NewsSeptember 22, 2002
Transportation department to treat highway signs equally
SAN FRANCISCO -- The California Department of Transportation will comply with a judge's order to stop tearing down certain highway banners after being sued because anti-war signs were removed while U.S. flags remained. Caltrans said Wednesday it would leave up all banners that do not pose a safety hazard...The Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO -- The California Department of Transportation will comply with a judge's order to stop tearing down certain highway banners after being sued because anti-war signs were removed while U.S. flags remained.
Caltrans said Wednesday it would leave up all banners that do not pose a safety hazard.
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In January, U.S. District Court Judge Ronald Whyte in San Jose said the agency could not exempt American flags.
Caltrans spokesman Dennis Trujillo said the department will comply with the judge's order while it appeals. The appeal was to be heard next month.
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