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2020 SESSION

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HB 978 Improper driving; driving without full attention to operation of vehicle.

Introduced by: Dave A. LaRock | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Improper driving. Provides that a person is guilty of improper driving if he drives without (i) giving his full time and attention to the operation of the vehicle or (ii) keeping the vehicle under proper control at all times. Current law allows a court to lower a charge of reckless driving to improper driving but does not allow law enforcement to charge a person with improper driving, under the bill, a traffic infraction punishable by a fine of not more than $500.

FULL TEXT

• 01/07/20  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20104178D  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/07/20  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20104178D
• 01/07/20  House: Referred to Committee on Transportation
• 01/14/20  House: Assigned Transportation sub: Motor Vehicles
• 01/27/20  House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 1-N)
• 02/11/20  House: Left in Transportation