Big no to big sign
2007-03-22
THE huge billboard recently erected next to the N1 between Paarl and Klapmuts to advertise a wine brand, is to be removed today by the owner, Cape Coastal Vintners.
The National Roads Agency has threatened the company with legal steps, as the sign stands on rural land and infringes the regulations for signage along national roads. It was erected without the permission of the NRA.
According to a spokesperson for the NRA, Elma Lourens, billboards may be erected only in urban areas with the permission of the agency.
Such boards may not be larger than 36 square metres and there may not be another billboard within 2 kilometres.
“However, in rural areas such billboards are not allowed. We cannot allow the rural area to be despoiled by such signage.”
Cape Coastal Vintners has agreed to remove the sign voluntarily by 23 March.
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