The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has issued a reminder that illegally placed items along state-maintained right-of-way areas are subject to being removed, including political campaign, yard sale, promotional, and other advertising signs.
The Cabinet is pointing out to political campaigns, residents, business operators and property owners along US and KY routes that no signage is allowed on rights of way, other than official highway signs and items approved through a permit process.
Non-permitted signs can create additional hazards by blocking sight distance or distracting drivers, particularly at intersections.
Requests have been received to clear non-permitted signs from right-of-way areas, according to KYTC officials.
With May Primary races and the traditional yard sale season coming up, anyone wanting to place such signage must do so beyond roadway right of way limits. Along routes with a right-of-way fence, the fence is also part of the restriction, and no signage may be attached.
In addition to signs, the restriction also applies to all yard sale and other sales activities, along with associated parking.
It is also illegal to attach signs or items such as flyers, posters, balloons or streamers to stop signs, highway markers or any other road sign or utility pole.
Illegal placement on utility poles presents additional obstacles and potential dangers for utility crew workers.
Removed items will be trashed or recycled.