SENATE BILL 103

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

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