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All holiday decorations banned from toll booths along Florida's Turnpike
Motorist complaints prompt prohibition
By Bianca Prieto, Orlando Sentinel
9:43 AM EST, December 7, 2010
While many Floridians are spreading holiday cheer, one government agency has banned it: the Florida Turnpike Enterprise.
Holiday decorations of any kind have been banned from all toll booths along the 460 miles of toll highways run by the agency, which is part of the Florida Department of Transportation, a spokeswoman said.
The ban was put in place several months ago after some motorists complained about decorations.
"Some Christian organizations complained about Halloween decorations," said spokeswoman Christa Deason.
Turnpike leaders have now decided to ban holiday decorations of any kind, she said. The Florida Turnpike Enterprise does not spend any money on decorations for any holiday.
Deason added that while contracted toll booth workers are free to celebrate any holidays of their choice, they should not do so inside the shared booths.
"The toll booth is not the appropriate place" for celebrating, Deason said.
Bianca Prieto can be reached at bprieto@orlandosentinel.com or 407-420-5620.
Copyright © 2010, Orlando Sentinel
All holiday decorations banned from toll booths along Florida's Turnpike
Motorist complaints prompt prohibition
By Bianca Prieto, Orlando Sentinel
9:43 AM EST, December 7, 2010
While many Floridians are spreading holiday cheer, one government agency has banned it: the Florida Turnpike Enterprise.
Holiday decorations of any kind have been banned from all toll booths along the 460 miles of toll highways run by the agency, which is part of the Florida Department of Transportation, a spokeswoman said.
The ban was put in place several months ago after some motorists complained about decorations.
"Some Christian organizations complained about Halloween decorations," said spokeswoman Christa Deason.
Turnpike leaders have now decided to ban holiday decorations of any kind, she said. The Florida Turnpike Enterprise does not spend any money on decorations for any holiday.
Deason added that while contracted toll booth workers are free to celebrate any holidays of their choice, they should not do so inside the shared booths.
"The toll booth is not the appropriate place" for celebrating, Deason said.
Bianca Prieto can be reached at bprieto@orlandosentinel.com or 407-420-5620.
Copyright © 2010, Orlando Sentinel