Thursday, July 24, 2008
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since 2007.
HB213: Entertainment equipment in motor vehicles; any driver/passenger shall not operate in certain manner.
Chief Patron
Del.
Robert Tata (R-85)
Robert Tata
(R-85)
Virginia Beach, VA
Served: 1984–
Progress
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Status
Bill is Dead
Summary
Operation of entertainment equipment. Provides that any driver or passenger shall not operate any radio, CD or tape player, or similar entertainment equipment in such a manner as to (i) impair the ability of the vehicle operator to hear sirens, bells, horns or similar warning devices; or (ii) distract other operators in the vicinity from safe and proper operation of their vehicles. This bill does not apply to lawfully organized or licensed events. View Full Text »
Poll Results
No Richmond Sunlight visitors voted on this bill while voting was open.
