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SB 441 School zones; use of certain devices by drivers prohibited.

Introduced by: Jennifer T. Wexton | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

School zones; use of certain devices by drivers prohibited. Provides that any person who operates a moving motor vehicle while using any handheld personal communications device (i) within a reduced-speed school crossing zone on a day school is in session or (ii) on school property is guilty of a traffic infraction, unless the handheld personal communications device is specifically designed and configured to allow voice and hands-free operation and the device is being used in that manner. The bill includes an exception for operators of emergency vehicles in the performance of their official duties.


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