Report an election sign that has fallen or that poses a safety hazard

Last updated February 28, 2023

Have you seen an election sign obstructing the view of a traffic light or sign, or lying in the street? Learn how to report it.

Political parties are permitted to hang election signs on municipal, government or school grounds. Signs can be placed on public utility poles, but it is prohibited to post them on trees.

Election signs can also be placed on private property, with the property owner’s agreement.

Regulations on electoral signs come under provincial jurisdiction. The Act respecting elections and referendums in municipalities stipulates that election signs must be removed no more than 15 days after an election.

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Sign that poses a public safety hazard

If the sign is installed on public property and it:

  • Blocks the view of an intersection, contact the political party concerned to have it removed. 
  • Obstructs the view of a traffic light or sign or is lying in the street, please contact us.

Sign not removed after an election

  • If the sign is still in place on public property after the 15-day period provided for under law has passed, please contact the political party concerned to have it removed.
  • If the sign is on private property, please contact us.

Graffiti

To report graffiti on a sign (including if hateful or racist), whether on public or private property, please contact the political party concerned or the police to have it removed.

Communication channels

By phone

311

Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311

Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Legislation

Sign that poses a public safety hazard

If the sign is installed on public property and it:

  • Blocks the view of an intersection, contact the political party concerned to have it removed. 
  • Obstructs the view of a traffic light or sign or is lying in the street, please contact us.

Sign not removed after an election

  • If the sign is still in place on public property after the 15-day period provided for under law has passed, please contact the political party concerned to have it removed.
  • If the sign is on private property, please contact us.

Graffiti

To report graffiti on a sign (including if hateful or racist), whether on public or private property, please contact the political party concerned or the police to have it removed.

Communication channels

By phone

311

Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311

Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Legislation

Sign that poses a public safety hazard

If the sign is installed on public property and it:

  • Blocks the view of an intersection, contact the political party concerned to have it removed.
  • Obstructs the view of a traffic light or sign or is lying in the street, please contact us.

Sign not removed after an election

  • If the sign is still in place on public property after the 15-day period provided for under law has passed, please contact the political party concerned to have it removed.
  • If the sign is on private property, please contact us.

Graffiti

To report graffiti on a sign (including if hateful or racist), whether on public or private property, please contact the political party concerned or the police to have it removed.

Communication channels

By phone

311

Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311

Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Legislation

Sign that poses a public safety hazard

If the sign is installed on public property and it:

  • Blocks the view of an intersection, contact the political party concerned to have it removed.
  • Obstructs the view of a traffic light or sign or is lying in the street, please contact us.

Sign not removed after an election

  • If the sign is still in place on public property after the 15-day period provided for under law has passed, please contact the political party concerned to have it removed.
  • If the sign is on private property, please contact us.

Graffiti

To report graffiti on a sign (including if hateful or racist), whether on public or private property, please contact the political party concerned or the police to have it removed.

Communication channels

By phone

311

Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311

Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Legislation

Sign that poses a public safety hazard

If the sign is installed on public property and it:

  • Blocks the view of an intersection, contact the political party concerned to have it removed.
  • Obstructs the view of a traffic light or sign or is lying in the street, please contact us.

Sign not removed after an election

  • If the sign is still in place on public property after the 15-day period provided for under law has passed, please contact the political party concerned to have it removed.
  • If the sign is on private property, please contact us.

Graffiti

To report graffiti on a sign (including if hateful or racist), whether on public or private property, please contact the political party concerned or the police to have it removed.

Communication channels

By phone

311

Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311

Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Legislation

Sign that poses a public safety hazard

If the sign is installed on public property and it:

  • Blocks the view of an intersection, contact the political party concerned to have it removed.
  • Obstructs the view of a traffic light or sign or is lying in the street, please contact us.

Sign not removed after an election

  • If the sign is still in place on public property after the 15-day period provided for under law has passed, please contact the political party concerned to have it removed.
  • If the sign is on private property, please contact us.

Graffiti

To report graffiti on a sign (including if hateful or racist), whether on public or private property, please contact the political party concerned or the police to have it removed.

Communication channels

By phone

311

Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311

Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Legislation

Sign that poses a public safety hazard 

If the sign is displayed on public property and i

  • Impedes vision at an intersection, please contact the political party concerned to have it removed.
  • Obstructs the view of a traffic light or sign or is lying in the street, please contact us.

Sign not removed after an election

If the sign is still in place on public property after the 15-day period provided for under law has passed, please contact the political party concerned to have it removed.

Graffiti

To report graffiti on a sign (including if hateful or racist), whether on public or private property, please contact the political party concerned or the police to have it removed.

Communication channels

By phone

311

Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311

Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Legislation

Sign that poses a public safety hazard

If the sign is installed on public property and it:e :

  • Blocks the view of an intersection, contact the political party concerned to have it removed.
  • Obstructs the view of a traffic light or sign or is lying in the street, please contact us.

Sign not removed after an election

If the sign is still in place on public or private property after the 15-day period provided for under law has passed, please contact the political party concerned to have it removed.

Graffiti

To report graffiti on a sign (including if hateful or racist), whether on public or private property, please contact the political party concerned or the police to have it removed.

Communication channels

By phone

311

Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311

Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Legislation

Sign that poses a public safety hazard

Si l’affiche est installée sur le domaine public et qu’elle :

  • Blocks the view of an intersection, contact the political party concerned to have it removed.
  • Obstructs the view of a traffic light or sign or is lying in the street, please contact us.

Sign not removed after an election

If the sign is still in place on public or private property after the 15-day period provided for under law has passed, please contact the political party concerned to have it removed.

Graffiti

To report graffiti on a sign (including if hateful or racist), whether on public or private property, please contact the political party concerned or the police to have it removed.

