roadsigns: Children's crossing signs in Madeira

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Children's Crossing Signs in Madeira

Porto Santo, ix.2002;
pict. Baeten & De Dier

A good drawing with much detail which was still around in 2024.
This same drawing where the girl seems to be equipped with a propeller, is also present on the Azores (Read more there).

You can't stop Modern Time with its faceless people. They appear all over Madeira.

There is however still some discussion going on about the design to be choosen: German, Spanish, or Portuguese ?

It is going to be bad design, that's for sure, but the choice could tell us something about the attitude of the islands against mainland Portugal or the rest of the world.

Funchal, 13.x.2024;
pict. J. Breine

Looks like this is inspired by the modern sign from Germany. Differences: the people have swapped places and the body shows no depression for the head to rest in.

1.viii.2002;
pict. L. Scheerlynck

Portugal

Spain

Porto Santo, ix.2002;
pict. Baeten & De Dier

The speed limit is on the safe side —limits range worldwide from 15 (The Netherlands) to 90 (Belgium) km. Find a comparative table in Australia).

4.viii.2002;
pict. L. Scheerlynck

Funchal, 31.vii.2002;
pict. L. Scheerlynck

Funchal, 13.x.2024;
pict. J. Breine

The other signs — aren't they cute? — are extremely bad design for roadsigns. If you had to think about their meaning; if your first reaction was how nice then it is bad design. As I explained more thoroughly on the Bulgarian page: Roadsigns must transmit an unequivocal message in a split-second.

The Funchal find 22 years apart. Interesting to see how the board has become grimy and how the colours have faded. Notice how the scratch on the book bag has been repaired with paint that stands out from the rest.