The Missouri Department of Transportation is asking the public to keep signs and objects that could endanger motorists out of the state-owned right of way. The signs and objects include garage sale, political and other yard signs, as well as banners balloons and streamers.
"The placement of yard signs on right of way can sometimes block motorists' visibility and their ability to safely proceed through an area and enter or exit driveways and streets," MoDOT Central District Engineer David Silvester said. "The placement of a sign can also make it difficult for our crews to mow or maintain the right of way. We're also concerned about the safety to those installing or maintaining these signs, as they are in close proximity to traffic."
Missouri State Statute 227.220 and MoDOT policy prohibit installation or maintenance of non-approved items on state right-of-way. When possible, MoDOT tries to identify and contact a sign owner before removing a sign.
Once a sign is removed, it is held for 30 days and can be retrieved from the local MoDOT maintenance facility.