Public urged to observe right of way restrictions

Fall garage sales and upcoming elections mean more signs going up along area roadways. The Texas Department of Transportation reminds the public and election officials that it is illegal to place anything other than official traffic control signs or approved items on the right of way.

Encroachments on state highways and rights of way include any unauthorized structures, vehicles or roadside vendors that could cause damage to the roadway system, increase litter and as frequently occurs, create unsafe or hazardous conditions.

According to TxDOT, under the provisions of the Texas Administrative Code, a person may not park or place any vehicle, structure or sign wholly or in part within state right of way with the purpose of selling any item or service with the exception of certain approved applications that include edible agricultural commodities and approved event signs or banners. Other examples of approved structures granted through an application process include mailboxes, driveways, cattle guards, historical markers and memorial markers.

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