to wonder if 'baby on board' signs make any diffference?

[misslinnet]

DH is very keen on us displaying a 'baby on board' sign in our rear window whenever we go out in the car with DS. He believes that drivers behind us will be much more considerate and not tailgate if they see this sign.

I think that most tailgaters don't understand why they're meant to be leaving a sensible stopping distance between them and the car in front, don't understand how their behaviour is potentially dangerous, and therefore I think that if a driver normally goes around tailgating the car in front, he's going to continue doing so whether or not there's a baby on board sign.

AIBU to think that these signs make no difference at all to other driver's behaviour?

Rude isn't it? I know for some it isn't a strong word but to everyone I know it is incredibly offensive. I'm still shocked to see it used over such a small thing.

I'm extremely F#;d off with some peoples response on this matter! I think it's already fricking anoying not to mention stupid to drive up someones arse, but now that i'm pregnant I'm livid! Excuse me for trying to look after my baby you must know it's an extremely nervewracking time, and saying that I would be showing off my fertility is absolute bitter bollocks!!!! I was thinking about getting one of these signs because if it makes one person think twice it can't be a bad thing can it? It's not aimed at safe drivers but at the arsewholes who put peoples lives in danger this way! I agree they should never do it and adults lives are important too but I struggled getting pregnant and I'll be dammed if I'm not trying everything to protect it! I'm a careful driver but if I see a car with one of these signs (ok i agree the princess on board is anoying) i am extra careful. When your driving you can't converse with other drivers, and I'm sorry but i think people should be extra carefull if your pregnant/ have a baby. You'd have to be an absolute prick to not feel this way! There I said it!!