2000 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 43

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road
Sponsored By:
Delegate Arnick
Entitled:
Vehicle Laws - Use of Hand-Held Telephone While Driving - Prohibition

Synopsis:

Prohibiting the driver of a motor vehicle from using a hand-held telephone while the vehicle is in motion; and providing that a driver convicted of using a telephone in a prohibited manner is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
08/31
Pre-filed
1/12
First Reading Commerce and Government Matters
Hearing 1/26 at 1:00 p.m.
1/19
Hearing cancelled
Hearing 1/26 at 2:00 p.m.
1/26
Hearing cancelled
Hearing 2/9 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- ABANDONED; AMBULANCES; BUSES; etc.
PENALTIES
SAFETY -see also- OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
TELEPHONES
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Transportation
( 21-1123 , 27-101 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered