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TROPHY CLUB, TX -
Hunter Gonzalez keeps his texting and talking on his cell phone to the sidewalk, but the high school freshman says he sees plenty of people zooming through school zones in Trophy Club on their cell phones. "I see it a lot with the kids and I don't know if they are paying attention".
Trophy Club leaders pushed off enforcing the new state law banning cell phone use in school zones unless the driver is using a hands-free device. City leaders did vote late Monday to move forward with the ban, despite the objections of at least one council member and some residents.
Some city leaders raised questions about whether the ban eliminates distracted driving. Police say sometimes the phone conversation can be just as dangerous as the cell phone device. "Hands-free driving can be distracted driving", says Trophy Club Police Chief, Scott Kniffen.
Monday, city council members discussed enforcing the ban and ticketing drivers. Council member, Phil Sterling has expressed concern that the ban might not be effective, but others on the panel want it enforced. "The conversation can be distracting, but at least two hands are on the wheel", said board member, Susan Edstrom.
The ban will affect four schools in the Northwest ISD. Mayor Connie White says she understands the skeptics and critics, but still thinks the ban is a good start. "The law has been passed and we should do what we can to support it", says White.
Parents too are anxious to see the signs go up and the ban enforced. "Hopefully then they will put down the phones", said Elizabeth Zimmerer. The state law banning cell phones in school zones took effect in September.
Trophy Club leaders pushed off enforcing the new state law banning cell phone use in school zones unless the driver is using a hands-free device. City leaders did vote late Monday to move forward with the ban, despite the objections of at least one council member and some residents.
Some city leaders raised questions about whether the ban eliminates distracted driving. Police say sometimes the phone conversation can be just as dangerous as the cell phone device. "Hands-free driving can be distracted driving", says Trophy Club Police Chief, Scott Kniffen.
Monday, city council members discussed enforcing the ban and ticketing drivers. Council member, Phil Sterling has expressed concern that the ban might not be effective, but others on the panel want it enforced. "The conversation can be distracting, but at least two hands are on the wheel", said board member, Susan Edstrom.
The ban will affect four schools in the Northwest ISD. Mayor Connie White says she understands the skeptics and critics, but still thinks the ban is a good start. "The law has been passed and we should do what we can to support it", says White.
Parents too are anxious to see the signs go up and the ban enforced. "Hopefully then they will put down the phones", said Elizabeth Zimmerer. The state law banning cell phones in school zones took effect in September.
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