JACKSON — The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) this week announced the winners of its Star-Spangled Digital Message Sign (DMS) Contest.
The contest invited the public to create patriotic traffic safety messages in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
“We appreciate everyone who participated in this contest and helped promote traffic safety in a creative and patriotic way,” said MDOT Executive Director Brad White. “We received lots of fun and interesting messages, and the winners did a great job of showcasing patriotic pride while promoting safe-driving habits throughout the holiday week,”
The following messages will be featured on MDOT’s DMS signs across Mississippi highways this week:
• On Wednesday, July 1, by Whitney H. on Nextdoor:
Even Paul Revere
Used Signals
• On Thursday, July 2, by Ronnie Hunt on Facebook:
Don’t Let Your Cargo
Declare Independence
Secure Your Load
• On Friday, July 3, by Julie D. on Nextdoor:
Y’all Drive Like The
British Are Comin’
Slow Down
• On Saturday, July 4, by Nicki Kilby on Facebook:
Drive Safely Tonight
To See Dawn’s
Early Light
• On Sunday, July 5, by Gabrielle Hyde on Instagram:
The Brits Didn’t Win
Drive On The Right
Pass On The Left
MDOT’s Star-Spangled DMS Contest encouraged participants to combine themes of patriotism and safe driving to be featured on MDOT’s electronic message boards across the state.
For more information about the contest, like and follow @MississippiDOT on Facebook, Instagram, X and Nextdoor.
