If You Spot a Painted Purple Fence, This Is What It Means

The practice may sound strange, but it’s actually backed by law in several U.S. states. Instead of putting up dozens of “Keep Out” signs that can fade, fall, or get stolen, property owners use purple paint as a clear, durable warning. It’s a legal substitute for signage in many rural and wooded areas — especially where hunters, hikers, or wanderers might cross private land without realizing it.