Sometimes, road signs give clear instructions. Sometimes, they leave you scratching your head. And then, occasionally, they deliver a comedy gold moment like this one in the Kiama local government area.

At first glance, it looks like your standard stop sign – an unmissable red octagon commanding you to hit the brakes. Nothing out of the ordinary there.

But then, underneath, there’s a second sign. It says, in no uncertain terms: No Stopping.

Well, which is it?

Should drivers stop or not?

Are we caught in some sort of bureaucratic paradox?

A Schrödinger’s stop sign, if you will? The road rules demand compliance, but compliance with what?

Perhaps this is a philosophical challenge for Kiama’s drivers.

A test of wit, reflexes, and interpretation skills.

Or maybe it’s a message from a local prankster-turned-signage official who just wanted to see how long it would take for someone to notice. 

Either way, it’s a brilliant example of how even the most well-intended infrastructure can end up delivering a belly laugh.

We may never know the true story behind this sign’s creation.

But one thing is certain – it’s the perfect visual representation of modern life.

Confusing, contradictory, and slightly ridiculous.

Welcome to driving in Kiama.

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