HOUSE BILL 817

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road

Sponsored By:

Delegates Kelley, Parker, and V. Turner

Entitled:

Vehicle Laws - Commercial Vehicles - Use of Wireless Communication Devices While Driving - Prohibitions

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a driver of a school vehicle that is in motion and carrying passengers from using a wireless communication device; prohibiting a driver of a commercial motor vehicle that is in motion from using the driver's hands to use a wireless communication device; establishing a $250 fine for a violation of the Act; authorizing a court to waive the fine under specified circumstances; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/8

First Reading Environmental Matters

2/9

Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.

3/7

Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Darryl A. Kelley, District 26

Delegate Rosetta C. Parker, District 47

Delegate Veronica Turner, District 26

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT; APPEALS; DISTRICT; ORPHANS'; etc.

FINES

MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- ABANDONED; AMBULANCES; BUSES; etc.

SAFETY -see also- OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY

SCHOOL BUSES

TELECOMMUNICATIONS -see also- TELEPHONES

TELEPHONES

TRUCKS

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Transportation

( 21-1124 , 21-1124.1 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered