MDOT to announce the 12 Days of Christmas sign contest winners starting Dec. 14
JACKSON, MISS. – The countdown to Christmas has begun! Starting Dec. 14, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will showcase the winning signs of its 12 Days of Christmas digital message sign (DMS) contest.
Over the past month, MDOT has collected over 350 Christmas-themed holiday messages submitted by the public. Entries were submitted across MDOT’s social media platforms including X, Facebook, Instagram and Nextdoor. The messages revolve around Christmas-themed movies, songs and characters.
The 12 winning signs will be posted on social media @MississippiDOT daily starting Dec. 14, through Christmas Day, Dec. 25. You can also view the daily winners by following the hashtag #MDOTs12DaysofChristmas, and of course, by viewing DMS boards on highways across Mississippi during the 12-day period leading up to Christmas Day.
The first winning message comes from Rosa Davis Madden via Facebook:
RECKLESS DRIVERS ARE
WORSE THAN FRUITCAKE
“We appreciate everyone who participated in this year’s 12 Days of Christmas sign contest. Now it’s time to practice what we preach,” said MDOT Executive Director Brad White. “Buckle up, eliminate driving distractions like cell phones, and always drive safe and sober. Let’s all do our part to make sure we all get to and from our holiday destinations safely.”
Traffic safety messages appear on DMS boards along highways and interstates throughout Mississippi. Any local emergency messages and traffic updates automatically override scheduled messages on the DMS boards.
