With the May primary around the corner, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet reminds you that it is illegal to place signs along state highway right-of-way areas, and illegal signs are subject to being removed without advance notice.
State transportation officials say political campaigns, residents, business operators, and property owners should be aware that no signs are allowed along the right-of-way of Interstate, Parkway, U.S. highway, or KY state routes other than official highway signs and items approved through a permit process. Non-permitted signs will be removed.
According to officials, illegal signs create hazards by blocking sight-distance or distracting drivers — particularly at intersections. In addition, wires and signposts can create a hazard for mowing crews as they go about their work.
Officials also remind residents it is also illegal to attach signs and items such as flyers, posters, balloons, or streamers to stop signs, highway markers or any other road sign or utility pole. They say illegal placement on utility poles creates additional obstacles and potential dangers for utility crew workers.
Highway maintenance crews will remove illegal signs without notice. Signs will be held for a short time, then either placed in the trash or recycled.
