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Parents Held Accountable for Kids on Streets | Des Moines News
Waukee, Iowa, is set to pass a bold new ordinance that would fine parents for letting kids play in the street after warnings — shifting blame from children to caregivers. Already illegal for kids to play on streets, this move aims to hold parents accountable as traffic and city growth surge. Police say fines (up to $855) are meant to encourage supervision and safety education, not punish — and won’t involve criminal records. But critics worry about misuse, especially on residential vs. commercial streets, fearing neighbors could weaponize the rule. The council has already approved it twice…
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