Permissible Signs and Billboards within the Declared Election Period
The National Roads Authority (NRA) and CIG Planning Department announced the following guidelines for the placement of political campaign signs and billboards.
Maximum Sign Size
Political signs shall not exceed one-hundred and twenty-eight (128) sq ft in size.
Placement Restrictions
Political signs shall be subject to the following restrictions:
On Straight Sections of Road
No political sign greater than 24 inches in height may be closer than ten (10) ft to the closest edge of the road pavement or concrete curb. Political signs less than 24 inches in height may not be closer than five (5) ft to the edge of the road pavement or concrete curb.
On Road Bends
No political sign/billboard greater than 24 inches in height may be closer than thirty (30) ft to the closest edge of the road pavement or concrete curb on any road bend.
At Intersections
No political sign/billboard greater than 24 inches in height may be closer than thirty (30) ft to the closest edge of the pavement or curb of two or more intersecting streets.
Public Road Medians
No political sign/billboard of any size or height may be placed anywhere within a public road median.
Public Safety and Removal of Signs
This measure is being implemented to ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians during the upcoming election season.
The NRA notes that placement of signs and billboards that obscure driver sight lines along roadsides and at intersections creates potentially hazardous situations. Additionally, signs placed in medians pose a danger to individuals as they distract motorists whilst driving and increase the potential for severe collisions (especially on roadways with higher speed limits).
The Planning Department or the NRA may order the removal or relocation of any political sign that may constitute a hazard to the public.
Elections Act Requirements
Note: Candidate and elections billboards and signs must also comply with the provisions of Part VI of the Elections Act.
View Elections Act (2022 Revision) (PDF)Declared Election Period
Her Excellency the Governor issued the Writ of Elections of December 10th, effectively declaring the election period.