Communication channels

By phone

311

Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311

Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Legislation

Sign that poses a public safety hazard

If the sign is installed on public property and it:

  • Blocks the view of an intersection, contact the political party concerned to have it removed.
  • Obstructs the view of a traffic light or sign or is lying in the street, please contact us.

Sign not removed after an election

  • If the sign is still in place on public property after the 15-day period provided for under law has passed, please contact the political party concerned to have it removed.
  • If the sign is on private property, please contact us.

Graffiti

To report graffiti on a sign (including if hateful or racist), whether on public or private property, please contact the political party concerned or the police to have it removed.

Communication channels

By phone

311

Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311

Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Legislation

Sign that poses a public safety hazard

If the sign is installed on public property and it:

  • Blocks the view of an intersection, contact the political party concerned to have it removed.
  • Obstructs the view of a traffic light or sign or is lying in the street, please contact us.

Sign not removed after an election

If the sign is still in place on public or private property after the 15-day period provided for under law has passed, please contact the political party concerned to have it removed.

Graffiti

To report graffiti on a sign (including if hateful or racist), whether on public or private property, please contact the political party concerned or the police to have it removed.

Communication channels

By phone

311

Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311

Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Legislation

Sign that poses a public safety hazard

If the sign is installed on public property and it:

  • Blocks the view of an intersection, contact the political party concerned to have it removed.  
  • Obstructs the view of a traffic light or sign or is lying in the street, please contact us.

Sign not removed after an election

  • If the sign is still in place on public property after the 15-day period provided for under law has passed, please contact the political party concerned to have it removed.
  • If the sign is on private property, please contact us.

Graffiti

To report graffiti on a sign (including if hateful or racist), whether on public or private property, please contact the political party concerned or the police to have it removed.

Communication channels

By phone

311

Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311

Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Legislation

Sign that poses a public safety hazard

If the sign is installed on public property and it:

  • Blocks the view of an intersection, contact the political party concerned to have it removed.
  • Obstructs the view of a traffic light or sign or is lying in the street, please contact us.

Sign not removed after an election

  • If the sign is still in place on public property after the 15-day period provided for under law has passed, please contact the political party concerned to have it removed.
  • If the sign is on private property, please contact us.

Graffiti

To report graffiti on a sign (including if hateful or racist), whether on public or private property, please contact the political party concerned or the police to have it removed.

Communication channels

By phone

311

Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311

Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Legislation

Sign that poses a public safety hazard

If the sign is installed on public property and it:

  • Blocks the view of an intersection, contact the political party concerned to have it removed.
  • Obstructs the view of a traffic light or sign or is lying in the street, please contact us.

Sign not removed after an election

  • If the sign is still in place on public property after the 15-day period provided for under law has passed, please contact the political party concerned to have it removed.
  • If the sign is on private property, please contact us

Graffiti

To report graffiti on a sign (including if hateful or racist), whether on public or private property, please contact the political party concerned or the police to have it removed.

Communication channels

By phone

311

Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311

Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Legislation

Sign that poses a public safety hazard

If the sign is displayed on public property and is blocking the view at an intersection, obstructing the view of a traffic light or sign, or lying in the street, please contact us.

Sign not removed after an election

  • If the sign is still in place on public property after the 15-day period provided for under law has passed, please contact the political party concerned to have it removed.
  • If the sign is on private property, please contact us.

Graffiti

To report graffiti on a sign (including if hateful or racist), whether on public or private property, please contact the political party concerned or the police to have it removed.

Communication channels

By phone

311

Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311

Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Legislation

Sign that poses a public safety hazard

If the sign is installed on public property and it:

  • Blocks the view of an intersection, contact the political party concerned to have it removed.
  • Obstructs the view of a traffic light or sign or is lying in the street, please contact us.

Sign not removed after an election

  • If the sign is still in place on public property after the 15-day period provided for under law has passed, please contact the political party concerned to have it removed.
  • If the sign is on private property, please contact us.

Graffiti

To report graffiti on a sign (including if hateful or racist), whether on public or private property, please contact the political party concerned or the police to have it removed.

Communication channels

By phone

311

Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311

Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Legislation

Sign that poses a public safety hazard

If a sign is displayed on public property and blocks the view at an intersection, obstructs the view of a traffic light or sign, or is lying in the street, please contact us.

Sign not removed after an election

If the sign is still in place on public or private property after the 15-day period provided for under law has passed, please contact us.

Graffiti

To report graffiti on a sign (including if hateful or racist), whether on public or private property, please contact the political party concerned or the police to have it removed.

Communication channels

By phone

311

Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311

Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Legislation

Sign that poses a public safety hazard

If the sign is installed on public property and it:

  • Blocks the view of an intersection, contact the political party concerned to have it removed.
  • Obstructs the view of a traffic light or sign or is lying in the street, please contact us.

Sign not removed after an election

  • If the sign is still in place on public property after the 15-day period provided for under law has passed, please contact the political party concerned to have it removed.
  • If the sign is on private property, please contact us.

Graffiti

To report graffiti on a sign (including if hateful or racist), whether on public or private property, please contact the political party concerned or the police to have it removed.

Communication channels

By phone

311

Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311

Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Legislation

Sign that poses a public safety hazard

If the sign is installed on public property and it:

  • Blocks the view of an intersection, contact the political party concerned to have it removed.
  • Obstructs the view of a traffic light or sign or is lying in the street, please contact us.

Poster not removed after an election

If the poster is still in place on public or private property after the 15-day period provided for under law has passed, please contact us.

Graffiti

To report graffiti on a sign (including if hateful or racist), whether on public or private property, please contact the political party concerned or the police to have it removed.

Communication channels

By phone

311

Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311

Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Legislation