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AR SB208
Bill
Status
Failed
4/25/2019
Primary Sponsor
William Bond
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AI Summary
- Amends penalties under Paul's Law for wireless communications device use while driving to $25-$250 for first offense and $25-$500 for subsequent violations
- Repeals Arkansas Code § 27-51-1605, which previously prohibited law enforcement from stopping or detaining drivers solely to determine compliance with Paul's Law
- Amends penalties under the Fewer Distractions Mean Safer Driving Act to $25-$250 for first offense and $25-$500 for subsequent violations
- Repeals Arkansas Code § 27-51-1609(d), which allowed law enforcement officers to stop or detain drivers solely to determine compliance with school zone restrictions
- Adds new subsection to § 27-51-1610 prohibiting law enforcement from stopping or detaining drivers solely to determine compliance with wireless telephone use restrictions in highway work zones
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning Distracted Driving; And To Make The Use Of A Wireless Telephone By Certain Drivers A Primary Offense.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
4/25/2019
Committee Referrals
Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs1/30/2019
Full Bill Text
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