Transportation cabinet warns of illegal signs on highway right-of-ways

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reminding the public its illegal to place signs along state highway right-of-way areas.

Officials said illegal signs create hazards by blocking sight-distance or distracting drivers, particularly at intersections. Wires and sign posts could also be hazardous for mowing crews.

It's additionally illegal to attach signs or items such as flyers, posters, balloons, or streamers to stop signs, highway markers, or any other road sign or utility pole.

With political season upon us, officials warn the signs should be placed outside of right-of-way limits.

Local transportation cabinet maintenance crews will remove illegal signs without notice and held for a short time, then either trashed or recycled.