SENATE BILL 23

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road

Sponsored By:

Senator Baker

Entitled:

Vehicle Laws - Use of Hand-Held Telephone During Operation of a Motor Vehicle - Prohibited

Synopsis:

Prohibiting the driver of a motor vehicle from operating a hand-held telephone while the motor vehicle is being operated on a highway and is traveling at a speed greater than 10 miles per hour; providing specified exceptions; providing that a violation of the Act is a misdemeanor and is subject to a fine not to exceed $500; etc.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

09/19

Pre-filed

1/10

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

1/17

Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m.

2/26

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

House 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

( 16-402 , 21-1123 , 27-101 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered