KYTC's Keith Todd said that between now and the May 22 primary, any sign regardless of its purpose is not allowed to be placed on state right-of-way unless otherwise permitted. State law requires highway personnel to remove illegal signs. He asks candidates and businesses to take care of removing their signs now, and that efforts made by highway crews would be better served by patching potholes and other maintenance work.
Signs that are removed will be held for 10 working days at the local state highway maintenance facility and may be picked up at those locations by a representative of the candidate or business with proper identification. Unclaimed signs will be discarded after 10 days.
As a reminder, the edge of right-of-way is generally indicated by the placement of utility poles or fence lines. In the case of most limited or controlled access highways, right-of-way edge is indicated by fence line. 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.
Homeowners in urban areas with curb and gutter should keep signs behind sidewalks.
