Flags on highways

Oxfordshire County Council’s position on the flying of flags from highway infrastructure across England is as follows.

As a council we proudly fly both the Union Jack and St George’s flags. In common with councils all over the country our advice is that people should avoid hanging or painting flags where they may cause highway safety risks including reduced visibility or distractions for motorists cyclists or pedestrians.

We would also advise people not to risk injuring themselves or causing damage. We would only take immediate action to remove something if it poses a danger to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.

We very much welcome people flying flags on their own private property.