JACKSON, Miss., Sept. 25 -- The Mississippi Department of Transportation issued the following news release:
As the 2026 campaign season kicks into high gear, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) reminds political candidates that campaign signs are not permitted within right-of-way on state highways according to Section 63-3-317 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated. The width of highway right-of-way varies by location and includes the driving lanes, shoulders and mowed areas; the right-of-way can potentially reach distances of 300 feet or more from the centerline of driving lanes.
To maintain traffic safety, please observe the following:
* Illegally placed campaign signs contribute to our state's multi-million-dollar l...