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No cell phones for students in schools this year


Shown at a sign posted on the campus of Haleyville City Schools warning the public about cell phone usage while on campus, from left, Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson, Interim Superintendent Candy Garner, High School Principal Dr. Davey Reed and Elementary Reading Specialist Leah Epperson.
HALEYVILLE - A new state law is putting students using their cell phones during school hours on hold.

New law gives police new tool to combat distracted driving

WINSTON COUNTY - Alabama’s “hands-free” law, which largely prohibits holding a cell phone or other “wireless telecommunications device” or using one without hands-free technology while driving, went into full effect June 15, following a one-year grace period during violations resulted in warnings rather than citations.