Port St. Lucie Police Department cracks down on ‘blocking the box’ in St. Lucie West

The Port St. Lucie Police Department is reminding drivers not to block intersections, especially along St. Lucie West Boulevard. When cars stop in the middle of intersections, it messes with traffic signals and causes longer delays.Stay up to date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25The intersections most affected are:St. Lucie West and Cashmere BoulevardSt. Lucie West and Peacock BoulevardSt. Lucie West and California BoulevardOfficers will first educate drivers about the issue. Later, they will start giving tickets.”Blocking the box” does not save time; it makes traffic worse. The PSLPD asks everyone to be patient and drive safely.Get the latest weather updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. —

The Port St. Lucie Police Department is reminding drivers not to block intersections, especially along St. Lucie West Boulevard. When cars stop in the middle of intersections, it messes with traffic signals and causes longer delays.

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The intersections most affected are:

St. Lucie West and Cashmere BoulevardSt. Lucie West and Peacock BoulevardSt. Lucie West and California Boulevard

Officers will first educate drivers about the issue. Later, they will start giving tickets.

“Blocking the box” does not save time; it makes traffic worse. The PSLPD asks everyone to be patient and drive safely.

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