Improper driving; use of handheld communication device while driving vehicle. (HB506)
Introduced By
Del. Mike Mullin (D-Newport News)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Improper driving; handheld communication device. Provides that any person who drives a vehicle on any highway (i) in a negligent manner but does not endanger the life, limb, or property of another or (ii) while using a handheld personal communications device where such use substantially diverts the driver's attention from the operation of the vehicle is guilty of improper driving. Current law authorizes a court to find a person charged with reckless driving not guilty of reckless driving but guilty of improper driving, which under current law is punishable as a traffic infraction with a fine of not more than $500. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/08/2018 | Committee |
| 01/08/2018 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18103078D |
| 01/08/2018 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/17/2018 | Impact statement from DPB (HB506) |
| 01/30/2018 | Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #1 |
| 02/02/2018 | Subcommittee recommends striking from docket (7-Y 0-N) |
| 02/15/2018 | Left in Courts of Justice |