Entertainment equipment in motor vehicles; any driver/passenger shall not operate in certain manner. (HB213)

Introduced By

Del. Bob Tata (R-Virginia Beach)

Progress

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

Description

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. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/03/2006Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 063660524
01/03/2006Referred to Committee on Transportation
01/18/2006Assigned to Transportation sub-committee: #3 (Carrico)
02/07/2006Tabled in Transportation