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SB 981 Handheld personal communications devices; unlawful to use on school property or crossing, etc.

Introduced by: Janet D. Howell | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

School zones; use of certain devices by drivers prohibited. Provides that any person who operates a moving motor vehicle within a reduced-speed school crossing zone or on school property while using any handheld personal communications device is guilty of a traffic infraction. The bill includes an exception for law-enforcement. The bill was incorporated into SB 1222.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

School zones; use of certain devices by drivers prohibited. Provides that any person who operates a moving motor vehicle within a school zone or school crossing zone while using any handheld personal communications device in any manner for any purpose is guilty of a traffic infraction punishable by a fine of no more than $250. The bill also provides that signs marking school zones shall contain a notice indicating that the use of handheld personal communications devices is prohibited within the zones.