The relocation notices apply to advertisements that interfere with accessibility and traffic. They can be portable display stands, known as A-stands, or larger roadside billboards and advertising equipment. Paper and cardboard advertisements will be removed and discarded without notice.
You can place an A-stand on the sidewalk in front of business premises free of charge. However, it must leave enough space for prams or wheelchairs, for example. In addition, advertising stands must not pose a hazard to the mobility of people with visual impairments or interfere with traffic.
According to the Road Traffic Act, advertisements must not interfere with traffic, resemble road signs or impair the visibility or effectiveness of road signs.
Removed ads are usually not recoverable
It is best to relocate or remove the ad yourself, as it is usually impossible to recover an ad the city has removed. Removed A-stands, advertising signs and devices are either stored, sold or discarded.
Instructions for installing advertisements are available on the City of Helsinki’s website. Please send your enquiries regarding removed ads to ulkoilma@hel.fi(Link opens default mail program).