In the neighboring town of Flower Mound, there is a new city ordinance. Don't even think about using your hand-held cell phone in a school zone!
I think this is the way most cities will start to go. Although there have been no accidents reported citing a cell phone as a cause, crossing guards are seeing more and more drivers on the phone during school zone hours.
This follows a similar ban on hand-held phones in Highland Park, Texas.
The fine will be $75 to start and may jump to $200 for repeat offenders. This ban also incorporates text messaging. I think that is way more of a danger than being on a cell phone but all of them are distractions, even using a hands-free device.
I have to admit that I am frequently on the phone with my own daughter in the car because it's convenient to make calls while driving. I just have to remind myself that no deal, phone call or transcription of a number is more important than my life, that of my daughter, or a complete stranger's! What do you think? Are you seeing similar bans in your city?
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