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AK HB68

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/18/2011

Primary Sponsor

Max Gruenberg

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Origin

House of Representatives

27th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits use of 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 calls using hands-free mode (speaker function, headset, or earpiece).

  • Restricts peace officers from stopping or detaining vehicles solely to check compliance with this prohibition unless they have probable cause for another violation.

  • Defines "hands-free mode" as listening or talking without holding the telephone.

  • Classifies violations as infractions punishable under AS 28.90.010.

Legislative Description

Ban Cell Phone Use When Driving

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION

1/18/2011

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/18/2011

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