TxDOT enforces campaign sign laws

TYLER – As election day approaches and campaign signs take over yards and roadsides, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) reminds people of sign placement guidelines. According to our news partner KETK, as Candidates are preparing for the primary election on March 3, but TxDOT advises campaigners to be aware that placing political signs on public lands is illegal.

“We want to remind everyone that TxDOT has guidelines regarding placing signs in the right of way,” Jeff Williford, the public information officer for the TxDOT Tyler District, said. “We know that a lot of signs will start showing up as we get closer to election day, but if a political sign is placed in the right of way, we are required to remove it without notice.”

According to TxDOT, signs can be placed anywhere as long as they are not in the highway right of way or pose a safety hazard, such as blocking sight to a driveaway. People unsure of where the right-of-way starts or ends can contact their local TxDOT district office.

Although there are no timing restrictions on when or for how long signs can be placed, TxDOT encourages people to check with local authorities for specific placement restrictions.