Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

Ok_Reference_9222 t1_iucxsbp wrote

It is against the law to take political campaign signs.

Unless they break these rules,

Signs may not be located within state highway rights-of-way or attached to a state or town sign, post or guardrail. Most highway rights-of-way in Vermont are at least three rods, or 49.5 feet. This means that signs must be placed at least 24.75 feet away from the centerline of most highways.

Signs should be removed immediately after the election.

Signs may not be attached to trees.

Signs may not interfere with, imitate, or resemble any official traffic control sign, signal, or device; or appear to attempt to direct the movement of traffic.

Signs may not be located in a way that prevents drivers from having a clear and unobstructed view of official traffic control signs and approaching or merging traffic.

Signs may not be positioned so that they are readable primarily from a limited access facility (which includes the interstates and ramps and some other highways—such as US 7 between Bennington and Dorset).

Signs must be in good repair and securely affixed to a substantial structure.

AOT routinely removes signs in violation. They take them to the nearest AOT garage where campaigns can retrieve them

51

QuicheSmash t1_iudnabg wrote

Ok... These signs are in violation of these laws. They're plastered on the sides of roads highways everywhere, definitely within 24.75 feet of the road center.

Rip em out!

28

Twombls t1_iue7asr wrote

Its not theft like all the malloy schills are saying it is. Its being a good citizen and cleaning up roadside garbage!

17

Essarray t1_iuhen2m wrote

It's litter removal. If the signs aren't real signs and are just being thrown everywhere you could argue that each one is a $62 fine.

2

BTVwifey t1_iud4fgy wrote

You're telling me that there's a group of people that remove the signs immediately?? I do not believe that, cuz I've seen signs for months after the elections.

16