April 8, 2022 3:20 a.m.

With the May Primary Election approaching, the Oregon Department of Transportation is reminding campaign workers that temporary political signs may not be placed on state highway right of way.

A release said in addition, there are restrictions for signs on private property that are visible from state highways.

State highway right of way width varies. In some cities it ranges from curb to curb but in other locations, it can extend two hundred feet or more.

The release said political signs placed on state highway right of way may be removed without notice and stored at a local ODOT maintenance office for thirty days.

Signs are prohibited on trees, utility poles, fence posts and natural features within highway right of way. They are also prohibited within view of a designated scenic area.

On private property, temporary political signs are allowed within view of state highways under these restrictions:

*New signs are limited twelve square feet

*No flashing or intermittent lights. Animated or moving parts are allowed.

*Signs must not imitate an official highway sign and or device

*Signs are not allowed in scenic corridors

For more information from ODOT regarding temporary political signs, call 541-315-8368.