Wireless telecommunications devices; prohibits talking on such device unless in hands-free mode. (SB10)
Introduced By
Sen. Harry Blevins (R-Chesapeake)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
☐ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Wireless telecommunications devices in motor vehicles. Extends prohibition on use of wireless telecommunications devices in motor vehicles to talking on such device, unless the device is configured for hands-free operation and is being used in the hands-free mode. Read the Bill »
Status
01/28/2010: Merged into SB517
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 12/10/2009 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10100094D |
| 12/10/2009 | Referred to Committee on Transportation |
| 01/28/2010 | Incorporated by Transportation (SB517-Norment) (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
Comments
Public Safety - Hands Free
About time. This bill will save lives.
Its time for Virginia to enter the 21st Cnt'ry. and pass this darned thing.!
Technology provides us with the ability to go hands-free... We need to do this for all Virginians...
This needs to make using a handheld wireless device a primary offense, with points and exponential fines (not some petty slap on the wrist).
These cell phone bans don't do anything to improve safety! (So says the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety: http://www.iihs.org/news/rss/pr012910.html) It's a waste of time unless the actual goal is to put more money in the Commonwealth's coffers. And, since it isn't a primary offense, this bill won't even be good at extorting money from Virginia drivers!