Death Memorials on roadway?

I understand that some people find comfort in creating memorials at the site of the death, but it's always seemed a bit ghoulish to me. Why would you want to be reminded of the exact place a loved one passed away every time you drive by? And you're right that it is a distraction to other drivers. It's actually against city regs in my town--only signs etc. authorized by the township can be placed on "public property" along the roadways. Everything else, such as memorials, signs for yard sales etc is removed by the road crews.