advertising law

**ohioscrap** · 02-01-2012, 06:08 PM

Dear friend I am a newer member I have did a ton of reading and there is a lot of great info on here. I found some post on not putting stuff in mail boxes. I was just wondering about signes on telephone pole and signes on the side of the road in high traffic places like you always see. Any info or direct me to a old post. Thank you so much Dave

**bejak** · 02-01-2012, 06:18 PM

Check with the city or area you are in. They may have certain rules about posting signs on public property or in road right of ways. One thing you could do is a sign or something on your vehicle. Mobile billboard. Some c-stores have bulletin boards inside by the restrooms check with them about posting.

**Raccooner** · 02-01-2012, 06:21 PM

also, it would be more cost effective to make a couple of magnetic signs for your vehicle then it would be to continue to produce flyers and roadside signs. As an added bonus I think you may be able to get a tax break on your vehicle if you use it to adverise your business... but not completely sure.

**rca987** · 02-01-2012, 06:29 PM

As far as I know, opening one persons mailbox that is not yours is trespassing (illegal). I usually put a magnetic business card on the box if I see a need to do so. Different states could have different laws though.

**Mick** · 02-01-2012, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by rca987

As far as I know, opening one persons mailbox that is not yours is trespassing (illegal). I usually put a magnetic business card on the box if I see a need to do so. Different states could have different laws though.

Mailboxes are federal. No state laws involved. It is a federal offense to put anything in or on a mailbox without postage attached.

**Dumpster-Dee** · 02-01-2012, 06:55 PM

you guys put on your reading glasses. The op said he'd read about NOT putting things in mailboxes !!! lol

**rca987** · 02-01-2012, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by Mick

Mailboxes are federal. No state laws involved. It is a federal offense to put anything in or on a mailbox without postage attached.

Over 44 cents. I love laws........................

**ScrapperNJ26** · 02-01-2012, 07:23 PM

^^^^wow thought I was gone for a while how ya been RCA?

**easyrecycle** · 02-01-2012, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by rca987

Over 44 cents. I love laws........................

if you think thats bad....uncle sam is good at turning that penny you owe into $100....just like...never mind.

**parrothead** · 02-02-2012, 06:57 PM

It is also illegal to post on a telephone pole. That is private property and a massive safety hazzard for the guy that has to climb that pole to fix and maintain your electric service, telephone and cable. Ever see what happens to a guy that gaffs out and slides down a pole? Not a pretty sight. If the splinters are not bad enough, all the nails and staples at 5 feet off the ground will finish him off.

That being said, if you feel the need to post a sign on a pole, please just tape it on. Think about the next guy that has to climb that pole and may end up with your rusty staple in his hand as he ascends it.

/rant off. Boy, the old lineman in me is surely coming out tonight.

**IronPirate** · 02-02-2012, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by parrothead

It is also illegal to post on a telephone pole. That is private property and a massive safety hazzard for the guy that has to climb that pole to fix and maintain your electric service, telephone and cable. Ever see what happens to a guy that gaffs out and slides down a pole? Not a pretty sight. If the splinters are not bad enough, all the nails and staples at 5 feet off the ground will finish him off.

That being said, if you feel the need to post a sign on a pole, please just tape it on. Think about the next guy that has to climb that pole and may end up with your rusty staple in his hand as he ascends it.

/rant off. Boy, the old lineman in me is surely coming out tonight.

Do they still climb poles? Everyone around here takes the easy way - bucket trucks!

**easyrecycle** · 02-02-2012, 07:13 PM

They have to climb the pole when there boss is mad.....why do you think they always show up to work ON TIME

**IronPirate** · 02-02-2012, 07:16 PM

The small wire/plastic signs are illegal in a lot of Ohio. They don't enforce it a lot but you'd be smart to call the town offices before putting anything out.

How about a costumed advertiser? You could be a dancing washing machine or refrigerator

**ohioscrap** · 02-02-2012, 08:22 PM

Thanks ironpirate costumed advertising is funny but not as funny as me trying to dance lol. Thanks for advice on wire signes

**GeorgeB** · 02-02-2012, 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by parrothead

It is also illegal to post on a telephone pole.

