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AZ SB1218

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2013

Primary Sponsor

Steve Farley

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-first Legislature - First Regular Session (2013)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits drivers from operating a motor vehicle on a highway while using a wireless communication device to send or receive a written message.

  • Exempts law enforcement and safety personnel performing official duties, authorized emergency vehicle drivers, and communications with emergency responders regarding emergency situations.

  • Establishes violations as nonmoving civil traffic infractions with a $100 penalty for first offenses not involving accidents and $300 for subsequent offenses or any violation involving an accident.

  • Requires law enforcement officers to document on accident reports when a driver involved in a motor vehicle accident was using a wireless communication device to send or receive a written message.

Legislative Description

Text messaging while driving; prohibition

Last Action

Referred to Senate TRANS Committee

1/30/2013

Full Bill Text

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