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.

"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.

“No parking” signs were installed.

"A few weeks ago, we went out and had officers educate them and talk to the people that were parked on the crosswalk, parked blocking people's driveways w

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