Candidates for political office are reminded that it is unlawful to place campaign signs on the highway right of way in Arkansas, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation officials.
These rules apply to all unauthorized signs, not just political campaign signs, according to a news release.
“There are several Arkansas statutes addressing encroachment and the placing of signs or other objects on highway right of way,” stated Scott Bennett, ARDOT director.
Only official directional, informational and/or regulatory highway signs are permitted on state-owned highway property. All other signs are removed by the local ARDOT Area Maintenance Office.
Small “yard” signs that are placed on the right of way will be removed by ARDOT personnel. Owners of large “billboard” type signs will be notified and given an opportunity to remove them before the ARDOT does. Owners can pick up the signs during normal business hours at the nearest ARDOT Area Maintenance Office.
“The Arkansas Department of Transportation encourages everyone to keep these right of way rules in mind and keep the roadsides clear in order to keep our highways as safe as possible,” Bennett said.