KYTC To Start Mowing And Removing Illegal Signs

As the grass begins to grow, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says it’s time to start mowing the highway right of ways. To be able to complete the task, officials say illegal signs will be coming down.
Starting next Monday, crews will begin removing those signs. Businesses, candidates, realtors, and anyone who uses roadside signage is being warned not to place signs on the state right of way.
Transportation officials say Kentucky law prohibits placement of unauthorized signs on state right of way unless otherwise permitted. State law requires highway personnel to remove all illegal signs. This also applies to signs attached to utility poles on the right of way.
These signs can block the view of drivers as they watch for oncoming traffic at intersections.
All signage should be behind sidewalks. In areas without sidewalks, all signs should be behind the ditch line and outside areas commonly mowed or maintained by highway crews.
Essentially, any area that would normally be mowed by state crews or contractors in summer months is part of the right of way, even if it is commonly mowed by the adjacent property owner.
State highway crews will be clearing illegally placed signs, and signs in areas that have work zones for normal highway maintenance activities.

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