HOUSE BILL 1152

Sponsored By:

Delegates McComas and Boutin

Entitled:

Vehicle Laws - Distracted Driving

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a driver of a motor vehicle that is in motion from being distracted by engaging in specified activities; providing that a driver may use a mobile telephone or electronic device under specified circumstances; establishing that a violation of driving while distracted is not a moving violation for the purpose of assessing points; requiring a law enforcement officer who makes a specified report to include information relating to driving while distracted; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/13

First Reading Environmental Matters

Hearing 3/2 at 1:00 p.m.

3/22

Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Susan K. McComas, District 35B

Delegate Charles R. Boutin, District 34A

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ACCIDENTS

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.

DRIVERS' LICENSES

EQUIPMENT -see also- MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT

EXAMINATIONS

JUDGES

LAW ENFORCEMENT -see also- STATE POLICE, DEPARTMENT OF

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

MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION

PENALTIES

REPORTS

SAFETY -see also- OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY

TELECOMMUNICATIONS -see also- TELEPHONES

TELEPHONES

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Transportation

( 21-1123 , 27-101 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered