DEAR SUN SPOTS: Now that we are finished with the June primaries, what is the law/rule for removing political signs? In Livermore/Livermore Falls/Jay, we still have political signs up from two candidates, the same two candidates who had their signs posted from May to November two years ago. Can’t we just enjoy the scenery without the political signs for a few more months? — No name, no town

ANSWER: Are the political signs in or near a public right of way? If so, here is Maine law on the subject:

“Temporary signs placed within the public right-of-way for a maximum of 12 weeks per calendar year, except that a temporary sign may not be placed within the public right-of-way for more than 6 weeks from January 1st to June 30th or for more than 6 weeks from July 1st to December 31st. A temporary sign may not be placed within 30 feet of another temporary sign bearing the same or substantially the same message. A temporary sign may not exceed 4 feet by 8 feet in size. A sign under this paragraph must include or be marked with the name and address of the individual, entity or organization that placed the sign within the public right-of-way and the date the sign was erected within the public right-of-way.”

The person who placed the signs is responsible for taking them down.

If these signs are placed on private property, I do not think there is anything you can do, except try to keep them out of your field of vision.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a child’s car seat with a sticker that reads, “Do not use after 2017.”

I understand the reason for the requirement, but it seems a shame just to put the whole thing in the trash, to be dumped at the landfill. At least some of the components, like the plastic, might be salvageable or recyclable. Do you or any of your readers know of ways this can be done? — Chris, no town

ANSWER: You can take the car seat apart and recycle the components. You could possibly use the parts and pieces for an art installation or a do-it-yourself project, it it does not involve transporting a child. Use your imagination and have at it.

If any readers have ideas, please share.

Target and Walmart have scheduled car seat trade-ins. Ask at your local retailer or go to store websites for information.

Target customers can trade in any car seat and receive a 20% discount on a new car seat or select other baby gear. Since its introduction in 2016, the popular event has led to recycling 2.6 million car seats, making it beneficial to customers’ wallets and the environment.

Walmart offers a $30 gift card to those who bring in an old car seat.

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