Political campaign signs sprouting like wildflowers

The Washington State Department of Transportation is reminding campaigners to check regulations for legal sign locations. Candidates and their supporters are reminded that campaign signs are not allowed in the state highway right of way.

Because it’s not always easy to know the boundaries of a state highway right of way, here are a few clues:

n Utility poles are typically located inside the right of way, so no signs between the pole and the state highway.

n Many locations also have a fence line separating the right of way from private property. Signs are not allowed between the fence and the s...