top of page
Search

Protest Etiquette - Do's and Do Not's

Feb 24, 2025
1 min read

So you’ve decided to PROTEST

Here’s what to do and not to do…


D0 Peaceful Protest

DO stay only on public sidewalks or other walk areas on the public right-of-way

DO stay on the outside 5 feet of the sidewalk (next to the curb)

DO make signs of cardboard and/or paper placards

DO disperse when directed by a police officer

DO demonstrate on foot

DO marching in single file


DO NOT make excessive noise

DO NOT use vehicles of any kind in protests

DO NOT disguise weapons in signs

DO NOT pickets in groups larger than 15 persons

DO NOT block ingress or egress of any business or public facility.

DO NOT block free passage of any street or sidewalk


AND MOST IMPORTANTLY – if you get arrested … DO NOT SAY A WORD!

Do call your attorney.

 
 
 

Recent Posts

See All
Take ACTION! - Georgia HB 441

Copy below and email your representatives by Wednesday 2/26 Judiciary Non Civil Committee email phone Sharon Cooper...

 
 
 
How to Hold a Successful Protest

Before a Protest or Demonstration make sure … 15 persons or less: Give the chief of police of the City of Columbus a written notice at...

 
 
 

Comments


bottom of page