Bill Summary: Raised Bill No. 384 - Increasing Penalties for Distracted Driving

• First violation: fine of $500-$1,000, up to 6 months imprisonment (48 consecutive hours minimum), 100 hours community service, and 45-day license suspension with mandatory distracted driving education course completion

• Second violation within 10 years: fine of $1,000-$4,000, up to 2 years imprisonment (120 consecutive days minimum), 100 hours community service, and 45-day license suspension with mandatory education course

• Third or subsequent violation within 10 years: fine of $2,000-$8,000, up to 3 years imprisonment (1 year minimum), 100 hours community service, and permanent license revocation

• Expands distracted driving definition to include hand-held mobile telephone use, text messaging, and mobile electronic device operation while operating a motor vehicle

• Law enforcement must record specific nature of distracted driving behavior on arrest reports; additional penalties apply when distracted driving occurs concurrently with moving violations