Queen City police and QC ISD join forces to make school zones safe

In an attempt to make Queen City school zones a safer place, the Queen City Police Department will be monitoring and enforcing violations of cell phone laws with school zones.
Queen City has posted signs alerting citizens that cell phone use while driving within school zones is prohibited.
Law enforcement officials say misuse of electronics such as texting while driving, dialing while driving and even texting while in school drop-off and pick-up lines is very dangerous and presents a hazard not only to children but also to adults and property.
Driving while distracted is a real threat to safety. A large percentage of traffic-related accidents and deaths are caused by motorists who are driving while distracted. These accidents include texting, dialing, using sites such as YouTube, Facebook, taking photos and video recording.
Fines for driving while using a cell phone in a school zone can be as much as $500. 
Should injuries occur as the result of accidents where mobile device distraction was a contributing factor, the penalties may result in jail time and higher fines.
The Queen City Police Department and Queen City ISD are asking drivers to refrain from the use of your cell phones or other wireless devices in the school zones.