Can I place a political sign on the grass strip next to an Arkansas highway?

No. That strip is typically state right-of-way. ARDOT will remove the sign. Place signs only on private property with the owner's permission, set back from the road.

Does this state law apply to city streets too?

The state statute covers state-maintained highways. City streets and local roads follow municipal sign ordinances, which often have similar prohibitions on right-of-way placement.

Arkansas Political Signs Law: Statewide Sign Regulations Rules (2026)

Key Facts

Governing statute: Ark. Code 27-67-304
Enforcement agency: Arkansas DOT (ARDOT)
Covered roads: Interstate, U.S., state highways
Allowed signs: Official traffic and regulatory only
Sign retrieval: ARDOT Area Maintenance Office

Full Breakdown

Under Ark. Code 27-67-304, no signs other than official traffic, directional, or regulatory signs may be placed within the right-of-way of a state-maintained highway. ARDOT enforces this prohibition by removing campaign yard signs, billboards, and other unauthorized installations from interstate, U.S., and state highway corridors. Right-of-way typically extends well beyond the pavement edge and often to the property line abutting the road. The statute applies uniformly across Arkansas; municipal sign codes generally govern only city streets and private property, not state highway frontage. Owners may retrieve removed signs from the local ARDOT Area Maintenance Office during business hours.

Violations & Penalties

Signs in state right-of-way are removed without notice; repeat offenders may face encroachment penalties under ARDOT regulations.

Arkansas Bans Political Signs in Highway Right-of-Way

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Full Breakdown

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