What is PENNDOTs responsibility for an illegal sign?
A. PENNDOT is obligated by law to remove illegal signs. PENNDOT will first send a written request to the responsible person(s) to remove the sign. If not removed, PENNDOT is authorized by law to enter private property to remove the illegal sign and to collect the cost of removal from the responsible person(s). The law also provides a $500 per day fine for the person(s) responsible for the illegal sign, upon summary conviction.
