Billboards & Sign Control
Let’s put a stop to billboard blight
Billboards do more than damage the scenic qualities of our communities. They distract drivers, bring down property values, and bombard us with marketing messages that we can’t avoid. But the $8 billion billboard industry is known for working behind the scenes, swaying decisionmakers to make policies that put more signs on our streets. We want this to stop.
About the Outdoor Advertising Industry
Get the facts on billboard companies and how the outdoor advertising industry operates.
Billboard Facts by State
Which state has the most billboards per capita? Per square mile? See how your state compares.
Safety, Environmental & Economic Concerns
Billboards are distracting to drivers, harmful to trees and wildlife, and bad for property values.
About the Highway Beautification Act
Known as Lady Bird's Law, the HBA calls for protections against billboards and other roadside blight.
Billboard Regulation & Legal Issues
Who regulates billboards? Who controls their content? What happens when they are removed?
Important Legal Cases
The U.S. Supreme Court has weighed in on issues related to billboards and sign control on several occasions.
Tree Cutting for Billboard Visibility
32 states allow billboard companies to cut and remove publicly owned trees growing alongside our federal highways on publicly owne
What you can do about it
Unsafe and unsightly billboards destroy the visual character of our roadways and communities. That’s why Scenic America has fought for more than 40 years to stop their proliferation and encourage their removal. Today, four states and more than 700 communities ban billboards. If you’re concerned about billboard blight or a signage issue in your community, consult our resources or contact us for assistance.
Help Us Fight the Blight
Want to see fewer billboards in your community and along your roadways? Sign our petition and we’ll reach out when opportunities to take action come up.