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Four draw warnings for school phone use
By ANNE MARIE KILDAY
West University Police wrote two warning tickets to drivers who were using cell phones near West U Elementary School this Monday morning and two at afternoon pickup.
It was the first day of school since the city’s cell-phone ordinance took effect. The ordinance prohibits the use of cell phones in the four-block radius surrounding the elementary school.
The City Council adopted the nation’s strictest cell phone ban last spring. The ordinance prohibits the use of cellular phones, including hands-free devices, during the hours that the school zone is in effect. That’s from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., and from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., on school days.
The fine for using a cell phone in the area is $200, with repeat offenses punishable by a $500 fine.
“We wrote a couple of warnings, but no actual citations were issued,” said police Lt. Charlie Deily. “You are always gong to have somebody who either didn’t know or forgot, or just didn’t see the signs.”
The police will likely issue warnings to drivers the first few days the ordinance is in effect, although they can issue citations.
The ordinance does not apply to people who are using their cell phones to call for emergency assistance to police or fire officials.
It was the first day of school since the city’s cell-phone ordinance took effect. The ordinance prohibits the use of cell phones in the four-block radius surrounding the elementary school.
The City Council adopted the nation’s strictest cell phone ban last spring. The ordinance prohibits the use of cellular phones, including hands-free devices, during the hours that the school zone is in effect. That’s from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., and from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., on school days.
The fine for using a cell phone in the area is $200, with repeat offenses punishable by a $500 fine.
“We wrote a couple of warnings, but no actual citations were issued,” said police Lt. Charlie Deily. “You are always gong to have somebody who either didn’t know or forgot, or just didn’t see the signs.”
The police will likely issue warnings to drivers the first few days the ordinance is in effect, although they can issue citations.
The ordinance does not apply to people who are using their cell phones to call for emergency assistance to police or fire officials.
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