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They Smearing Gun Grease On Stop Sign Posts
Smearing gun grease on stop sign posts has proved a good way to slow down vandals who like to pull up posts, according to various Illinois township officials. Keeping signs in place is essential in prevention of accidents, and thus lawsuits, officials say. The photo shows Justin Chappelear of Hillsboro Township, Hillsb
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They Smearing Gun Grease On Stop Sign Posts MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Miscellaneous 28-4-42 Smearing gun grease on stop sign posts has proved a good way to slow down vandals who like to pull up posts, according to various Illinois township officials. Keeping signs in place is essential in prevention of accidents, and thus lawsuits, officials say. The photo shows Justin Chappelear of Hillsboro Township, Hillsboro, Ill., demonstrating the technique. Advocates recommend using a high quality grease that will remain in place even in the hot sun.
It's said that once into the grease, a vandal never forgets the experience and tends to talk to others about it because it's hard to wash out of clothes. (C.F. Marley, Nokomis, Ill.)
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