior of some motorists made the journey difficult.

Around that time, Lerner met the Bradley sisters, creators of a similar signal they had seen in Europe. Seeing the potential of the invention, he purchased the rights and founded the company Safety 1st . Thanks to his contacts in the retail sector, he quickly managed to introduce the product to major retail chains.

That same year, the first "baby on board" stickers began selling, reaching around 10,000 units in the first month . They were such a success that an agreement was reached to produce half a million stickers a month. Since then, and for four decades, their popularity has continued to grow, according to the NRMA.