With the 2026 Primary Election in March, it’s almost time for all those political signs to start popping up on the roadsides. But did you know about the certain places where they are not allowed?

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) reminds political candidates and their supporters that it is unlawful to place campaign signs on highway right of way in Arkansas. Okay, so where is that?

Read more below.

Arkansas state laws permit only official directional, informational, and regulatory highway signs on state-owned highway property. The local ARDOT Area Maintenance Office removes all other signs.

Besides unlawful locations, there are regulations for the size and appearance of the campaign signs as well. Read the entire set of Regulations for the Control of Outdoor Advertising in Highway Right of Ways at THIS LINK (pdf).

“It is important to keep highway right of ways clear for the safety of both drivers and road workers,” ARDOT Director Jared Wiley said.

ARDOT personnel will remove any yard signs placed on the right of way. Owners can pick up the signs during normal business hours at the nearest ARDOT Area Maintenance Office. For large billboard signs, ARDOT will contact the owners to remove them.

Once again, be sure to read the entire set of Regulations for the Control of Outdoor Advertising in Highway Right of Ways at THIS LINK (pdf).

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