A police service has been criticised for using blindingly obvious messages in its campaign posters.
"Don't Commit Crime" is stated on one of Hertfordshire Constabulary's posters - "All fuel must be paid for" has been added on posters at petrol stations.
Language watchdogs the Plain English Campaign said the notices were funny, but an insult to people's intelligence.
Herts police defended the notices saying the obvious was worth stating if it had any impact on crime.
A police spokeswoman said: "We are not saying it is going to stop hardened criminals but it may make someone who is nervous think twice.
"These signs and notices are the opposite of gobbledegook. The 'best' one I have come across was a sign reading 'Caution: Water on road during rain'," a campaign spokesman said.
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"Don't Commit Crime" is stated on one of Hertfordshire Constabulary's posters - "All fuel must be paid for" has been added on posters at petrol stations.
Language watchdogs the Plain English Campaign said the notices were funny, but an insult to people's intelligence.
Herts police defended the notices saying the obvious was worth stating if it had any impact on crime.
A police spokeswoman said: "We are not saying it is going to stop hardened criminals but it may make someone who is nervous think twice.
"These signs and notices are the opposite of gobbledegook. The 'best' one I have come across was a sign reading 'Caution: Water on road during rain'," a campaign spokesman said.
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