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AZ SB1087
Bill
Status
1/17/2017
Primary Sponsor
Steve Farley
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AI Summary
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Prohibits operating a motor vehicle on a highway while manually typing, sending, reading, or entering written messages or visual communications (text messages, instant messages, emails, social media) on a wireless communication device.
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Exempts law enforcement, safety personnel, and authorized emergency vehicle drivers when performing official duties.
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Establishes violation as a nonmoving civil traffic violation with penalties of $100 for first offense, $300 for second or subsequent offense (when no collision occurs).
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Increases penalty to $500 if violation involves a motor vehicle collision, or $10,000 if the collision results in death.
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Requires law enforcement officers to indicate on accident reports when a driver's use of wireless communication device contributed to a collision.
Legislative Description
Wireless communication device; driving; prohibition
Prohibition
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/18/2017