MDOT announces Star-Spangled Sign Contest to celebrate America 250
In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the Mississippi Department of Transportation is inviting the public to put their creativity on display with the Star-Spangled Digital Message Sign (DMS) Contest by submitting their patriotic, America-themed, safe-driving messages to run during the Fourth of July holiday week.
“We’re excited to celebrate America 250 while reminding travelers that safety is everyone’s responsibility,” said MDOT Executive Director Brad White. “Driver safety, especially during holiday travel, remains MDOT’s highest priority. This is a fun opportunity for Mississippians to share their patriotic spirit and help maximize safe-driving conditions.”
The contest is open now, and entries must be submitted by June 15. The America-themed winning entries will be featured on MDOT’s DMS signs across Mississippi highways from July 1-5, helping spread both patriotic pride and roadway safety during the Independence Day holiday travel period.
Traffic safety messages appear on DMS boards along highways and interstates throughout Mississippi. Messages submitted may revolve around America-themed songs, characters, and culture. Any local emergency messages and traffic updates automatically override scheduled messages on the DMS boards.
There is no limit to the number of messages you can submit, but below are some guidelines to remember:
- The message must relate to traffic safety.
- Signs can only accommodate three lines and 21 characters per line, including spaces.
- Hashtags, phone numbers and website addresses are not allowed.
- No emojis.
“Drive smart and celebrate safely,” said White. “America 250 starts with you.”
