Transportation Code · §545.425

Wireless Device Use in a School Crossing Zone

Wireless Device Use in a School Crossing Zone (§545.425): key points and worked practice questions for Texas peace officer exam preparation.

Key points

  • Active school crossing zone
  • No use of hand-held wireless device while operating motor vehicle
  • Limited exceptions for hands-free / stopped / emergency

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Worked examples

Worked example 1

Within a school crossing zone, electronic-device use restrictions are:

  1. Same as elsewhere
  2. More restrictive — generally no use of a hand-held wireless device while operating a motor vehicle within an active school crossing zone (with statutory exceptions) Correct
  3. Permitted with hands-free only after sunset
  4. Permitted only on weekends
Why: §545.425 prohibits use of a hand-held wireless device in active school crossing zones (and on the property of a public school during school hours when used while driving), with limited exceptions (stopped, hands-free, emergencies).
Statute: Tex. Transp. Code §545.425

Statutory definitions for this topic

Active school crossing zone Tex. Transp. Code §545.425
A school crossing zone during school hours when children are present. Hand-held wireless device use while operating a motor vehicle is prohibited (limited exceptions for hands-free / stopped / emergency).