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Legislation


2001 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 23

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road
Sponsored By:
Senator Baker
Entitled:
Vehicle Laws - Use of Hand-Held Telephone During Operation of a Motor Vehicle - Prohibited

Synopsis:

Prohibiting the driver of a motor vehicle from operating a hand-held telephone while the motor vehicle is being operated on a highway and is traveling at a speed greater than 10 miles per hour; providing specified exceptions; providing that a violation of the Act is a misdemeanor and is subject to a fine not to exceed $500; etc.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
09/19
Pre-filed
1/10
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
1/17
Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m.
2/26
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- ABANDONED; AMBULANCES; BUSES; etc.
PENALTIES
SAFETY -see also- OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
TELEPHONES
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Transportation
( 16-402 , 21-1123 , 27-101 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered
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