EL PASO- Get caught speeding or texting while driving in an active El Paso school zone and pay more than $200.

A recent survey polled 80 police departments and courts in Texas and the average fine for speeding in a school zone in El Paso is $223. In El Paso, the average fine for cell phone violations in school zones is $114. So put down that phone, pay attention to the signs, and you may avoid an unpleasant "gift" from El Paso Police.