North Texas city bans cell phone use in school zones

[RB TexLa]

I wasn't at the meeting that did this and don't agree with it, but I'm sure some of the questions to the council went like this.

Q. If it's unsafe to drive and use the cell phones around where kids walk why will it still be allowed where adults walk.

A. Well, simply some of our citizens are just a little more equal than others.

Q. Aren't there adult employees there to make sure the kids are safe?

A. Your expecting these employees to do their jobs is not appreciated.


http://www.nbc5i.com/education/14989176/detail.html?rss=dfw&psp=news

UNIVERSITY PARK, Texas -- Another North Texas city will crack down on cell phone use in school zones beginning Monday.

The University Park City Council unanimously approved the ordinance, which prohibits the use of cell phones without hands-free devices in school zones. The ordinance also bans text messaging.

The penalty is a fine of up to $99. The tickets will not go on drivers' records because it doesn't violate the Texas traffic code.

[BadgerKid]

1. Isn't "inattentive driving" a violation? n/t

[Massacure]

2. Are they banning the use of cell phones. or banning the use of cell phones while driving?

[Swamp Rat]

3. Let's ban the University Park City Council

No, let's banish them to a island with no government and NO CELL PHONES.