During Labor Day weekend, Anne Arundel police will be issuing traffic tickets to drivers caught using local roads to bypass Route 50 on their way to the Eastern Shore.
“We’re having some issues with individuals who, in an attempt to get closer to the toll, are using access roads where there are signs stating they’re for local traffic only, such as residents who use them every day,” said Sgt. John Gilmer, police spokesman.
Police will enforce restrictions on East College Parkway and Skidmore Drive and issue tickets for “failure to obey roadway signs.”
In addition to the signs in place, police will post warnings on College Parkway near Green Holly Drive to notify motorists of the restrictions beyond Cape St. Claire Road.
Permanent signs are posted on Route 50 eastbound as well as the access roads.
“When backups occur, we will have enhanced enforcement by the police department,” County Executive John R. Leopold said in a statement.
“East College Parkway and Skidmore Drive are for residents and local businesses only. Backups are frustrating for everyone, but we want to make sure residents can safely return home.”
