School zones; use of certain devices by drivers prohibited. (SB441)
Introduced By
Sen. Jennifer Wexton (D-Leesburg)
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
School zones; use of certain devices by drivers prohibited. Provides that any person who operates a moving motor vehicle while using any handheld personal communications device (i) within a reduced-speed school crossing zone on a day school is in session or (ii) on school property is guilty of a traffic infraction, unless the handheld personal communications device is specifically designed and configured to allow voice and hands-free operation and the device is being used in that manner. The bill includes an exception for operators of emergency vehicles in the performance of their official duties. Read the Bill »
Status
01/17/2018: Incorporated into Another Bill
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/09/2018 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101008D |
| 01/09/2018 | Referred to Committee on Transportation |
| 01/17/2018 | Incorporated by Transportation (SB74-Surovell) (12-Y 1-N) (see vote tally) |