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Since our previous article on the hacking of programmable roadside traffic information signs there have been more instances of sign hacking. Police are warning that they do not regard these hacking efforts as pranks but as vandalism which could have serious consequences.

An article at the I-hacked.com site describes how easy it is to break into the portable signs and change the programming. But, police say, changing an information sign could have serious consequences and could be potentially treated as a felony if a crash resulted and there were injuries or deaths..

"This is an issue that poses a potential danger to the traveling public and our crews," said Washington State DOT Chief Engineer Jerry Lenzi, in a news release yesterday. The warning came after a local sign was hacked and its message changed to a reference to a blog about cars.

Messages on portable programmable road signs are not connected to a central computer but are programmed individually at the job site.End of Article

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luciane, on Wednesday, 26. August 2009 at 10:06 PM

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krono, on Monday, 29. June 2009 at 07:12 AM

its nice to learn about safety signs

t-rex, on Friday, 01. May 2009 at 04:35 PM

hack it to say never ending party then tap one of the deep cycle batteries to hook up an amp and some kickers throw a road side party with 100 plus poeple for about 2-3 hours hack a few other signs and close down the high way for the night

if you pulled that off put it on you tube

Rico, on Wednesday, 18. February 2009 at 05:00 PM

who's the guy who says he needs a driver? Obviously didnt read the article or see the link above.
about the sign hacking - it's unbelievable that there would be so little security on these things. What an opportunity for somewho who wants to do mischief!

umarhonda, on Saturday, 07. February 2009 at 03:16 AM

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