Oregon to Replace Stop Signs with ‘Gentle Suggestions’ to Avoid ‘Harmful Command Language’

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‘Telling Cars When to Stop Is a Form of Road Privilege’

Oregon has officially banned stop signs in an effort to create a more inclusive and emotionally safe driving experience. According to the state’s Department of Transportation, the word “STOP” is simply too aggressive and could be perceived as a harsh command rather than a gentle suggestion.

“We realized that the traditional stop sign relies on outdated, authoritarian language,” said ODOT spokesperson River Moonbeam, who now identifies as a “Traffic Equity Facilitator.” “It’s 2025—we don’t tell people what to do anymore. We simply invite them to participate in a collective driving experience.”

Under the new law, all

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