No Drop Off ordinance goes into effect this fall

Parents dropping off the children will see new drop off signs around Cameron ISD schools when classes return Aug. 15.

New signs went up July 2 for parents and citizens to take notice before the new school year begins.  

The City of Cameron approved a No Drop Off ordinance in May, which means parents will have to use the designated school drop off points beginning in August. The Cameron Police Department will be monitoring and issuing citations to those who violate the ordinance.  

The ordinance states that the operator of any motor vehicle or other conveyance shall not stop, stand, park, or leave standing an attended or unattended motor vehicle or momentarily pick up or discharge a passenger on any portion of a street, roadway, or highway described below provided signs are posted indicating the prohibition.

Signs are in place in the following locations: East 12th Street between North Fannin Avenue and North Lee Avenue; North Fannin Avenue between East 22nd Street and the northwest corner of the Cameron Independent School District property line; East 22nd between North Fannin Avenue and East 21st Street; East 21st between North Washington Avenue and North Hoover Avenue; and North Washington Avenue between East 21st Street and East 22nd Street.

Restrictions will be enforced from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on days when schools within the Cameron Independent School District are in session and conducting school.