PPS 17 Control of Outdoor Advertisements·Page 8·2.2

Road Safety and Outdoor Advertising

Road safety is a government priority and outdoor advertising must not compromise the safety of drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. Proposals for advertisements must be assessed to ensure they do not jeopardise road safety.

Road safety is a key priority for Government, and the Northern Ireland Road Safety Strategy seeks to promote an integrated approach to the planning, coordination and delivery of the Government's road safety activities. Inappropriate outdoor advertising has the potential to impact significantly on road safety. Accordingly, in assessing proposals for the display of advertisements, care must be taken to ensure that the safety of drivers, cyclists and pedestrians is not jeopardised.

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