Portable Changeable Message Sign (PCMS) Builder
Create a two-screen road work message that fits an 8-character-wide, 3-line board. Based on the RCOC guidance: no humor, avoid "SEEK ALTERNATE ROUTE," and keep each screen readable in order.
Screen 1 (first shown, ~2 seconds)
Uppercase enforced; spaces count toward the 8-character limit.
Screen 2 (second screen, ~2 seconds)
Keep wording consistent with Screen 1; stay within two screens total.
Download a 2-frame GIF that flips every ~2 seconds.
Fit check
Rolling preview (8 chars x 3 lines)
Guidance
- Max 8 characters per line, 3 lines per screen; two screens only, each held for at least 2 seconds.
- Keep it factual - no humor. Avoid "SEEK ALTERNATE ROUTE."
- Blank lines are allowed if you need fewer than 3 lines.
- Use simple abbreviations when space is tight.
Helpful abbreviations:
ROAD RD
WORK WRK
LANE LN
MILE MI
NORTH/SOUTH NB / SB
EAST/WEST EB / WB
ALTERNATE ALT
DETOUR DETOUR
Source: RCOC Changeable Message Signs guidance.
Full reference: RCOC Changeable Message Signs