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![A park bench can be an ideal spot for relaxation. [©Shutterstock, 2010]](/image/350x200/4679_park.jpg)
U.S. Government » State and Local Agencies
ParksA park can be as simple as a grassy area with a playground or more elaborate to include hiking trails and stables.
A park is managed and maintained at the state or a local level. Read about park management.
![Traffic school, while often a legal requirement, teaches drivers to be safer behind the wheel. [©Shutterstock, 2010]](/image/125x125/4964_traffic_school.jpg)
U.S. Government » State and Local Agencies Traffic SchoolRead about traffic school and why it's required for some drivers. |
![Community centers are located in many communities. [©Jupiter Images, 2009]](/image/125x125/3506_community_centers.jpg)
U.S. Government » State and Local Agencies Community CentersCommunity centers offer valuable classes, services and programs. |
![Police departments in large cities cover several precincts. [©Jupiter Images, 2010]](/image/125x125/4779_police_departments.jpg)
U.S. Government » State and Local Agencies Police DepartmentsPolice departments are made up of a number of different offices and titled positions. |
![Lemon laws are in place to protect consumers from faulty products. [©Jupiter Images, 2009]](/image/125x125/lemon_law.jpg)
U.S. Government » State and Local Agencies Lemon LawFind out how you are protected under the lemon law. |
![Traffic congestion is one of the drawbacks of a daily suburban commute. [©Jupiter Images, 2009]](/image/125x125/4836_traffic.jpg)
U.S. Government » State and Local Agencies TrafficTraffic congestion can cause a multitude of environmental and infrastructure problems. |
![Types of community service can include working in soup kitchens and donation centers. [© Jupiter Images, 2010]](/image/125x125/4523_community_service.jpg)
U.S. Government » State and Local Agencies Community ServiceLearn about community service for criminal offenders. |
![A city planner helps to create better communities. [©Jupiter Images, 2009]](/image/125x125/3484_city_planning.jpg)
U.S. Government » State and Local Agencies City PlanningCity planning brings community stakeholders together to decide what is best for the community. |
![There may be a fee associated with searching court records. [©Jupiter Images, 2009]](/image/125x125/3539_Court_Records.jpg)
U.S. Government » State and Local Agencies Court RecordsThere are two types of court records -- federal and state. |
![Auto accidents are common --- and often preventable. [© Jupiter Images, 2009]](/image/125x125/accidents.jpg)
U.S. Government » State and Local Agencies AccidentsLearn about the leading causes of automobile accidents and the steps that are taken to prevent them. |
![The Florida discovery process helps eliminate surprises during trials. [©Jupiter Images, 2009]](/image/125x125/Florida_Criminal_Law.jpg)
U.S. Government » State and Local Agencies Florida Criminal LawLearn how Florida criminal law differs from other states. |
