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Friday, February 01, 2013  Amarillo Police will begin issuing full citations for those who violate the city ordinance that prohibits the use of cell phones while driving on Saturday.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012 

Friday, August 03, 2012  $200 fines facing distracted drivers

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  Many people in Amarillo feel texting and driving bans in school zones are not enough- they want texting and driving banned completely.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  Texting and driving isn't only a concern for other motorists, several cyclists said they too feel unsafe on the roads because of texting drivers.

Monday, June 11, 2012  UPDATE--- Amarillo Lawyer Jeff Tankersley was killed Sunday afternoon when a car struck him while he was riding his bicycle down South Dowell Road.

Friday, May 18, 2012  One family from Wellman, Texas was in the Panhandle Thursday, using their tragic story to educate teens about what texting while driving can do.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  The Amarillo Traffic Commission met Monday morning to discuss new data it has collected. Canyon City Commissioners also met Monday evening to go over a new ordinance.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  Many of us are guilty of texting and driving.Tonight the Canyon City Commission will meet to discuss a possible ban on that behavior.

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

Friday, July 08, 2011  The report, "Distracted Driving: What Research Shows and What States Can Do" summed up all the data on distracted drivers through January this year and focused on cell phones and text messages.

Wednesday, July 06, 2011  It's the ongoing battle of whether or not texting while driving should be banned and now the City of Amarillo is deciding its stance on the issue.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  Driving our roadways and texting, something that has caused accidents nation wide, so some Texas lawmakers wanted a bill banning it.

Thursday, April 01, 2010  In the past year there have been three wrecks that have left 11 people dead all due to distracted driving here in the panhandle.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010  Tuesday evening, A.I.S.D. educators, parents, and students participated in "Let it Ring" an educational program about the distractions that often make teens have bad car accidents.