Police give citations to drivers at school pickup in Lake Wales

LAKE WALES, Fla. (WFLA) — Lake Wales police have started issuing tickets to people who are getting in line at school drop-off and pick-up and parking on the street near Hillcrest Elementary School.

Many parents and school administrators are familiar with this occurrence: long lines that impact traffic at school drop-off and pick-up.

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“We’re getting complaints not only from the residents but from the school staff,” said Lt. Dale Hampton with the Lake Wales Police Department.

Hampton said the traffic around the school has been a challenge for years, with some drivers blocking driveways and crosswalks…

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