A POP-UP traffic sign that attempted to forbid the passage of cyclists on a popular riding route has been revealed as a fake.

Red Hill cyclist Michael Farrington quizzed Brisbane City Council last month over the authenticity of the sign on Upper Brookfield Rd, Upper Brookfield.

“It’s a popular area because there’s usually not a lot of traffic,” he said.

“I know there have been complaints about cyclists riding along and being noisy towards the dead end of Upper Brookfield Rd.

“I was suspicious (of the sign), which is why I double checked with council, in that someone had taken it upon themselves.”

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Mr Farrington said it was not just cyclists local residents were unhappy with.

“There’s also a sign above it – just a cardboard sign – that said the road was not suitable for people having a sticky beak or just driving around. It seemed they were just trying to keep everyone out of that stretch of road that didn’t live there.”

Mr Farrington said most cyclists were aware they were riding in a neighbourhood and would keep quiet.

A council spokesman said the signs had been removed by the time traffic signage on Upper Brookfield Rd was inspected.

“Council has experienced similar instances involving unofficial traffic signage at other Brisbane locations in the past, with signs removed as a priority once council was made aware of their existence,” the spokesman said.

If residents suspect a sign is not official, phone the council on 3403 8888

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