At Websticker we fully support the freedom of speech and do not reject any print projects based on political or religious content. However, we, at times do refuse to print something we view as “over the line”, though we have no exact written policy on this. There is no list of “seven words you can’t put on a bumper sticker”.
In general, our informal test is to check with fellow co-workers and use this simple rule of thumb; “is this something we wouldn’t mind our children seeing on a car?” Blatant pornography, hate and F-bombs are probably not going to be printed. It’s always good to check up front whether a printing company has a problem with potentially controversial copy. Every company may draw “the line” in a different spot.
Most of the time when we get a questionable (or in our minds, ridiculously stupid) sticker requests we simply smile and run the job. Yes, we’ll even still do the layout at no charge. We want all custom stickers to look their best even if it’s a statement we strongly disagree with. In our view, it’s the person driving around with the sticker on their car that’s going to be judged. So, print (and display) what you will, and let the world be the judge of your cleverness, opinions and psychological well-being.
Jeff Nicholson is the founder and Creative Director at 
2 Responses
I would like to have a bumper sticker printed that says, “Welcome to the city of Pit Bulls and Parolees in the Valley of Sodom and Gomorrah. “
Is this permissible? I live in Canon City, CO and there are 13 prisons in the area and everyone has pit bulls and loads and loads of parolees.
Sure you can print that. There are a lot of words so text might have to be kind of small, but you can do it…