The Reno City Council has approved a

banning anyone from standing on a traffic island or median for any length of time.

It's to crack down on where people can legally ask drivers for money. The city says panhandling while standing on a traffic island or median is dangerous and the ordinance is for their safety.

The council unanimously approved an ordinance called “Offenses Against Property.’ The ordinance bans climbing, walking, jumping, standing, sitting or lying on certain Reno structures.

Those who violate the rule could be charged with a misdemeanor.