That’s not a roadside oddity. It’s an illegal sign in the right of way.
Unauthorized signs on the right of way of Georgia roads are unlawful, and Georgia Department of Transportation crews are likely to remove them as part of routine maintenance work, the agency said Thursday.
Signs advertising yard sales, real estate or goods and services for sale are often found in the right of way. In an election year, the number of unauthorized political signs typically increases, further compounding the problem.
Many campaigns don’t bother to remove their campaign signs after the election.
Authorities say illicit signs can distract drivers or obstruct their view. They can also lead to debris clogging drainage systems along highways and state routes, creating safety hazards.
Signs on the state highway system, including interstates and state routes, must be approved before they are placed on the right of way.
