PennDOT asks candidates to remove campaign signs

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reminds candidates to remove campaign signs from state roads and highways.

From a press release issued by PennDOT's Allentown office:

"We ask candidates to help keep Pennsylvania beautiful by taking responsibility for removing their own signs," District Executive Michael W. Rebert, P.E. said. "Whether you've won or lost your election, be a winner by cleaning up your signs."

When PennDOT workers have to remove campaign signs, it takes them away from working on important highway maintenance and safety projects.

Campaign signs left along roadways may pose the following risks:

Reduced sight distance at intersections;
Possible harm to animals (wire posts could cut animals, and the plastic signs could be mistakenly eaten by animals);
Plastic signs that blow off their posts could clog drains; and
Wire posts left behind may cause safety hazards to PennDOT employees when they mow the roadside vegetation.

PennDOT thanks those candidates who have already removed their signs.