I like to blog about interesting sign topics and here’s one that I recently read caught my attention.
Apparently, several municipalities in Florida have adopted a new Robocall sign code enforcement system. The system has been put into place to address the ever- growing problems of roadside signs that have been illegally placed on public land. The system, considered a success by various Florida municipalities, repeatedly calls the numbers listed on the signs, pestering their owners into following county sign code. Once the sign owners notify the county that the signs are gone, code enforcement verifies it and their telephone numbers are removed from the system. In the Florida municipalities where the system is in use, some business owners have been upset at the robo-calls, calling them harassing. While a number of residents have been eager to help, by supplying telephone numbers.
Obviously, as a sign manufacturer, I see both sides of the sign, as it were. I understand that the effectiveness of these signs can dramatically effect the bottom lines of certain businesses that rely on this type of roadside marketing. But as a law abiding Sign Manufacturer, we believe in following sign codes as they are written. These types of signs however, are typically purchased and picked up from a sign company who has no knowledge of where the signs will be placed. We can certainly understand the frustration of code enforcement officials in certain cities that are being overrun with these types of signs. Obviously, if multiple municipalities are using the system, it must be acting as a successful deterrent.
I suppose that only time will tell whether there is a measurable difference in illegally placed roadside signage based on the Robocall Code Enforcer.
May the force be with those who need it.
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