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School zones and cell phones

By Shirley Parks

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Sands Realty 210-414-0966 Texas License #0331413

August 16, 2010 12:59 AM

Johnson HS Central Catholic HS

Only one more week of summer vacation! The new school year starts on August 23 for public schools in San Antonio and Catholic schools started today.

Remember that two new laws are in effect regarding cell phone use while driving. One bans teen drivers from using cell phones and text messaging devices; the other prohibits drivers from using handheld cell phones in school crossing zones.

Have a great school year and stay safe.

photos: neisd.net cchs-satx.org

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Dan and Amy Schuman

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Solon, OH

Luxury Home Specialists

Shirley, interesting new laws. Personally, I think cell phones should be banned in cars, period, for all drivers. Enforcement will be the determining factor on the success of these laws. Thanks for sharing.

Aug 16, 2010 01:08 AM

Shirley Parks

Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX

Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

Dan and Amy, I absolutely agree with you! Yesterday we were driving behind a man who was deeply engaged in a cell phone conversation all the while weaving from the outer lane to the shoulder of the freeway.

Aug 16, 2010 01:14 AM

Margaret Woda

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD

Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

The statistics are staggering for accidents that occur while talking on the cell phone and texting. I've started putting my cell phone in my purse, where I can't reach it while driving. Now... if we could just get the other drivers to stop tedting/talking while driving, the road would be a safer place.

Aug 16, 2010 01:32 AM

Suzanne McLaughlin

Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN

Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

My new phone is great in one respect...I can't email and drive anymore. I can barely talk on it. Not user-friendly. So, it keeps me and everyone else much safer. Everyone should have my phone. Fewer accidents!

Great reminders, Shirley!

Aug 16, 2010 01:40 AM

Joe Harvey

Lake Worth Real Estate - Lake Worth, FL

I agree cell phones should be banned while driving. Every time I see a dangerous situation on the road these days the reason is a cell phone.

Aug 16, 2010 01:53 AM

Ann Allen Hoover

RE/MAX Advantage South - Hoover, AL

CDPE SRES ASP e-PRO Realtor - Homes for Sale - AL

Birmingham just passed a law prohibiting texting while driving......there have been rumblings that cell phone use will be next. I hope so!

Aug 16, 2010 08:41 AM

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