Dineen, there is no question the city of Edmonton has definitely clamped down on this form of marketing. There were a lot of companies that were abusing the by-laws, so the city started to play
"hard ball" (increased the amount of fines) with the companies that were constantly abusing the rules.
For instance, we received 8 ($250) fines in one month alone! However, they can only fine you if they know (company or individual) who to fine. Given that we included our Registered Trademark name on our signs, the city had a direct link to our company name and our registered (corporate) lawyer, so all of the fines were channeled through our lawyer`s office.
There is NO question, the "BANDIT" signs will definitely provide you with the "BIGGEST" bang for your marketing dollar, so if you can utilize them without drawing direct attention to you or your company, they will serve you very well!
The other tip is to be extremely selective when you chose your locations. Do NOT strap them to sign posts, as the city traffic department really frowns on that one and you will only draw more "NEGATIVE" attention to yourself.
Personally, I try to follow the by-laws but stretch the envelope a little, if you know what I mean?
Hope this information is of help to you?
QUOTE (DineenJJ @ Nov 16 2009, 10:11 AM) Hey just a quick question for anyone who may have posted real estate signs around the city...
According to Edmonton Bylaws,
- Peace Officers remove signs from boulevards, traffic circles and intersections and issue $250 fines.Signs are impounded to a secure sign compound for 30 days after which the signs are destroyed if they are not claimed.
So If I put out movable "I Buy Houses" signs around the city with my PATlive number on it, will the city track that and fine me or just impound my signs?
What have been other people`s experience with this form of advertising?