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2009 SESSION

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HB 1615 Wireless telecommunications devices; prohibits use of text messaging while driving certain vehicles.

Introduced by: Algie T. Howell, Jr. | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Text messaging while driving.  Prohibits operation of a motor vehicle, bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric power-assisted bicycle, or moped on the highways in the Commonwealth while using any wireless telecommunication device for the purpose of sending, receiving, or reading any text message.  The prohibition, however, does not extend to entering names or numbers for making telephone calls and does not apply to the operator of emergency vehicles.  Violations are punishable by fines of $20 for first offenses and $50 for subsequent offenses.  This bill was incorporated into HB 1876.

FULL TEXT

• 11/19/08  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 096168540  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 11/19/08  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 096168540
• 11/19/08  House: Referred to Committee on Transportation
• 02/05/09  House: Incorporated by Transportation (HB1876-Cosgrove) by voice vote