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If your student is a car pickup, you will see this sign tomorrow. Do not be offended or think that someone is singling you out. It is the law and has been since 2013.  For the safety of our students, as well as our staff who are working the pickup duties, DO NOT USE YOUR CELL PHONE IN A SCHOOL ZONE.

(Excerpt from the Texas Department of Transportation:)

“One in five crashes involves driver distraction. Drivers who use cell phones in their vehicles have a higher risk of collision than drivers who don’t, whether holding the phone or using a hands-free device.

Cell Phone Prohibitions

  • Drivers with learner’s permits are prohibited from using handheld cell phones in the first six months of driving.
  • Drivers under the age of 18 are prohibited from using wireless communications devices.
  • School bus operators are prohibited from using cell phones while driving if children are present.
  • In school zones, all drivers are prohibited from texting and using handheld devices while driving.

Fines and Cell Phone Ordinance Types

Fines range from $200 to $500.”

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