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AL HB102
Bill
Status
3/31/2011
Primary Sponsor
Randy Davis
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AI Summary
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Prohibits operating a motor vehicle on Alabama public roads, streets, or highways while using a handheld wireless telecommunication device to write, send, or read text-based communications.
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Establishes tiered fines for violations: $25 for first offense, $50 for second offense, and $75 for third or subsequent offenses.
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Convictions are recorded on driving records as two-point violations.
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Law enforcement officers may use this violation as the primary or sole reason for issuing a citation.
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Requires state, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies to maintain and report monthly statistical information on traffic stops related to this law, broken down by minority groups, to the Department of Public Safety.
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles, text messaging or operating a handheld wireless telecommunication device while operating a motor vehicle on public street, road, or highway prohibited, penalties, law enforcement agencies to report statistical information to Public Safety Department and Attorney General
Motor Vehicles
Last Action
Further Consideration
6/2/2011