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11' foot 8" strikes again! [View all] snooper2 Dec 2016 OP

This is a freaking metaphor for where the Republicans are driving America Achilleaze Dec 2016 #1

Not believing in the 11'8" bridge will make it go away... Same as global warming, right? hunter Dec 2016 #4

Then they take it back to the rental place rurallib Dec 2016 #13

Heehee! Seriously though, I hope they signed on for the insurance. brush Dec 2016 #14

you mean the Republicans? I doubt any insurance company would insure them rurallib Dec 2016 #15

Huh? What do Republicans have to do with it. I'm talking insurance from the rental company . . . brush Dec 2016 #17

oh sorry i was getting silly with my analogy rurallib Dec 2016 #18

Hilarious malaise Dec 2016 #28

Box truck insurance usually doesnt cover roof damage Johnathan146 Dec 2016 #20

Guess that driver is out of luck then. That's going to be a big bill. brush Dec 2016 #21

You'd think the town would have done something about this overpass by now brush Dec 2016 #2

They did- The UUGE sign that actual says OVERHEIGHT MUST TURN - automated sign snooper2 Dec 2016 #3

Good try. I didn't see that. Maybe a huge, non-automated sign as well on the bridge . . . brush Dec 2016 #5

What they need is one of these... backscatter712 Dec 2016 #43

I have a silly question. DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2016 #6

They can make a left turn right at the light snooper2 Dec 2016 #9

He could've made a left. geomon666 Dec 2016 #10

There's a very low bridge in a neighboring town Mariana Dec 2016 #23

It's not a highway, and there's a cross-street there with a traffic light struggle4progress Dec 2016 #33

Next line of defense: shooting out the tires of trucks that get too close! We have the technology! randome Dec 2016 #8

many places have put up chains well before the bridges rurallib Dec 2016 #12

Or signs.... MADem Dec 2016 #24

surprised those signs haven't been hit a few times rurallib Dec 2016 #25

Check out the site jberryhill Dec 2016 #26

This video shows the new warning system in place csziggy Dec 2016 #56

They tried but that sign should be bigger, red, lower down on the bridge facing . . . brush Dec 2016 #57

If you look at the 11foot8.com site and watch the earlier videos csziggy Dec 2016 #59

Amateurs I'm guessing. The videos I've seen seem to be rental trucks. brush Dec 2016 #60

There are also professional drivers driving under - log trucks,moving trucks and others csziggy Dec 2016 #61

God! They built that bridge low but they sure built it strong. brush Dec 2016 #62

They really can't do anything about it Nac Mac Feegle Dec 2016 #67

Heehee! You are so right. brush Dec 2016 #69

I don't think the bridge exists. It's all CGI to make us BELIEVE it's happening! randome Dec 2016 #7

It exists: I've seen it myself with my very own little beady eyes! struggle4progress Dec 2016 #36

Years ago, I drove school buses up and down the Keys to get them to their respective schools. cwydro Dec 2016 #11

That's two this month so far. FSogol Dec 2016 #16

Scratch one flat top! n/t Adsos Letter Dec 2016 #19

They should name that bridge "Midway". 11 Bravo Dec 2016 #50

The most entertaining bridge in America! Buns_of_Fire Dec 2016 #22

I shouldn't find this as amusing as I do. Nt NCTraveler Dec 2016 #27

Since when do traffic cameras have audio? briv1016 Dec 2016 #29

Pretty sure the camera is private, purposely for the website. ManiacJoe Dec 2016 #39

There should be clowns stationed nearby to sweep away the debris. Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2016 #30

"They never actually enforce those height restrictions with VIPs like me!" struggle4progress Dec 2016 #31

Lol! Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2016 #32

And a golden... 3catwoman3 Dec 2016 #53

Since I have never rented any sort of truck, PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2016 #34

They not only make THAT crystal clear, they also make crystal clear that YOU'RE gonna pay struggle4progress Dec 2016 #37

Why do we still have low bridges? HassleCat Dec 2016 #35

"We should just pass a law decreeing all bridges are 12 foot 6!" struggle4progress Dec 2016 #38

Or all vehicles are eleven feet. HassleCat Dec 2016 #40

Eleven feet eight inches is a low bridge? PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2016 #41

Definitely. Trucks are tall. HassleCat Dec 2016 #42

Okay. I'll defer to you, since I know so little on this topic. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2016 #45

In the old days, they had a book. HassleCat Dec 2016 #46

That's even more interesting. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2016 #55

I want to program mine to say stuff like HassleCat Dec 2016 #64

LOL! PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2016 #66

I know a guy who changed from the female voice to male voice. HassleCat Dec 2016 #68

The Can Opener is unique... backscatter712 Dec 2016 #44

Why can't they use the... 3catwoman3 Dec 2016 #54

There's legitimate truck traffic that turns at the cross street just before the bridge. backscatter712 Dec 2016 #63

I thought 11'8" was low until I found this pdf. area51 Dec 2016 #47

I guess everything IS bigger in Texas! ret5hd Dec 2016 #52

I like that bridge way too much. Warren DeMontague Dec 2016 #48

They sell momentos! csziggy Dec 2016 #58

The Perfect Gift! Warren DeMontague Dec 2016 #65

Rental trucks are driven by... CanSocDem Dec 2016 #49

An important point. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2016 #70

Yep, a Trump voter!!! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2016 #51