Are Commercial Ad Signs a Problem?

The Town of Hempstead that it would begin enforcing the recently passed Sign of The Times legislation, which outlaws commercial ads on local utility poles, fences, trees and other structures.

The law gives the town the right to remove the signs and levy fines - if the law is violated, the town's penalty is $250 per sign.

The law was passed on May 15, but Town Supervisor Kate Murray said the town is giving people a two-week grace period to remove the signs without a fine or violation, effective Wednesday.

According to Murray, the law will not go after signs for yard sales, missing pets, memorials or anything of that nature.