MNDOT – CAMPAIGN, ADVERTISEMENT SIGNS NOT PERMITTED ON PUBLIC HIGHWAY RIGHTS-OF-WAY

MnDOT is reminding campaigners that state law prohibits placement of political or advertising signs on highway rights-of-way.  These areas include driving lanes, inside and outside shoulders, ditches, sight corners at intersections, and boulevards in urban areas.  It also includes displaying flags or other signs on bridges over traffic.  State law also says that signs may not be placed on private land without the landowner’s consent.  Violation of the statute is a misdemeanor.  Civil penalties may apply if the placement of that material contributes to a motor vehicle crash, creates an injury or causes damage to a motor vehicle that runs off the road.  MnDOT workers are required to take down political or advertising signs located on the state highway right-of-way.