MnDOT: Campaign, advertisement signs not permitted in public highway rights of way
With upcoming November elections, the Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds campaigners that state law prohibits placement of political or advertising signs on highway right-of-way.
These areas include driving lanes, inside and outside shoulders, ditches, sight corners at intersections, and boulevards in urban areas. It also includes displaying flags or other signs on bridges over traffic.
In addition, state law says that signs may not be placed on private land without the consent of the landowner.
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