2009 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 103

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road
Sponsored By:
Senator Stone
Entitled:
Vehicle Laws - Use of Handheld Telephone While Driving - Prohibitions

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a driver of a school vehicle from using a handheld telephone under specified circumstances; prohibiting a holder of a learner's instructional permit or provisional driver's license who is 18 years of age or older from driving a motor vehicle while using a handheld telephone; prohibiting a driver of a motor vehicle that is in motion from using the driver's hands to use a handheld telephone except under specified circumstances; establishing penalties; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
Senate Action
1/15
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
1/27
Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
3/10
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Fines
Law Enforcement -see also- State Police, Department of
Motor Vehicles -see also- Aband Veh; Ambulances; Buses; etc.
Penalties
Safety -see also- Occupational Safety
School Buses
Telecommunications -see also- Telephones
Telephones

Bill affects the following Statute:

Transportation
( 21-1124.1 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered