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Gastonia Police Crack Down on School Zone Speeders | Charlotte News
Gastonia police are cracking down hard on unsafe driving near schools—already handing out 60 speeding tickets since the school year began, including one driver going 62 mph in a 25 mph zone. Six drivers were caught passing illegally, five of them ignoring stopped school buses with flashing lights and stop arms extended—complete with video footage of a car zooming past an officer’s hands. Ignoring a school bus can cost you $500, and hitting someone could land you in jail, lose your license, and bring massive fines. Police also urge kids to use crosswalks and walk in groups. Weekly patrols and…
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