NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The votes are in! Tennesseans have selected the winning message of the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) 2024 Make Travel Bright safety sign contest.
After receiving more than 1,000 submissions, TDOT announced the top 10 finalists last week and asked for the public’s help with choosing a winner.
Entries that made top 10 list included:
- All I want for Christmas is You. Drive Safe!
- FA LA LA LA LA Don’t drink and drive
- Waiting to text is the ultimate flex. Put down your phone.
- He sees you when you’re speeding…
However, there could only be one message selected to be displayed on 217 Dynamic Message Signs across the Volunteer State.
On Monday, Dec. 23, TDOT announced after receiving hundreds of votes ,the entry, “He sees you when you’re speeding…” won the 2024 contest.
“We hope it [the message] reminds you to follow the speed limit, drive safely, and practice a little extra patience,” wrote TDOT.
The winning message will be placed in rotation to run on the overhead signs.
