H03082020 Regular Session
Amends existing law to prohibit local authorities from adopting ordinances that prohibit or restrict the use of handheld wireless devices and to provide for distracted driving.
MOTOR VEHICLES -- Amends existing law to prohibit local authorities from adopting ordinances that prohibit or restrict the use of handheld wireless devices and to provide for distracted driving.
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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
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This legislation prevents local authorities from implementing ordinances that prohibit or restrict the use of handheld wireless devices while driving and eliminates any such locally imposed regulation as of July 1, 2020. This legislation also updates and clarifies what are classified as distracted driving conditions including the use of handheld wireless devices.
LATEST ACTION
Reported Printed and Referred to Transportation & Defense
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2020
- Chamber
- house
- Status date
- Jan 9, 2020
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