Illegal handbill
# Illegal handbill

Sometimes followed by another word, such as Poster or Posting, an Illegal Handbill is one that violates laws or codes regarding use of a public place to advertise.

A handbill includes any sign, notice, placard, poster, paper, advertising circular, sticker, card, leaflet, or other similar item calculated to attract the attention of the public.

## Examples of Restrictions

Although the precise wording may vary from place to place, an example of applicable regulations is:

* "No person shall post, affix, ... attach ... upon any street lamp, street sign, ... utility poll ...

## Enforcement

* Fines
* Combatting posters for upcoming events by marking them CANCELLED
* have government workers tear them down
* Business loss

## Legal alternative

* Permitting posting on a limited basis, e.g. bulletin boards provides another outlet for the distribution of the information.
* Unity - "Workshop to Create Single Handbill"
