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Police eye school zones today.

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| August 24, 2006 | This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Steve Lyttle

Aug. 24--Police across the region say they aren't waiting for the start of classes Friday and Monday in public schools -- they will be watching school zones today for motorists who are speeding or breaking other laws.

Several area police departments, including Charlotte-Mecklenburg, are using various strategies to call attention to the upcoming start of the school year.

For private school students, classes already have begun this week.

The first day of school is Friday for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg and Union County systems. School begins Monday in Gaston County.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police conducted a traffic…

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