I drive on I-5 in California, and the exit signs posts if there is a jail, state mental hospital, prison, detention center at that particular off ramp. Is there a policy where this is required? Why are incarceration centers posted on freeway exits?
edit: Can you please cite a policy that requires these detention centers to be posted? Is it a federal policy or a California State policy?
So you won’t pick up escapees hitchhiking.
I’ve seen some prisons with warnings that say “don’t pick up hitchhikers; may be prisoners” but not at most of the places with the freeway sign. Also they note detention centers. I think there must be some policy that mandates the sign.
This is the correct answer.
You’ll also notice many signs warning you of picking up hitchhikers in the same area.