“I brake for cemeteries” (bumper sticker)

“I brake for ghosts” is a jocular bumper sticker saying that has been printed on many images. The driver can really see ghosts? The bumper sticker is popular around Halloween.
 
“A bumper sticker that says ‘I Brake For Ghosts’ is one that I am thankful for existing” was posted on X/Twitter by mastronaut on August 27, 2014. “‘I Brake For Hitchhiking Ghosts’ Haunted Mansion car magnet available at World of Disney in Disney Springs, $9.99” was posted on X/Twitter by WDW News Today on August 13, 2019.
   
“I brake for poltergeists” has also been printed on many images. “I brake for poltergeists so they don’t do weird stuff with my kitchen chairs” and “I brake for poltergeists so that my lights and tv don’t randomly flicker on and off” are variations on the saying. “I brake for poltergeists so they don’t do weird stuff with my kitchen chairs” (shown on a bumper sticker) was posted on Bluesky by Still Spooky Chwineka on April 5, 2025.
   
“I brake for cemeteries” has also been printed on many images, and “I brake for haunted houses” has been printed on many images. “I need a bumper sticker that says ‘I brake for Haunted Houses’” was posted on X/Tweitter by Spooky Scary Ashley 👻🎃 on April 1, 2017. “I am loving your ‘I brake for cemeteries’ tag!” was posted on X/Twitter by “dusty dirt” on August 28, 2017.
   
“Funny ‘This Vehicle Brakes for Haunted Houses, Old Cemeteries and Ghosts’ BUMPER STICKER” was posted on X/Twitter by America’s Sweetfart on December 9, 2022.
   
     
X/Twitter
mastronaut
@Lily_Mastr0
A bumper sticker that says “I Brake For Ghosts” is one that I am thankful for existing
3:16 PM · Aug 27, 2014
   
X/Twitter
wolf chamberlain
@_bilf_
i brake for ghosts
9:50 AM · Jan 13, 2015
 
Facebook
Tyler Brown
February 9, 2017 at 8:59 PM ·
Day 40 - I brake for ghosts
2nd time in a week seeing this thing!
(The “I brake for ghosts” bumper sticker is shown.—ed.)
 
X/Tweitter
Spooky Scary Ashley 👻🎃
@luckyyashleyy
I need a bumper sticker that says “I brake for Haunted Houses” 💀I was driving down I4 and I saw… https://instagram.com/p/BSXNm-Ug5DL/
8:22 PM · Apr 1, 2017
       
X/Twitter
dusty dirt
@dusty_dirt
I am loving your “I brake for cemeteries” tag! That is a sure sign of a true genealogist. Safe travels, my friend.
7:53 PM · Aug 28, 2017
 
X/Twitter
WDW News Today
@WDWNT
“I Brake For Hitchhiking Ghosts” Haunted Mansion car magnet available at World of Disney in Disney Springs, $9.99.
3:37 PM · Aug 13, 2019
 
Facebook
Beverly White Abell
February 2, 2022 at 6:59 PM ·
You know you’re at an historic preservation conference when you spot a bumper sticker that says: I brake for cemeteries.
     
Facebook
Noir Arts and Oddities
February 26, 2022 at 4:23 PM ·
NEW & IMPROVED!!!
Noir’s I Brake For Cemeteries bumper sticker $6 plus shipping. Get it at our Etsy Parlor now!!!
(The bumper sticker is shown.—ed.)
 
Facebook
The Painted Wraith Curiosity Shoppe is at The Painted Wraith Curiosity Shoppe.
November 5, 2022 at 4:40 PM · Bloomington, IL ·
“I brake for ghosts” bumper stickers by @allisonfretheimceramics have been restocked! 👻🛑🚗
   
X/Twitter
America’s Sweetfart
@parkerh3ll
Funny “This Vehicle Brakes for Haunted Houses, Old Cemeteries and Ghosts” BUMPER STICKER paranormal ghost hunter graveyard hearse goth girl by StraitJack via @Etsy
https://etsy.com/listing/1178527020/funny-this-vehicle-brakes-for-haunted ❤️😘❤️😘
3:12 PM · Dec 9, 2022
 
