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2007 SESSION

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SB 1039 Cellular telephones; prohibits use of for those under 18 years old while driving.

Introduced by: Jay O'Brien | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Use of wireless telecommunications devices by holders of provisional driver's licenses. Prohibits the use of wireless telecommunication devices by holders of provisional driver's licenses while operating a motor vehicle, except in an emergency or when parked or stopped.

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Driver's license applicable to those under 19 years old.  Prohibits the use of wireless telecommunication devices for such drivers while operating a motor vehicle.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Driver's license applicable to those under 19 years old.  Prohibits the use of cellular telephones for such drivers while operating a motor vehicle and makes a violation of this provision and other restrictions applicable to provisional drivers a primary offense, rather than a secondary offense as curremtly provided by law.