The Griffon News

You’ve seen it right?

When you come into campus via Faraon like we’ve had to do all summer, there is a lovely sign here, just as some people might normally turn left to get into the student union parking lot entrance 50 feet away. No Left Turn.

So technically, to get into that lot one must drive all the way around the campus to park there.

Occasionally there is a Public Safety officer on hand to light up and flag down those awful malcontents that flaunt the sign and turn left anyway.

Most of the time though, they have better things to do.

So what’s with the sign?

“It’s a temporary measure,” said Buildings Supervisor Brian Harrah. “A way to control the traffic flow while the main entrances to the campus are closed. Also, if one person wanted to turn left, they could hold the line up until we have a traffic jam all the way back to Faraon. This is a way to keep traffic moving.”

Calls to Campus Safety Director Jon Kelly were not returned for comment.

We understand why it’s not enforced. It’s a silly waste of officers time and effort to sit there all day, every day doing traffic stops.

What worries us is that people who need to be in the Student Union will cut through Lot H in order to circumvent the need to drive all the way around campus.

If those drivers aren’t careful, that could be the site of more traffic problems, from fender benders to full on multi car accidents. The people who cut through the lot will likely be those in a hurry and that doesn’t bode well for traffic safety.

So students, watch yourself. With the new year starting, it’s likely that officers will be on hand to enforce the new sign. And in case you haven’t heard, ticket prices are fairly hefty around here. No matter how silly it seems, don’t risk it.