AR HB1394

Adds distracted driving education and hazards to driver's license written test requirements and driver's instruction manual alongside existing alcohol and drug impairment content.

Expands cellular telephone use restrictions for drivers under 18 years old, those with learner's licenses, and those with intermediate licenses to reference the Fewer Distractions Mean Safer Driving Act and specify emergency use exceptions.

Creates new offense category for texting while driving when conducted in a careless manner evidencing failure to maintain proper lookout or control, with penalties of $200 fine and up to 30 days license suspension for first offense, $300 fine and up to 90 days for second offense within five years, and $500 fine and up to one year suspension for third or subsequent offense within five years.

Excludes commercial motor vehicle operators as defined by federal regulation from distracted driving law applicability.

Repeals provision allowing drivers to be stopped solely to determine compliance with distracted driving restrictions.