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AL SB261
Bill
Status
3/24/2011
Primary Sponsor
Dick Brewbaker
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AI Summary
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Prohibits any person from operating a school bus on a public street, road, or highway while communicating on a cell phone.
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Establishes a fine of up to $100 for each violation of the cell phone prohibition.
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Exempts school bus operators communicating on a cell phone in the event of an emergency from the prohibition.
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Defines "cell phone" as a cellular, analog, wireless, or digital telephone device capable of sending or receiving telephone or text communications without an access line for service.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles, school bus operation, handheld cell phone or handheld wireless communication device, use while driving prohibited, exceptions, penalties
Motor Vehicles
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Education
3/24/2011