Political signs may not be posted on state roadways.
The Department of Transportation sent out a reminder about this, saying installing signs that are visible from state highways is illegal — unless they fall under the exempted categories defined in Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 264, Part V.
This includes posting political campaign signs on overpasses, fencing, signposts and poles.
State roads are maintained by the Hawaii Department of Transportation and include interstates, state highways, and secondary state highways. State roads also includ roads that serve transportation centers, such as airports and habors.
For a list of state roads and highways on Oahu, click here.
To report an illegally placed sign, HDOT asks the public to contact the following Highways Maintenance Hotlines:
- Oahu: 808-831-6714 or email complaintshighwayoahu@hawaii.gov
- Hawaii Island: 808-933-8866
- Maui: 808-873-3535
- Kauai: 808-241-3000
HDOT will remove illegally placed signs. Sign owners may check with Highway Maintenance Hotlines to see if they can pick up the signs. However, the state agency disposes of unclaimed signs after 15 days.
Officials also urge sign wavers to be mindful of safety as they sign wave in areas near busy highways.