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NC H499

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/2/2013

Primary Sponsor

Garland Pierce

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the fine for operating a motor vehicle while text messaging or reading electronic mail from $100 to $200
  • For school bus operators, the violation remains a Class 2 misdemeanor with a minimum fine of $200 (increased from $100)
  • For all other violations, the infraction fine increases to $200 plus court costs (previously $100 plus court costs)
  • No changes to driver's license points or insurance surcharge provisions, and violation remains non-negligent per se in civil actions
  • Effective date: December 1, 2013, applying to offenses committed on or after that date

Legislative Description

Increase Fine for Texting While Driving

Last Action

Assigned To Judiciary Subcommittee C

4/11/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/3/2013

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