Literally a sign of the times

Seen on the Northway, I-87 north of Albany:
Official NY State road signs:

IT CAN WAIT
TEXT STOP 5 MI

and then 3 miles later:

TEXT STOP
REST STOP 2 MI

Other signs say that 3 texting violations will result in license suspension.

Signs of the times.

Seems like a good idea. Telling people not to do stupid things never works, but telling them if they wait five minutes they won’t have to can work.

I don’t think it will help; I stand by my belief that the only thing that will stop texting/talking on the cellphone is jammers in cars. Depending on people to do the right thing doesn’t work.

ETA: The signs are a good idea, though - there’s a chance it might stop a few people.