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Campaign, advertisement signs not permitted on public highway rights of way
MnDOT said violators face misdemeanor charges and possible civil penalties if illegal signs contribute to crashes, injuries or vehicle damage.
- MnDOT reminded the public Wednesday in DULUTH that campaign and advertisement signs are prohibited from being placed on any highway right-of-way.
- Prohibited areas include driving lanes, inside and outside shoulders, ditches, sight corners at intersections, and boulevards in urban areas. Flags or other signs may not be displayed on bridges over traffic.
- Margie Nelson, public affairs coordinator for MnDOT District 1, said regional truck stations remove signs as they spot them. When MnDOT holds signs for 60 days, You can Retrieve them by contacting your local MnDOT office.
- Violators face misdemeanor charges for Violation of this law. If sign placement contributes to a motor vehicle crash, Civil penalties may also apply to the person who placed the sign.
- State law also prohibits placing advertising materials on public utility poles, trees, and shrubs. All signs placed on private land must be done so With the consent of the landowner.
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Campaign, advertisement signs not permitted on public highway rights of way
The Minnesota Department of Transportation issued a reminder ahead of the Aug. 11 primary election.
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