Prohibits certain persons from using a telephonic device to write, send or read a text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle
SB 136
Sponsored by: Sen. Breeden, Sen. Wiener, Sen. Nolan, Sen. Schneider
BILL STATUS: April 8, 2009- Passed in Senate (Yeas: 18, Nays: 3). In Assembly Committee on Transportation. May 16, 2009- Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.3, no further action allowed
This bill prohibits a person from using a telephonic device to write, send or read a text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle except in certain circumstances. A person who violates this provision must pay a fine of $20 for a first offense and a fine of $50 for a second or subsequent offense. This bill does not create a moving violation.
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