A dangerous driving activity involving drivers intentionally running stop signs is raising concerns in northeast Ohio, following reports of a serious crash in Medina.
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is sharing a warning from the Ohio School Safety Center about an activity reportedly known as “Beat the Sign.”
The challenge involves drivers competing to see how many intersections they can cross without stopping at stop signs, sometimes speeding, recording their attempts or sharing videos on social media.
According to the Ohio School Safety Center’s November security bulletin, an Ohio school superintendent reported a serious crash in Medina involving an at-fault driver who allegedly kept a “Beat the Sign” log to track their attempts.
The center says similar behavior has previously been documented among teenagers under names including “No Cop, No Stop” and the “Stop Sign Challenge.”
However, officials acknowledge that the specific name “Beat the Sign” and how widespread the activity may be have not been independently verified online.
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is urging drivers to obey traffic laws and reminding the public of the dangers of reckless driving.
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