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Withdrawn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