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SENATE BILL NO. 1081 Offered January 12, 2005 Prefiled January 12, 2005 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 46.2 a section numbered 46.2-819.4, relating to use of certain wireless communication devices by drivers while vehicle is in motion. ---------- Patron-- Ticer ---------- Referred to Committee on Transportation ----------

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1.  That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 46.2 a section numbered 46.2-819.4 as follows:

§ 46.2-819.4.  Use of hand-held wireless communication devices by driver while vehicle is in motion; hands-free operation.

Except in an emergency, no driver of a motor vehicle shall use 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.

Violation of this section shall constitute a traffic infraction punishable by a fine of $100.