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Use of traffic signs to canvass

Our man in Havana · 2007-05-14 10:11:11

Hi see in North Tipp, Mr. Lowry is using huge traffic signs to advertise himself. I mean the ones you get at roadworks that usually have messages of road safety like slow down etc. His has things like "Vote No1 Lowry" etc. Are these legal to be used in such a manner? And how much does it cost to hire them? He has at least…

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14-05-2007 11:11am

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Our man in Havana

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Hi see in North Tipp, Mr. Lowry is using huge traffic signs to advertise himself. I mean the ones you get at roadworks that usually have messages of road safety like slow down etc. His has things like "Vote No1 Lowry" etc.

Are these legal to be used in such a manner? And how much does it cost to hire them? He has at least 6 that I know of.

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#2 14-05-2007 12:01pm
Nevyn

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It could be they are not covered mu the advertising standards acts...
what about the road saftey element to them as a distraction ?

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