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Dunn County committee reiterates: no signs in highway right-of-way; explains political-sign rules
Summary
At its April 9 meeting, Dunn County Highway staff told the Highway Committee that Wisconsin statute 86.19 and Trans 201.16 prohibit placing most signs in the road right-of-way, and reminded members of rules for political signs on private property.
Dunn County Highway staff told the County Highway Committee on April 9 that Wisconsin law prohibits placing advertising and political signs in highway rights-of-way and cautioned members that such signs are a safety risk.
The committee was told that Wisconsin State Statute 86.19 bars signs in the road right-of-way and that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s rule Trans 201.16 allows political signs only on private property, subject to size and timing limits. A staff member summarized the DOT guidance in the meeting packet, saying signs…
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