Wireless telecommunications devices; prohibits use of text messaging while driving certain vehicles. (HB2380)
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Description
Text messaging and emailing while driving. Prohibits operation of a motor vehicle, bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric power-assisted bicycle, or moped on the highways in the Commonwealth while using any wireless telecommunications device for the purpose of composing or sending any text message or email. This bill provides exemptions for persons lawfully parked or stopped, the use of global positioning systems (GPS), and the use of a wireless telecommunications device to report an emergency. The provisions of this bill do not apply to operators of emergency vehicles. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/14/2009 | Committee |
01/14/2009 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 095829720 |
01/14/2009 | Referred to Committee on Transportation |
01/19/2009 | Impact statement from DPB (HB2380) |
02/05/2009 | Incorporated by Transportation (HB1876-Cosgrove) |
Comments
Of the several bills of this type entering the legislature this session, this is perhaps the most clear. However, another exemption should be added to exempt licensed amateur ("ham") radio operators, most of whom for decades have operated their radios while safely driving their vehicles.