HB 1050 Summary

• Prohibits use of telecommunications devices to transmit text messages or electronic mail while operating a moving motor vehicle, effective July 1, 2011.

• Establishes a Class D infraction for texting while driving; increases penalty to Class B infraction if the violation causes a traffic accident.

• Permits motor vehicles to be stopped to check compliance but prohibits searches, inspections, or detention based solely on this violation.

• Eliminates point assessment under the point system for Class D infraction violations of this section.

• Defines "telecommunications device" to include wireless telephones, personal digital assistants, pagers, and text messaging devices.