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Meadowbrook drivers risk fine, jail if stop to watch fireworks

Published: June 30, 2010 4:36 PM
By DAVID J. LOPEZ  david.lopez@newsday.com

Quick ReadTroopers will patrol the area and ticket violators or tow vehicles, state police said, and temporary road and ramp closures are possible.

People watch as fireworks light up the sky

Photo credit: Newsday file / Karen Wiles Stab | People watch as fireworks light up the sky at the TD Bank "Celebrate America" fireworks show at Eisenhower Park. (June 27, 2009)

Drivers who stop or pull over on the Meadowbrook Parkway to watch fireworks displays risk being fined or jailed or having their cars towed, state officials said Wednesday.

State Police and the Department of Transportation advised motorists to instead "arrive early and park in designated spectator parking areas only" on Saturday for the Eisenhower Park and Nassau Coliseum Fair displays.

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What do you think of proposed penalties for stopping to watch fireworks on Meadowbrook Parkway.

I'm fine with police laying down the law. It's definitely a safety hazard. I agree with the fines, but any jail time would be outrageous. It's an outrage. Let us watch the fireworks in peace!