City Of Philadelphia Looks To Fight ‘Bandit Signs’ With Robo-Calls. They call you every 15 min

[The Straight Story]

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Like many cities, Philadelphia struggles with ‘bandit signs’ — illegal signs posted on utility poles offering cash for ugly homes or used cars.

Now the Streets Department has an unusual plan to combat the signs: pestering the culprits with robo-calls.

The Streets Department has a robo-call system called Swiftreach to get messages to residents in different neighborhoods about hazardous waste collection or changes in trash pickup.

But Commissioner David Perri told city council they’re also using Swiftreach to pester the heck out of people who post bandit signs…by calling the numbers on the signs:

“When we find these signs, we put them on the robo-dialer, and they get a phone call every 15 minutes until they take the sign down.”

http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2014/04/14/city-of-philadelphia-looks-to-fight-bandit-signs-with-robo-calls/

[1000words]

1. I can't see anyway this will be abused.

[msanthrope]

2. I carry branch clippers in the car.....and clip down the signs I find. I once had a

sign poster try to call the cops on me...he was posting for "Everfresh" juice. These signs are litter, eye junk.

[Liberal_in_LA]

3. we have those signs in LA, on utility poles mostly

[okaawhatever]

4. I like the solution. Cost-effective and likely successful. nt

[Politicalboi]

5. Can't they find them with the info

And fine them $1,000 for EVERY sign they have up? They should do the same thing with political signs. The day after election take them down, or pay $1,000 for every sign still up. Don't they fine those who leave advertisements on cars that get thrown to the ground by the driver? It's "their" litter.