HOUSE BILL 695

Sponsored By:

Charles County Delegation

Entitled:

Vehicle Laws - Use of Wireless Communication Devices by Young Drivers - Enforcement

Synopsis:

Repealing a provision of law that limits a police officer to enforcing only as a secondary violation a prohibition against a young holder of a learner's instructional permit or provisional driver's license from using a wireless communication device while driving; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

House Action

2/1

First Reading Environmental Matters

2/6

Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.

3/17

Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Equipment -see also- Motor Vehicle Equipment

Law Enforcement -see also- State Police, Department of

Minors -see also- Age of Majority; Youth

Safety -see also- Occupational Safety

Telecommunications -see also- Telephones

Traffic Regulations

Bill affects the following Statute:

Transportation

( 21-1124 )

Documents:

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

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered