•January 20, 2016•

Election time is nearing and political signs will soon be going up. Moultrie County Clerk Georgia England would like to remind candidates and/or their representatives that there are regulations set by the Illinois Department of Transportation and Municipalities regarding placement/removal of political signs. Following are a few guidelines for those with regulations:

• Illinois Department of Transportation: Typically will not bother signs placed on their right-of-way within a few weeks of an election as long as they are placed behind sidewalks, curbs or on the back side of ditches, generally near the right-of-way line where they are not causing any operational or safety concerns. The department asks that the responsible party remove the signs immediately after the election.

• City of Sullivan: Political signs are not to be placed until 45 days prior to an election and must be removed within three (3) days after the election. Signs for political rallies, fund-raisers, etc. may be placed two days prior to the event and must be removed the following day. Check with the city of Sullivan and other municipalities regarding zoning codes for any illuminated signs.

• Village of Arthur: Signs cannot be placed on village property (boulevard) – must be on private property.

England would like to remind candidates and/or their representatives that election law prohibits any sign, literature or campaigning within 100 feet of polling locations.