Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation reminds the public that installation of campaign signs along state highways is unlawful, including on overpasses, fencing, signposts and poles as well as anywhere visible from the highway.

Illegally placed signs will be removed.

Sign owners can contact the Highway Maintenance Hotline to check if their signs are available for pick up. The state Transportation Department generally disposes of unclaimed signs after 15 calendar days.

It is also illegal to sign-wave within the state highway right-of-way in areas pedestrians are restricted from accessing.

Sign-waving is allowed within the right-of-way in locations where pedestrians are normally allowed, but the prohibition on fixed signs remains in effect, even alongside people engaged in permissible sign-waving.

Campaign supporters are encouraged to be mindful of safety as they wave signs near busy roadways. Use caution when exiting and re-entering traffic and do not park in areas where it is prohibited.

To report an illegally placed sign please Contact the Highways Maintenance Hotline for Hawai’i Island at 808-933-8866 and follow the voice prompts to report an illegally placed sign.

Applicable statutes and rules include Chapter 246 of the Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes and Title 19, Chapter 103 of Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules.