Handheld personal communications device; prohibits use while operating motor vehicle, etc., penalty. (HB22)
Introduced By
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Use of handheld personal communications devices; penalty. Prohibits any use of a handheld personal communications device while operating a motor vehicle, bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electric power-assisted bicycle, or moped on the highways in the Commonwealth and makes such use a primary offense. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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12/16/2009 | Committee |
12/16/2009 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10100264D |
12/16/2009 | Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety |
01/19/2010 | Assigned MPPS sub: #2 |
01/21/2010 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/16/2010 | Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety |
Comments
This is ridiculous!!! It was one thing to introduce this for inexperienced drivers where a majority of the problems have occurred. It is quite another to introduce it for everyone - the majority of which have not been causing problems.
People use these devices as part of their daily lives and use them responsibly. This is an example of excessive legislation! If this bill goes through, then law enforcement should get NO exemption from it. They are drivers like the rest of us.
Both hand held and hands-free devices should be prohibited. Both cause inattention to the primary function of the automobile, and that is driving safely.
This and the law it modifies is another example of the GA wasting time and money. I doubt that any tickets have been issued for this as it is almost un-enforceable.
It's a waste of time and money to even attempt to amend a law that is defective in the first place and should be repealed.