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NewsNovember 28, 2016

BAINBRIDGE, Pa. -- A community has painted a blue stripe between the double-yellow lines on some streets to express support for police, firefighters and ambulance workers. But the state Department of Transportation is concerned Conoy Township might have crossed a line -- figuratively, that is. The stripe doesn't comply with state highway rules. PennDOT spokesman Greg Penny said drivers could get confused, and the township could be liable if the coloring causes a crash...

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Road stripe to honor cops crosses line

BAINBRIDGE, Pa. -- A community has painted a blue stripe between the double-yellow lines on some streets to express support for police, firefighters and ambulance workers. But the state Department of Transportation is concerned Conoy Township might have crossed a line -- figuratively, that is. The stripe doesn't comply with state highway rules. PennDOT spokesman Greg Penny said drivers could get confused, and the township could be liable if the coloring causes a crash.

-- Associated Press

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