In response, local governments have adopted various legal measures to prevent vandalism, but research has shown that the conventional strategies employed by the government in response to at least unapproved graffiti are not the most effective.
Ca răspuns, autoritățile locale au adoptat diverse măsuri legislative pentru a preveni actele de vandalism, dar cercetările au arătat că  strategiile convenționale, utilizate ca răspuns cel puțin la graffiti neaprobate, nu sunt cele mai eficiente.