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Graffiti and the Law
The Consequences
Graffiti vandalism is a criminal offense. Vandals may be sentenced up to six months in a correctional facility, be required to perform community service, pay as much as $1,000 in fines, make restitution to the victimized property owner for the amount of the damage, and/or attend educational classes. In addition, juveniles may lose their drivers licenses or have their driving privileges delayed. Parents of taggers may also be ordered to pay fines and restitution and attend educational classes or participate in community service with their juvenile.
Graffiti in Red Deer
In many larger cities, a bylaw requires that property owners keep all walls, buildings, fences, signs and other structures and surfaces visible from the public right-of-way free of graffiti. Red Deer does not have a specific graffiti bylaw in place at this time, however reports and complaints of graffiti can be handled as a public nuisance under bylaw No. 3150/95.
Did you know, Red Deer has a Curfew Bylaw for children 16 and under? Check out the bylaw website at www.city.red-deer.ab.ca for more information about Red Deer's bylaws.
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