Not in VA. People post on telephone poles all the time. Almost at every intersection you see some sort of advertising. Most are on bandit signs though.

I for one, don't deal with that mess. Might look into bandit sign advertising, but that would be it.

I agree 100% on the safety issues.

**PartTimeScrapper** · 02-02-2012, 09:21 PM

I dont know about you all but I was thinking of contacting the bus stop bench people and seeing how much they want to put an ad up there. Has to be good eye traffic how many times have you seen the place your ad here stuff on the benches? I know the one at the end of my street is available and im seriously considering getting the spot.

**IdahoScrapper** · 02-02-2012, 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by GeorgeB

Not in VA. People post on telephone poles all the time. Almost at every intersection you see some sort of advertising. Most are on bandit signs though.

I can see where you would think that, because everyone is doing it, it must be legal.

"You’ve seen them: thick, black-lettered signs mounted on utility poles that hawk
weight loss services, legal aid or offers to buy your home. Or the flyers stapled to
sign poles that litter our sidewalks advertising home improvement services. Or the
“popsicle signs” unloaded from vehicle trunks and stuck in the grass off the shoulders
of roads or bike paths that give directions to open houses, new housing developments
or apartment complexes, or tout new businesses and sales. Even yard and garage sale
signs or lost pet flyers. All of these types of signs are illegal in the City of Manassas
and bear monetary penalties to those in violation of the City’s ordinance, which
governs signs in right-of-way areas.

While it may appear not to present a danger, illegal signs can be extremely
hazardous since signs of this nature block the view of motorists and pedestrians, or
sometimes force pedestrians into traffic. Staples or nails used to post signs can
damage the structural integrity of utility poles, thereby creating a hazard for utility
workers."

Unless this regulation is no longer in effect? Somehow I doubt they would remove it.

http://www.manassascity.org/archives...7_TownHall.pdf

**GeorgeB** · 02-03-2012, 06:35 AM

Originally Posted by IdahoScrapper

I can see where you would think that, because everyone is doing it, it must be legal.

"You’ve seen them: thick, black-lettered signs mounted on utility poles that hawk
weight loss services, legal aid or offers to buy your home. Or the flyers stapled to
sign poles that litter our sidewalks advertising home improvement services. Or the
“popsicle signs” unloaded from vehicle trunks and stuck in the grass off the shoulders
of roads or bike paths that give directions to open houses, new housing developments
or apartment complexes, or tout new businesses and sales. Even yard and garage sale
signs or lost pet flyers. All of these types of signs are illegal in the City of Manassas
and bear monetary penalties to those in violation of the City’s ordinance, which
governs signs in right-of-way areas.

While it may appear not to present a danger, illegal signs can be extremely
hazardous since signs of this nature block the view of motorists and pedestrians, or
sometimes force pedestrians into traffic. Staples or nails used to post signs can
damage the structural integrity of utility poles, thereby creating a hazard for utility
workers."

Unless this regulation is no longer in effect? Somehow I doubt they would remove it.

http://www.manassascity.org/archives...7_TownHall.pdf

Since I haven't done that type of advertising as of yet, for any of my companies, I cannot say if it is or isn't.

Also, if it is still illegal, none of the businesses/individuals that do it, really care. You see the same ads, at almost the same intersections for days, weeks, or months on end.

I know I used to work for VDOT, and 70% of what my crew did was taking down bandit signs at certain, populated areas. The reason why we did this, was because you go to one intersection and could see like 60 signs (no lie).

I do know that the signs I see on poles, do not go past the poles except for maybe a few inches, but the people who have put them up, have been respectful enough not to put them right in eye sight so it obstructs your view.

**rca987** · 02-03-2012, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by ScrapperNJ26

^^^^wow thought I was gone for a while how ya been RCA?

Off subject- Good, very busy. Still don't have internet, but honestly don't have any spare time to cruise the web. Getting married in March, too. (officially)

Back on subject- I think I'll rent a blimp for my advertising...How many times have you stared in awe or shock at a blimp or hot air balloon?

**Dumpster-Dee** · 02-03-2012, 10:46 AM

Congratulations rca......I liked seeing you back also.

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