2001 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 89

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road Prior Year Introduction As: HB 43/00 - CGM
Sponsored By:
Delegates Arnick, Mandel, D'Amato, and Dypski
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
07/27
Pre-filed
1/10
First Reading Commerce and Government Matters
1/17
Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m.
2/19
Unfavorable Report by Commerce and Government Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate John S. Arnick, District 7
Delegate C. Richard D'Amato, District 30
Delegate Cornell N. Dypski, District 46
Delegate Adrienne A. Mandel, District 19
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