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AZ SB1102
Bill
Status
1/21/2015
Primary Sponsor
Steve Farley
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AI Summary
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Prohibits 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, safety personnel, and drivers of authorized emergency vehicles while performing official duties.
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Classifies violations as nonmoving civil traffic violations with tiered penalties: $100 for first violation, $300 for second or subsequent violations (when no accident involved).
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Increases penalties to $500 if violation occurs during a motor vehicle accident, or $10,000 if the accident results in death.
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Requires law enforcement to document on accident reports when a wireless communication device was used to send or receive a written message at the time of an accident.
Legislative Description
Text messaging while driving; prohibition
Last Action
Senate GOV Committee action: Do Pass Amended, voting: (7-0-0-0)
2/4/2015