Bans and Moratoria

Bans and moratoria are generally regarded as extreme measures.

Billboard bans hurt advertisers and commerce; most billboard ads promote small, local businesses. Billboard advertisers say their sales losses would be significant without billboards.

Billboards are heavily regulated, by multiple layers of government. Federal law establishes a national regulatory framework for billboards (size, lighting, and spacing); state and local laws also regulate outdoor advertising. This regulatory system has consistently matched public opinion. Americans say billboards should be regulated, not eliminated.

Issue Brief

Vermont/Maine Study