passing out crime flyers

[neighborhoodwat]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? FL

If I wanted to can I pass out flyers in my neighborhood asking people to visit my blog (informational) online or is that considered soliciting? The blog is about local crime in our city...statistics and residents' personal opinions about local government.

 

[justalayman]

by definition that is soliciting. Is there a local law preventing it in your area? an HOA rule?

 

[neighborhoodwat]

would like to circulate flyers

Not in a condo or townhouse neighborhood, but an ordinary neighborhood, houses...if there is no sign posted, then it's legal?

 

[neighborhoodwat]

how can I find out?

 

[justalayman]

an ordinary neighborhood can have an HOA. Even if it is against an HOA rule, they could not have you arrested for a violation of their rules. The HOA rules would govern any punishment.

the best direction I can give would be to call the local police and ask them. The lack of a sign does not mean it's legal. I've never seen a sign that said it is illegal to kill somebody but I'm pretty sure it is.

 

[TigerD]

Pass out your fliers. Don't put them in mailboxes.

I would change the flier to include content from your blog and a tag that provides the website so people can log on to see more. Then it's a speech and press issue, not solicitation.

DC

 

[neighborhoodwat]

THANK YOU! DEBT COLLECTOR! yes, that's exactly what I thought, freedom of speech, because I'm not looking for buyers or trying to sell something, I'm just trying to inform my neighbors of our crime problem.

 

[neighborhoodwat]

and LAYMAN when I mentioned "sign" I meant those "no soliciting signs" we see at the entrance of neighborhoods...that was a funny reply though. thanks for the info...I appreciate it. p.s. I think it is written in laws that murder is illegal.