Is it illegal to distribute leaflets in the street?

Legal analysis: whether distributing leaflets is illegal or not cannot be generalized. The key depends on the content and quantity of leaflets. If the contents of the leaflet are only advertisements and commodity information, it is not illegal; If the content of the leaflet is insulting or slandering others, it may be suspected of insulting or slandering others; If the content of the leaflet is to spread false information, gossip, etc. And the number is large, which may be suspected of spreading false information or disturbing social order; If the contents of the leaflets are anti-Party, anti-society, defaming the party and the country, a large number of them may be suspected of endangering national security. As long as you are suspected of committing a crime, you will be investigated for criminal responsibility if you are caught.

Strictly speaking, it is illegal and violates the Law on Public Security Administration Punishment. Generally speaking, the punishment for being caught is a warning.

Legal basis: Article 43 of the Advertising Law of People's Republic of China (PRC). No unit or individual may send advertisements to their residences, means of transportation, etc. Or send advertisements to the parties in the form of electronic information without their consent or request.

If an advertisement is sent by electronic information, the true identity and contact information of the sender shall be clearly stated, and the receiver shall be provided with a way to refuse to continue receiving it.