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AZ SB1218
Bill
Status
1/29/2013
Primary Sponsor
Steve Farley
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AI Summary
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Prohibits drivers from operating a motor vehicle on a highway while using a wireless communication device to send or receive a written message.
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Exempts law enforcement and safety personnel performing official duties, authorized emergency vehicle drivers, and communications with emergency responders regarding emergency situations.
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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.
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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