‘Telling Cars When to Stop Is a Form of Road Privilege’ Oregon has officially banned stop signs in an effort to create a more inclusive and emotionally safe driving experience. According to the state’s Department of Transportation, the word “STOP” is simply too aggressive and could be perceived as a harsh command rather than a gentle suggestion. “We realized that the traditional stop sign relies on outdated, authoritarian language,” said ODOT spokesperson River Moonbeam, who now identifies as...