Okay you law dogs - private property signage question

[dennishoddy]

 

[SPDguns]

Ummmm...hook the high voltage wires to the signs????

 

[Sanford]

Perhaps a slightly modified version of this?

"Also posted - no trespassing."

 

[technetium-99m]

The more I read these posts, the more it appears that trespassing is just one of those things in the rural areas. People seem to think that they have a right to tear down signs, destroy gates, shoot animals out of season and generally disrespect the rights of others.

As I understand the trespassing law, a person has to be told to leave or not enter property before they can be charged, hence the signs that are being torn down. The signs are being torn down so that the violator, if caught can say "I didn't see any signs", and all that happens is that they are told to leave. They have the attitude, "how dare them put up signs, I've been through here for the last 30 years and I'm not going to stop now".

Game cameras are a good suggestion. I'd also suggest you invite your local law enforcement come out and take a tour with you. Show them that signs have been posted and where they are. That way, if called, he can testify that he did see the signs and the property was posted. All that has to be proven at that point is who removed the signs and with the back up of the game cameras, that should be all that's needed.

That's pretty much the attitude in rural Oklahoma. Best of luck dealing with your trespassers, it's a long road to fight.

 

[Belthos]

Sure! we can call it the Rube-Goldberg warning system. Because, you know, this doesn't sounds intricate or anything.

Simple to do but we both know I wasn't being serious

 

[rickb2202]

Post a sign that says video surveillance on property. trespassers will be prosecuted. then do it. word will get around that you mean it.

 

[FullAuto]

Dig a hole and fill it with punji sticks, then a nice cover of small branches and limbs.

 

[PawPaw]

If you know when they frequent the area, be there waiting for them and call the Sheriff. It takes a lot of work by the land owner to keep what is rightfully theirs. Don't be tempted to break the law, just make it cost the trespassers with fines. If they are parking on your land have their vehicles towed. The best way to stop them is cost them money. If you have never owned or leased land that people disrespect it is difficult to understand the frustration. Be strong and persistent.