2004 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 5

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Licensing and Registration
Sponsored By:
Delegates Bronrott, Mandel, and Holmes
Entitled:
Motor Vehicles - Learners' Permits and Provisional Licenses - Restriction on Use of a Wireless Communication Device While Driving

Synopsis:

Requiring the Motor Vehicle Administration to impose a restriction on learners' instructional permits and provisional drivers' licenses that prohibits permit holders or licensees from using a specified wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; providing for specified exceptions; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
10/10
Pre-filed
1/14
First Reading Environmental Matters
1/20
Hearing 2/4 at 1:00 p.m.
3/15
Withdrawn
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate William A. Bronrott, District 16
Delegate Marvin E. Holmes, Jr., District 23B
Delegate Adrienne A. Mandel, District 19
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
DRIVERS' LICENSES
MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- ABANDONED; AMBULANCES; BUSES; etc.
MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION
SAFETY -see also- OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
TELECOMMUNICATIONS -see also- TELEPHONES
TELEPHONES
Bill affects the following Statute:
Transportation
( 16-113 )

Documents:

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