All you need to know about posters during the General Election

Now that the General Election is scheduled for November 29, campaigning from candidates will be in full swing.

From canvassing (door-knocking) to postering, there are rules and regulations that all candidates must abide by.

For example, posters can only be hung on poles with the permission of the pole owner and they must not be hung on electricity poles or block traffic in any way so as to not cause disruption to road users.

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Posters must also carry the name and address of the printer. Local authorities have powers to remove posters where it is in the public interest to do so.

Laws on election posters do not cover those put up on private land if the owner has permitted them to be there. Billboard advertisements for candidates are covered under regular planning laws rather than election laws.

Furthermore, laws on election posters do not cover cars or trucks with election signage or pictures, so long as the signage is secured.

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Candidates are permitted under election laws to put up posters thirty days before the polling date or from the day that the ministerial polling day order depending on which period is shorter.

On polling day, it is strictly prohibited to display posters or campaign for a candidate or party within fifty metres of a polling station.

Failure to remove election posters within seven days after the polling date is an offence.