Handheld personal communications devices; prohibits use thereof while operating motor vehicle, etc. (HB1404)
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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08/25/2010 | Committee |
08/25/2010 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11100129D |
08/25/2010 | Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety |
01/18/2011 | Assigned MPPS sub: #2 |
01/27/2011 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/08/2011 | Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety |
Comments
I'll be dammned if I'd let some cop pull me over for using a cell phone while riding a bicyle. Sounds like a waste of time. I bet most cops wouldn't even bother with this (for bicyles) unless the rider is clueless or resort towns just want this for getting more funds out of tourists & pissing the tourists off.
Be careful Hal. If HB1403 passes, they'll take that bicycle.