The Department of State Growth does not allow election campaign advertising or political signs to be placed on the State Road Network. This includes trailer-mounted signs left in the State road reservation.
How do I find out which roads are part of the State Road Network?
You can confirm the road status on ListMap here: https://maps.thelist.tas.gov.au/listmap/app/list/map
Select the “State Highways and Subsidiary Roads” layer to see which roads are part of the State Road Network.
How to retrieve signs that have been removed
Signs that are not permitted on the State Road Network will be removed by our maintenance contractor and stored for a period of 14 days.
If you believe your signs have been removed, please contact the relevant number below to arrange collection:
- North region – 03 6777 1941
- North West region – 03 6477 7063
- Southern Region – 0499 973 604
Volunteer safety on the road network
Please remind any volunteers who may be involved in placard waving near busy roads to avoid causing distractions and be mindful of their safety and the safety of all road users.
If the department has concerns about the safety of those waving placards near roads we may raise this with the campaign directly.
Displaying signage on council roads
Please contact individual councils to install signs on their roads. You can use the ListMap to find out who manages each road: https://maps.thelist.tas.gov.au/listmap/app/list/map
Select the ‘Road Centrelines’ layer and click on a road to see who the road manager is.
Displaying signage on power poles
It is not permitted to display signage on power poles.
Queries or complaints related to material being attached to electricity power poles should be directed to TasNetworks.