Taiwan official demands removal of billboard blocking traffic sign near school

A political official in Taiwan has demanded the immediate removal of a prominent billboard, citing concerns that it occupies state-owned land and obstructs a crucial traffic warning sign. Wu Yin-ning, deputy executive director of the central government's mid-Taiwan service center, posted on Facebook that the billboard, erected by a local council speaker's team, is situated near the entrance to Xizhou urban area and appears to be on public land.

Adding to the urgency, Wu highlighted that the newly installed billboard is blocking a "No Heavy Trucks Allowed" warning sign. This is particularly alarming as the sign is located near Nanzhou Elementary School, raising fears that truck drivers might miss the warning and enter the school zone, jeopardizing the safety of students. Wu implored the speaker's team to "quickly dismantle" the offending structure, stressing that student safety should not be compromised.

While the billboard owner has yet to respond directly, their team stated they would investigate the matter internally. Local police are coordinating with county and township authorities to conduct an on-site inspection to determine the billboard's exact location and whether it violates any regulations. The incident occurs amidst heightened political activity as local elections approach, with billboards from various candidates becoming a common sight.