Back to school means school zone fines

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Back to school means school zones will be back in effect. Here's a reminder of what those tickets can cost you.

The average fine for going ten miles over the speed limit in a school zone is:

• $245 in Houston
• $225 in Sugar Land and Baytown
• $222 in Galveston
• $220 in Pasadena
• $125 in Texas City
• $250 in Katy

Beginning in September, a new state law goes into effect. No one is allowed to talk on a hand held cell phone in a school zone. There is a hefty fine if you're cited.

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