St. Louis leaders are taking a tough approach to stop people from asking for money at exit ramps.

Director of Human Services Bill Siedhoff says some panhandlers are so aggressive that drivers are intimidated.   Siedhoff says some drivers have changed their routes to avoid the ramps such as one at Interstate 64 and 14th Street.

To address the problem, the city has put up “no begging” signs at 25 locations and plans another two dozen.