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  • Violators visiting closed National Parks could be fined $50

    10/06/2013 6:06:28 PM PDT · by don-o · 81 replies
    myfoxdc5 ^ | October 6, 2013 | Karen Gray Houston
    WASHINGTON, DC - So far, the National Park Police don't seem to be targeting visitors jumping over barricades to see the monuments or use federal parks. But violators could technically be ticketed and fined $50. Fox 5 found many out-of-town tourists ignoring signs that say parks and attractions are closed. Dozens of locals who normally play beach volleyball in a section of West Potomac Park were there enjoying the weather and some games this afternoon. Some didn't realize the park was closed. Others aware of the government shutdown thought a $50 fine was too steep. We called the Park Police...