This practice led to rising violent crime, and by the early ’90s, the victims were increasingly children. On July 17, 1991, Julia Parker, a popular 17-year-old high school student in East New York, ...

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In fact, that’s why unnecessarily beeping the horn is considered a traffic offence in Queensland. While, typically, a fine of $96 applies, a maximum of 20 penalty units can also be levied ...