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HB1876: Wireless telecommunications devices; use by certain drivers.

Chief Patron

Del. Chuck Caputo (D-67)

Chuck Caputo (D-67)
Oak Hill, VA
Served: 2006–

Progress

Yes Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Status

Bill is Dead

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Summary

Wireless telecommunications devices; use by certain drivers.  Prohibits use of wireless telecommunications devices by holders of provisional licenses, learner's permits, and motorcycle learner's permits, except in an emergency, when the vehicle is parked, or when the vehicle is stationary on that portion of a highway improved, designed, and ordinarily used for vehicular travel.

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Identical Bills

The following bills are identical to this one: HB3066

Patron: Paula Miller
Introduced: 2007-01-15
Status: Failed to Advance
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Comments

commenter writes:

This is the bill the GOP relabeled and called its own.

James writes:

Good luck with enforcing this.

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Bill Text

Related Bills

  • HB3066
    Introduced: January 15, 2007
    Status: Failed to Pass in Committee
    : Wireless telecommunications devices; prohibits use thereof by certain drivers.
  • HB1462
    Introduced: January 19, 2006
    Status: assigned to subcommittee
    : Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemptions for certain telecommunications and telephone companies.
  • HB1934
    Introduced: January 04, 2007
    Status: Passed the House
    : Overtaking & passing vehicles on certain highways; prohibits travel in left-most lane of highway.
  • HB3049
    Introduced: January 15, 2007
    Status: assigned to subcommittee
    : Driving under influence of alcohol; conviction based on blood alcohol concentration.
  • HB1603
    Introduced: January 20, 2006
    Status: signed by governor
    : Multiline telephone systems; owner or operator thereof ability to identify location from 9-1-1 call.