School opens today in all Katy-area public school districts and law enforcement agencies are reminding all drivers to be especially attentive when driving through or near school zones.
Today marks the opening of the new school year in Katy ISD, as well as area school districts including Lamar CISD, Royal ISD, Alief ISD, Cy-Fair ISD and Brazos ISD.
In many cases, students are walking or riding bicycles to a new, unfamiliar school or are simply distracted by the first day of school.
Police said they will be maintaining high visibility near schools as a reminder to motorists. School zone speed limits will be in effect and there is no “grace period” for drivers caught speeding.
Tickets can also be issued to motorists caught using cell phones while driving through a school zone.
