Oklahoma Bans Phones in School Zones

Oklahoma Targets Distracted Driving

Starting November 1, Oklahoma drivers will face penalties for using or even holding a cell phone in active school zones or construction areas.

The new law aims to protect pedestrians, students, and road workers in high-risk areas. Violators can be fined up to $100, though no points will be added to a driver’s record.

Focus on Safety Around Children

Lawmakers say the change reflects Oklahoma’s growing concern about distracted driving injuries. “No text or call is worth a life,” said one official who backed the bill.

Parents and teachers have welcomed the move, noting that distracted driving incidents near schools have increased in recent years.

Oklahoma’s Broader Road Safety Push

The law joins a series of state efforts to reduce traffic fatalities, including public awareness campaigns and expanded enforcement zones.

State officials hope Oklahoma’s drivers will respond by putting their phones down and keeping their focus on the road — especially when kids are nearby.

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