HANDS OFF CELL PHONES IN SCHOOL ZONES
August 23, 2010 · Filed Under Events and News
As many schools open for a new year on Monday, remember to put down the cell phone when driving through school zones.
Using a cell phone while driving in a school zone is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $200. Cell phones can be used only with a hands-free device, in a stopped vehicle or to place a call to emergency authorities.
The National Safety Council has called for a total ban on cell phone use by drivers nationwide, based on estimates that the practice contributes to 6 percent of the 636,000 annual crashes. About half the crashes result in injuries, including 2,600 deaths, the NSC reported.