Chesterton Tribune

 

 

Campaign signs banned in right of way

Back To Front Page

 

In the run-up to the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 6, the Indiana Department of Transportation is reminding Hoosiers that campaign signs are prohibited from state right-of-way according to Indiana Code 9-21-4-6. INDOT personnel are required by state law to remove all unauthorized signs within the state right-of-way.

Areas that must remain sign-free include the following:

* Intersections.

* Interchanges.

* Rights-of-way that run parallel to highways.

Where the right of way is not clearly marked, boundaries may be estimated as the fence line, the back of the ditch, or behind utility poles, INDOT said.

INDOT personnel will remove campaign signs and other illegal signs from right-of-way--pursuant to code --as they are encountered in normal highway maintenance activities. Crews may also remove a specific sign if it presents an immediate safety risk, such as being too close to the roadway or creating a sight obstruction. Campaign signs placed off the right-of-way will not be removed.

Removed signs will be taken to the nearest INDOT facility. Campaign signs may be claimed by the owner between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for holidays. To report signs placed in the right-of-way, contact INDOT customer service at http://www.indot4u.com

 

 

Posted 10/3/2018

 

 

 

 
 
 
 

 

 

Search This Site:

Custom Search