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GA SB360

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/4/2010

Primary Sponsor

Don Balfour

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Officially named the "Caleb Sorohan Act for Saving Lives by Preventing Texting While Driving," amending Georgia's motor vehicle code to address distracted driving caused by mobile telephone use
  • Prohibits all drivers from using a mobile telephone for writing, sending, or reading text-based messages or any purpose unrelated to spoken communication while operating a motor vehicle
  • Establishes a fine of up to $150.00 for convictions involving the use of a mobile telephone for texting or non-spoken-communication purposes while driving
  • Denies eligibility for a Class D license (for those under 18 with instruction permits) and for a Class C license (for Class D holders) if the applicant has a second or subsequent conviction for distracted driving within 12 months
  • Effective date of July 1, 2010, applying to offenses committed on or after that date

Legislative Description

Motor Vehicles; prohibit persons 18 years of age or younger from using wireless telecommunications devices; text messages

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2010

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Homeland Security3/22/2010
Public Safety2/4/2010

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