ORLANDO, Fla. — Some Central Florida drivers taking their kids to school in the mornings need to slow down.
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Local law enforcement said they have already seen a number of drivers speeding through school zones.
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Our deputies gave out 100 speeding tickets in school zones on the #FirstDayOfSchool. One car was going 57 mph—nearly 3x the 20 mph speed limit. We have zero tolerance for drivers who put kids in danger. Keeping students safe on the way to/from school is everyone’s responsibility. pic.twitter.com/CZ1ybp3dWj
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In fact, Orange County deputies said they gave out 100 tickets for speeding in those areas on the first day of school on Wednesday.
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One car was going nearly three times the speed limit.
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The sheriff’s office says it has zero tolerance for anyone who puts kids in danger.
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