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2018 SESSION
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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HISTORY
- 01/09/18 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101008D
- 01/09/18 Senate: Referred to Committee on Transportation
- 01/17/18 Senate: Incorporated by Transportation (SB74-Surovell) (12-Y 1-N)