‘Don’t drive star spangled hammered’: Florida highway signs get patriotic for July 4 weekend

The Florida Department of Transportation is taking a creative — and patriotic — approach to road safety this Fourth of July weekend, rolling out clever messages on traffic signals along major highways to encourage drivers to stay sober behind the wheel.

Signs posted across the state include messages like “Don’t drive star spangled hammered” and “You’re not a firework, don’t drive lit.”

The agency also took its message to social media, reminding drivers that safety is non-negotiable during the holiday.

“Our Founding Fathers would have wanted you to slow down. Drive safe this holiday weekend by obeying the posted speed limits and never getting behind the wheel under the influence of impairing substances,” FDOT wrote in the post.

The timing is significant. AAA projects 4.6 million Floridians will travel during the Independence Day holiday, making safe driving more important than ever.