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Neighborhood annoyed by residents ‘playing police’: ‘This is how you turn Haarlem’s nicest street into its unfriendliest’

Neighborhood annoyed by residents ‘playing police’: ‘This is how you turn Haarlem’s nicest street into its unfriendliest’

Residents of Korte Houtstraat in Haarlem have sparked controversy by attempting to force cyclists to dismount using gates, leading neighbors to complain about them "playing police officer." While some residents want to address traffic safety, others in the Vijfhoek neighborhood criticize the aggressive tactics for creating an unfriendly atmosphere in the street.

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