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Thursday, August 30, 2012  Amarillo police on the lookout for school zone violations and cell phone use will not be tolerated.

Thursday, January 19, 2012  A citywide ban of texting while driving is now closer to becoming a reality.

Thursday, November 17, 2011  Texting while driving in a school zone in Amarillo is illegal and eventually, that ban could go citywide.

Thursday, August 04, 2011  The kids will be going back to school before you know it, and the City of Amarillo believes it did the right thing getting ready for it this year, by banning all cell phone use in school zones.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011  If caught using your cell phone without a hands free device you will be issued a ticket.

Tuesday, March 08, 2011  The City of Amarillo Commissioners have voted to ban using your cell phone in school zones.

Tuesday, March 08, 2011  Cell phones are only part of the paroblem for distracted drivers

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  The traffic commission sub-committee had their first ever meeting to day at City Hall.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010  The City of Borger put up signs in their school zones outlawing cell phone use while in the area, but is it effective?

Tuesday, December 14, 2010  Traffic Commission to vote on Wednesday about putting up signs making it illegal to text in school zones.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010  Restricting the use of cell phones in school zones is certainly one of the hottest issues around town. Wednesday, Amarillo's Traffic Commission met to talk about it some more.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010  Amarillo city leaders are considering making the use of cell phones in school zones illegal.

Thursday, August 19, 2010  Amarillo Police gear up for school zones and speeders as school starts

Tuesday, August 18, 2009  With schools starting up next week, the Amarillo Police Department wants you to be aware of driving in school zones. Remember, when the orange lights are flashing the speed limit is 20 miles per hour.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009  In Hereford last night, City Commissioners tabled a "cell phones in school zones" issue.