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Wichita Falls TX Police Department
Friday March 24th, 2017 :: 12:05 p.m. CDT

Advisory

Clarification on New Cell Phone/Driving City Ordinance

Clarification on New City Ordinance:
It has come to the attention of the WFPD that there might be some confusion regarding the new city ordinance banning hand held cell phone use while driving. This pertains ONLY to the Operator of the vehicle Not the passengers.

Sec. 102-67. General Requirements.

(a) An operator of a vehicle may not use a wireless communication device for any purpose while operating a vehicle on any street or highway within the City of Wichita Falls, unless employing a hands-free device.

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Wichita Falls TX Police Department
610 Holliday St
Wichita Falls, TX 76301

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Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 940-720-5000

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