Handheld personal communications devices; penalty if text messaging and emailing while driving. (HB652)
Introduced By
Del. Kaye Kory (D-Falls Church) with support from co-patrons Del. Dave Albo (R-Springfield), Del. David Bulova (D-Fairfax), and Del. Vivian Watts (D-Annandale)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Text messaging and emailing while driving; penalty. Allows police officers to issue citations to violators who text message or email while operating a moving motor vehicle. Currently, police officers must have cause to stop or arrest a driver for some other violation before issuing a citation. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/11/2012 | Committee |
01/11/2012 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12100394D |
01/11/2012 | Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety |
01/25/2012 | Assigned MPPS sub: #2 |
02/14/2012 | Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety |