HOUSE BILL 45

Sponsored By:

Delegate Arnick

Entitled:

Vehicle Laws - Distracted Driving and Use of Wireless Communication Devices While Driving - Prohibitions

Synopsis:

Establishing the offense of distracted driving; prohibiting a driver from using the driver's hands to use an interactive wireless communication device; prohibiting a driver of a school vehicle that is in motion and is carrying passengers from using an interactive wireless communication device; prohibiting a holder of a learner's permit from driving while using an interactive wireless communication device; and providing for exceptions to the prohibitions of the Act.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

07/28

Pre-filed

1/12

First Reading Environmental Matters

Hearing 1/25 at 1:00 p.m.

2/28

Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

COMPUTERS -see also- ELECTRONIC COMMERCE; ELECTRONIC GOVMNT.

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

SAFETY -see also- OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY

SCHOOL BUSES

TELECOMMUNICATIONS -see also- TELEPHONES

TELEPHONES

TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Transportation

( 21-901.1 , 21-1123 )

Documents:

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

Fiscal Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered