Is It Illegal to Tamper with Political Yard Signs in Michigan?

You can't go anywhere in Michigan without seeing a political yard sign, flag, banner, or something else residents are using to express their political beliefs. It may be annoying to look at, but it's their right—just as much as it's yours

You hear stories all the time about people trashing or stealing political yard signs simply because they disagree with the message or political party being represented. Some people can’t handle seeing something they disagree with, and they flip out.

I remember watching someone during the last presidential election run into a yard, grab the signs, then jump back into their vehicle and take off. I couldn’t believe my eyes—it was the craziest thing.

Do you remember hearing about people putting razor blades on their yard signs? They would line the signs with razor blades, hoping to injure anyone who tried to take them. Yeah, we’re living in some crazy times

I find it hard to believe that some people think it's okay to tamper with political signs without knowing the legal consequences or respecting others' freedom of expression.

Is It Illegal to Tamper with Political Yard Signs in Michigan?

Yes, it is 100% illegal to mess with a political sign on someone else's property.

According to WILX, stealing or defacing political signs can carry a maximum penalty of a $500 fine or imprisonment of up to 90 days in jail.

You may not like what you see, but that doesn't give you the right to trash or steal a sign in someone's yard. Just keep your cool and move on.