Peekskill, N.Y.

Excuse me, Officer, but how am I supposed to stay on Route 202 if it's not going the way I want it to?

Ding dong! Yes, dear, how may I help you? Oh, you're looking for the New Jersey Turnpike. Well, come right this way. Don't mind the mess, I'm right in the middle of spring cleaning. Say hi to my cousin Sadie! Watch out for the bag of flour on the kitchen table ...

East Rutherford, N.J.

Hayward, Calif.

In the world of Caltrans (until 2003), there was (almost) no such thing as a freeway exit number. However, they have come up with something even better ... a generic highway sign!