2011 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 854

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road
Sponsored By:
Delegates Howard, Cane, Holmes, Luedtke, B. Robinson, and F. Turner
Entitled:
Vehicle Laws - Wireless Communication Devices - Enforcement of Prohibitions on Use While Driving

Synopsis:

Repealing provisions of law that require enforcement as a secondary offense of specified prohibitions against the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
House Action
2/11
First Reading Environmental Matters
Hearing 3/1 at 1:00 p.m.
3/7
Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters Withdrawn
Senate Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Carolyn J. B. Howard, District 24
Delegate Rudolph C. Cane, District 37A
Delegate Marvin E. Holmes, Jr., District 23B
Delegate Eric G. Luedtke, District 14
Delegate Barbara Robinson, District 40
Delegate Frank S. Turner, District 13

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Equipment -see also- Motor Vehicle Equipment
Law Enforcement -see also- State Police, Department of
Motor Vehicle Operation
Safety -see also- Occupational Safety
Telecommunications -see also- Telephones
Telephones

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Transportation
( 21-1124 , 21-1124.2 )

Documents

All documents except Roll Call Votes are displayed in PDF format:
Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note: Available
Amendments: None offered
Committee Votes :
House
Environmental Matters