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On February 21, 2017, Sugar Land City Council approved an ordinance that prohibited the use of portable electronic devices while driving a vehicle in Sugar Land unless the device was in hands-free mode or being used for an emergency. This action by Council was the result of an extensive education campaign and public review process. On September 20, 2017, City Council repealed this ordinance after the Texas Legislature approved a less restrictive law that preempts local control.
With the state’s requirement for a less restrictive law, Sugar Land police will focus on continued public education to encourage motorists to avoid the use of electronic devices while driving.