AR Act 27-51-1609, also known as the Fewer Distractions Means Safer Driving Act's school zone provision, prohibits drivers from using a handheld wireless telephone in a school zone during school hours when children are present and outside the building. This restriction covers texting and using social media but allows for hands-free devices like Bluetooth for voice calls. A law enforcement officer can stop and detain a driver to check for compliance with this specific school zone law.
Using your phone, even for a quick text or call, is a major distraction. Those few seconds could be the difference between a safe trip and a tragic accident. Let's make a pact to give our full attention to the road when our kids are nearby.