Ninth Circuit Upholds Ban on Mobile Ads in Los Angeles, Other California Cities

Best Best & Krieger LLP attorney Victoria Hester was interviewed by Legal Newsline on the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals' decision to uphold ordinances that ban mobile billboards.

“The court determined that in targeting 'advertising,' the ordinances regulated the manner (not the content) of the affected speech, and were narrowly tailored to achieve significant government interests," Victoria told Legal Newsline.

“The policymakers cite traffic control, public safety, and aesthetics as reasons for adopting the ordinances,” Victoria said.

To read the full article, which was posted Aug. 1, 2016 to Legal Newsline, click here.