The Brief
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The checkered crosswalk outside Daytona International Speedway — a familiar sight for race fans — is set to be painted over as part of a statewide crackdown on decorative street art, transportation officials said.
Popular photo spot, symbol of Speedway
What we know:
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has ordered the removal of nonstandard crosswalks across the state, citing safety concerns and the potential to distract drivers. Speedway officials confirmed the design will be painted over but did not provide a timeline.
FDOT said earlier this year it had notified local governments about changes to its Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) which would prohibit crosswalks such as the Pulse memorial crosswalk. FDOT said it solicit