Janesville police issue yard sign warning

by STAN STRICKER ( Contact ) Monday, Sept. 6, 2010

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WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on dangers of illegal yard signs

Yard signs could be a safety problem in Janesville. Police are urging residents to keep yard and political signs on private property and avoid obstructing the vision of motorists.

Sergeant Brian Donohoue says signs placed in the terrace, or on utility poles, or street signs, or any public right of way, can be a real hazard. Concerns are heightened this time of year because of the start of school, and the presence of children.

Donohoue adds residents might like officers to perform other duties, rather than pick up illegal yard signs.

nemesis
Sep 8, 2010 at 8:14 p.m.
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If only all the rural road intersections with grown up grasses could be cut to allow appropriate visibility for on-coming traffic.

yada
Sep 8, 2010 at 5:46 a.m.
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Good point Al.

Sigma40
Sep 7, 2010 at 12:23 p.m.
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What about the trees and poles in the terraces? Arent those obstructing whatever view is needed also? I think they are bored and just seearching for things to complain and fine people for.

doc_c13
Sep 6, 2010 at 10:08 p.m.
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terraces & utility poles are public property. so no tresspessing needed.

patriotsal
Sep 6, 2010 at 7:24 p.m.
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Citizen issues warning: Police need to be sure they are NOT trespassing uninvited on private property and removing campaign signs. To do so is a violation of their oath of office

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