X/Twitter
Wickedly Williams
@WickdlyWilliams
🚨NEW ITEMS🚨New in shop - an “I Brake For Ghosts” Bumper Sticker & a matching Vinyl Ghost Sticker! Images are slightly embossed, waterproof/weather proof. Perfect for para lovers whod like to dress up their car, hydro-flask, laptop & more! For more info: https://wickedlywilliams.com/collections/stationary
6:28 PM · Jun 24, 2023
   
Bluesky
High Priestess, Low Patience
@cheriepriest.com
when Drunk Cherie meets a good Facebook ad
[Three bumper sticker style magnets. One is pink with red letters and says “if you’re mean to animals, you’re going to hell!” One is black and says “I brake for ghosts” one is black and says “my other ride is a deteriorating body of flesh and bones.”
ALT]
9:33 PM · Jan 23, 2024
 
Facebook
Main Street Bella
September 26, 2024 at 3:19 PM ·
New shirt release and even a matching sticker for your car!
I brake for hitchhiking ghosts is now available at mainstreetbella.com.
Available in ladies tees and tanks, unisex tees and hoodies.
#hauntedmansion #hitchhikinhghosts #disneymerch #disneyshirts #halloweenmerch #halloween #mainstreetbella #halloweenshirts See less
   
Bluesky
Noir Arts & Oddities
@noirarts-oddities.bsky.social
Just got a new batch of “I Brake for Cemeteries” bumper sticker in and they are on sale!! Shop now before the sale ends! Great Valloween gift idea.
#cemeterylover
#taphophile
#oddities
#goth
#darkacademia
#victorian
noiroddities.etsy.com/listing/1172…
6:53 PM · Feb 4, 2025
 
Bluesky
Heartleaf Books
@heartleafbooks.bsky.social
I BRAKE FOR GHOSTS 👻
8:28 PM · Mar 15, 2025
 
Bluesky
Still Spooky Chwineka
@chwineka.bsky.social
More. Turns out the panel that covers my gas tank isn’t magnetic? Huh. Yellow Sign may move.
[Several bumper stickers:
Live laugh lurk, I brake for poltergeists so they don’t do weird stuff with my kitchen chairs, the Jersey Devil is real and they assassinated JFK, Rabies pride—talk shit get bit, Eraserhead baby on board, and definitely not a mimic.
ALT]
[Several bumper stickers:
Sex is great but have you ever seen the 1995 cinematic masterpiece Tales From the Crypt: Demon Knight directed by Ernest R Dickerson?, gnomes trained in the ancient arts of Battle and sorcery watch over this vehicle, Magneto was right, Ferris Aircraft, and I downloaded this car.
ALT]
[A Yellow Sign bumper sticker.
ALT]
9:57 PM · Apr 5, 2025
 
Facebook
Haunted Homebody
August 28, 2025 at 9:06 AM ·
Brake for Haunted Houses bumper is FINALLY back in stock after a 6 month hiatus. Sh0p Llnk in bi0 🪦👻
#cemeteries #hauntedhouse #spooky #halloween
(“I brake for haunted houses” and “I brake for cemeteries” bumper stickers are shown.—ed.)
     
X/Twitter
Necro Tourist
@NecroTourist
#80%ofAmericans   Love our “I Brake for Cemeteries” mug.  If you love it, then you should get one today
necrotourist.com
I Brake for Cemeteries Coffee Mug
Black ceramic mug featuring the bold “I Brake for Cemeteries” design inspired by our popular bumper sticker. Built for everyday use, this mug pairs sturdy construction with clean graphics that let…
6:47 PM · Feb 3, 2026
 
Facebook
DisMornings Apparel
May 5, 2026 at 1:29 PM ·
New Disney-inspired shirts from Dismornings Apparel
Titles are generated by AI from Meta
4 new designs just dropped —🎢👻🐘🌋
I’ve been quietly working on some new shirts, and these four are finally live.
Here’s what’s new:
🟢 Expedition Everest Maintenance Crew — Job security since 2006. If you know, you know.
⚫ I Brake for Hitchhiking Ghosts — Because obviously you do.
 
X/Twitter
Ste Ven
@The_Ste_Ven
I want to make bumper stickers for Tesla’s that have FSD that just says “ I brake for ghosts” iykyk
8:20 AM · Aug 27, 2026