Jerusalem Ramps Up Enforcement Against Illegal Election Signage
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Jerusalem is increasing enforcement against illegal election signage ahead of the October 27 Knesset elections. The municipality has clarified rules for parties regarding public and private property advertising and the placement of campaign booths. Illegal signs on public infrastructure will be removed, and fines and confiscations will be issued for unauthorized large signs. Mayor Moshe Lion stressed the balance between freedom of expression and maintaining public safety and order.
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- Jerusalem is increasing enforcement against illegal election signage before the October 27 Knesset elections.
- The municipality has clarified rules for parties regarding public and private property advertising.
- Illegal signs on bridges, guardrails, and main roads will be immediately removed.
- Fines and confiscations will be issued for unauthorized giant signs on public buildings.
- Mayor Moshe Lion emphasized maintaining public safety and order during the election period.
The Jerusalem Municipality is intensifying its efforts to regulate election signage and prevent public nuisances ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections on October 27. The Department of Enforcement and Policing, in coordination with the Operations Administration and Legal Counsel, has clarified guidelines for parties and campaign headquarters to ensure public safety, order, and cleanliness.
According to municipal procedures, private property signage is permitted within approved dimensions and rules. Public spaces are restricted to designated bulletin boards, with commercial board advertising overseen by the company Ariel. Campaign booths for distributing materials require prior approval from the Business Promotion Department to avoid obstructing pedestrian traffic and damaging infrastructure.
Alongside legal advertising, the municipality will increase overt and covert enforcement against illegal signage. Signs posted unlawfully on bridges, guardrails, and main roads will be immediately removed due to the risk of detachment and causing traffic accidents. Enforcement measures, including fines and potential confiscation of equipment and vehicles, will be taken against unauthorized giant signs on public buildings and commercial centers.
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion stated that freedom of expression and the right to campaign are integral to the democratic process. However, he emphasized the municipality's firm stance against safety hazards and illegal signage to maintain Jerusalem's cleanliness, safety, and order during the election period.
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