Dakota News Now: SDDOT reminds public not to put election signs on state highway rights-of-way
The South Dakota Department of Transportation is reminding the public that political campaign and ballot-issue signs are not allowed on state highway rights-of-way.
“This time of year, it is common to find election signs placed along the state’s roadways,” says Craig Smith, Director of Operations.
“Illegal signs create a safety hazard and may distract motorists from seeing important regulatory or directional signage.”
The right-of-way is for official highway signage only.
Signs not required for traffic control, as per SDCL 31-28-14, are prohibited and will be removed by SDDOT crews.
Municipal ordinances on campaign signs do not take precedence over state jurisdiction over state highway rights-of-way.
You can learn more about sign placement guidelines here.