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Legislation


2005 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 45

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road
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
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