In a bold move to curb reckless driving, Montgomery Township, Pennsylvania, has introduced a unique traffic calming measure: curvy painted lines on a residential street.

The intention was to make Grays Lane—described by many residents as a “speedway”—safer. But the wavy design has caused confusion, criticism, and more than a few jokes from the local community.

“These traffic calming measures are being installed due to the numerous complaints/concerns we receive from residents about the ‘speedway’ Grays Lane has become,” township officials stated in a Facebook post, defending their unconventional approach.

The new road design features winding painted lines accompanied by curb extensions, meant to create the illusion of a narrowing road and slow drivers down. However, the result has left many scratching their heads.

“This is not the design to go. There are other options out there, and I think they should have gone that way,” resident Mike DiLorenzo told NBC News Philadelphia.

His sentiments were echoed by another local, William King, who believes more traditional traffic control methods would’ve been more effective: “I think speed bumps would have gone a lot further as far as slowing people down on this road in particular.”

Social media reactions were swift and skeptical.

Several residents reported that they’ve simply ignored the lines and continue to drive as they always have. Others speculated the road crew must have been “drunk” while painting them.

One resident even shared their experience of trying to follow the curvy lines, comparing it to an amusement park ride. “It felt like a roller coaster,” they wrote.

Another commented, “If you were to drive like that down the street the police would think you were drinking and driving and pull you over.” Yet another quipped, “Looks like you gave creative license to a class of kindergarteners.”

Despite the widespread mockery, not everyone in the township is laughing.

Joe Albanese of Montgomeryville defended the township’s effort to address longstanding safety concerns. “With all the school stops and people walking and animals crossing, it’s always very dangerous,” he told 6ABC Action News.

“I thought it looked a little crazy when I saw the guys do it this morning, but it makes sense to me because folks are always going way too fast down Grays Lane.”

Still, the backlash has been strong enough that the township felt compelled to reassure residents that the initiative is real and intentional—not an elaborate prank.

“Yes, this is a legitimate precaution that has been put in place,” officials clarified after several residents speculated that the bizarre design was an early April Fool’s joke.

As the lines continue to spark debate—and plenty of double takes—it remains to be seen whether the quirky approach will succeed in its ultimate goal: getting drivers to slow down on Grays Lane.

Until then, Montgomery Township’s traffic strategy is certainly turning heads—even if it’s not quite turning the wheels of approval.

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