Look Ma, No Hands!!

by Matt Register, Realtor/Owner on August 22, 2009

Starting September 1, 2009, Texan motorists are now required to use a hands-free device in a school zone. This includes receiving and sending texts, e-mails, or phone calls.

HHMPUPSignTo prevent any confusion as to what defines a school zone, the city or county must post a sign that conforms to the TxDot standards at every entrance of a school zone. If you are caught using a cell phone in these parameters, a fine can be issued. If there are no signs, then “affirmative defense” suggests a warning instead of a citation.

So, however silly you look conversing with your bluetooth, at least our children will be safe while you do it.

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Matt Register, Realtor/Owner

Matt is a Principal at Corporate Finance Associates, a mid-market investment bank, in Houston. He is responsible for the marketing and website support of the company. He has a BS from the United States Military Academy at West Point and an MBA from Rice University in Houston.

You can read more about Matt here.

Contact directly at 713.302.3240 or matt@rrea.com.

6 Responses to “Look Ma, No Hands!!”

  1. Eric Lee August 22, 2009 at 5:33 PM #

    Where did you get your blog layout from? I’d like to get one like it for my blog.

  2. Eric August 22, 2009 at 10:43 PM #

    Thanks for the warning.

  3. stayathomemomma August 22, 2009 at 11:37 PM #

    I, for one, am way too cool to wear one of those bluetooth devices. I will not be one of “those guys”.

  4. Luke August 23, 2009 at 11:38 AM #

    i love rules!

  5. Brenda August 23, 2009 at 7:23 PM #

    Wow, thats like next week. Why haven’t we heard about this?

  6. Mary August 25, 2009 at 1:43 PM #

    Then buy a BMW. They are Bluetooth compatible and you are hands free.

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