Streets Are Getting Painted With A Blue Line To Honor The Police

Aug 15, 2019 by apost team

Maryland roads are getting a blue line added to the median that leads straight to the closest police department in honor of local law enforcement officers.

You’re probably used to seeing all kinds of road signs on your daily commute to work, but you haven’t seen this new addition that’s being added in the state of Maryland. Lots of streets are getting a new blue line between the double yellows, but it serves as a very important reminder. If you live in Ocean City, Maryland, then you can expect to see these blue lines popping on the way to the police department, reports Delmarva Now. But what are they for? The line is a tribute to polic officers as a real-world representation of the thin line of justice that officers maintain to keep citizens safe.

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The project comes after the Federal Highway Administration halted a similar initiative in New Jersey. The lines violate the administration's manual, which states that blue should only be used for handicapped parking designation reports WMBC. Additionally, the pavement between the lines must be as visible as the pavement outside of the lines.

Detective Nevin Mattesich (President of the New Jersey Fraternal Lodge 57) stated that the ban was "a little disappointing." But regardless, he wanted to make sure that communities knew that police officers are still there for them whether the blue line is present or not.

Many officers put their life on the line to keep communities safe, and it only makes sense that every city should do their best to honor the sacrifices each officer makes daily. What’s a better way to show your respect of those hardworking individuals than to put on a public display that everyone will notice right away?

But perhaps the display of gratitude for police officers in this way is at the risk of traffic safety for drivers. Do you think there are alternative options to honor police officers?

Let us know what you think about the thin blue lines. Are they a traffic nightmare or a beautiful way to honor police officers in a visible way? Tell us in the comments, we'd love to hear your perspective.