Panhandling Ban Approved
Posted/updated on: April 5, 2012 at 9:44 am
LUFKIN — The Lufkin City Council has unanimously approved the final reading of an ordinance prohibiting panhandling and solicitation of vehicle occupants on city roadways. According to KETK, city officials have been citing an increase in solicitation by individuals from vehicle occupants in traffic on public streets, which could threaten the safety and welfare of vehicle occupants and pedestrians, as a reason for introducing the measure.
