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AK HB257

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2010

Primary Sponsor

Cathy Munoz

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Origin

House of Representatives

26th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits persons from using cellular telephones while driving a motor vehicle on any highway, vehicular way, or area
  • Exempts emergency calls to law enforcement, fire departments, or other emergency services agencies, and hands-free mode use (speaker function, headset, or earpiece without holding the phone)
  • Prevents peace officers from stopping or detaining a vehicle solely to check compliance with this prohibition; officers must have probable cause for another violation before enforcing this section
  • Classifies violations as infractions punishable under AS 28.90.010
  • Defines "emergency" per AS 42.20.150 and "hands-free mode" as listening or talking without physically holding the telephone

Legislative Description

Ban Cell Phone Use When Driving

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

3/19/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/19/2010
Transportation1/19/2010

Full Bill Text

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