Title: Prohibits Handheld Cellular Devices While Driving
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits drivers from using cellular telephones while driving.
Highlights:
Authorizes the use of hands-free wireless telecommunication devices while driving (Sec. 1).
Authorizes the use of handheld wireless telecommunication devices only in the following situations (Sec. 1):
Communicating in an emergency situation with 911 dispatcher, hospital, physician's office, school administrator, or emergency response personnel;
Reporting a traffic crash or criminal act;
Reporting a situation in which the individual's personal safety is threatened; and
Navigating using a global positioning system.
Establishes a fine of $125 for violating these provisions (Sec. 1).
Establishes that the fine is doubled if the person is involved in a crash at the time of the violation (Sec.1).
Prohibits the use of violations of these provisions as evidence of comparative negligence in any action to recover damages out of ownership or operation of a motor vehicle (Sec. 1).