The Nevada Department of Transportation said in a news release political signage is not allowed on state highway property. Federal regulations and state law prohibit political and advertising signage on public highway property, including but not limited to political signs, yard sale/event signs, and realtor or business signage. State road property often extends beyond the roadside, fence line, or sidewalk of interstates, freeways, highways, and urban state roads/streets. Political signs less than 4 by 8 feet can be posted on private property next to state roads no more than 60 days before an election. Political signs posted on private property within 660 feet of state roads must be removed within 30 days of the general election. Signage that distracts or blocks the view of drivers, could be wind-blown into the roadway or interferes with roadway maintenance can become a safety hazard, the release said. Working on busy roadside shoulders or crossing traffic lanes outside of designated pedestrian areas to install signage can also be dangerous. Department staff safely removes unlawful signs on highway roadsides, often temporarily storing them at the nearest NDOT maintenance station for pick up by the sign owner. Per Nevada Revised Statute 405.110, sign owners can also be fined up to $250. Additional state highway information is available at dot.nv.gov or by calling (775) 888-7000. Further information and a listing of state roadways is available by visiting dot.nv.gov and selecting “Public Involvement” and “Sign Rules/Regulations.” A printable pamphlet of the rules can be found here.
