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2002 SESSION

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HB 808 Use of certain wireless communication devices by drivers.

Introduced by: James F. Almand | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Use of certain wireless communication devices by drivers while vehicle is in motion; civil penalty; reporting requirement. Provides that the driver of a motor vehicle is prohibited from using any hand-held wireless communication device while his vehicle is in motion, unless the device is equipped for hands-free operation and the driver is so operating the hands-free equipment. Anyone violating this section is subject to a $25 civil penalty. Law-enforcement agencies are required to maintain a record of hand-held wireless communication device-related accidents.

FULL TEXT

• 01/09/02  House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/09/02 024854608  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 01/09/02  House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/09/02 024854608
• 01/09/02  House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
• 01/18/02  House: Assigned to M., P. & P. S. sub-committee: 2
• 02/07/02  House: Continued to 2003 in M.,P. & P. S. (22-Y 0-N)