City says new ordinance reducing panhandling
A new ordinance that bans people in vehicles from giving or receiving items from pedestrians has helped reduce panhandling in Fayetteville, city officials say.The Fayetteville City Council adopted the ordinance four months ago to help keep the roadways clear, prevent accidents and promote pedestrian safety. Brandon Christian, the lawyer for the Fayetteville Police Department, has emphasized that the measure, which he calls a motor vehicle regulation, is not a new panhandling […]
