Stop the Madness!

Sunday, April 15, 2012 - 23:36 Jenny Scarborough

Choose your favorite ill-conceived intersection.

Ocracoke was never "planned."  Paved roads replaced pedestrian paths.  Awkward interpretations of right of way occur at many Ocracoke junctions. 

  • Cross with caution at the intersection of Highway 12 and Creek Road. Or just amble along in oblivion.
  • Is it possible that two stop signs is one too many at this intersection?
  • Cutting Sage meets Sunset (aka Firehouse) Road. All who enter here abandon logic.
  • The only all-way stop on Ocracoke is at the less than busy corner entering Jackson Tract. Welcome to Florida.
  • Sunset Road and Back Road. Just add school kids, fire trucks, and heavily caffeinated drivers.
  • The always entertaining junction of Back Road and Old Beach Road.
  • Now you see it, now you don't. The stop sign here is frequently toppled by careless drivers.
  • Another view of the same intersection, with Jennifer asking me what on earth I'm doing.
These photos were taken on a quiet April Sunday.  Throw in pedestrians crossing willy-nilly, bicycles riding against traffic, and golf carts for an added element of danger and excitement.

Click to enlarge images and please "vote" in the comments section to pick your favorite Outstanding Ocracoke Intersection. 

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